| Name | Kindle 5 | Kindle 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $90 | $109 |
| Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Ebay, Amazon | Ebay, Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink Pearl | E Ink Pearl |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 600×800 | 600×800 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 167 PPI | 167 PPI |
| Screen light? | No | No |
| Adjust color temperature? | NA | NA |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ❌ | ❌ |
| Button controls? | ✔ Page-turn, D-pad | ✔ Page-turn, D-pad |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audiobooks | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Cellular network | 3G | 3G |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| CPU clock speed | 0.8 GHz | 0.8 GHz |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 890 mAh | 890 mAh |
| USB (charging) port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.6×11.4×0.87 | 16.6×11.4×0.87 |
| Weight (gram): | 170 | 170 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.5×4.5×0.34 | 6.5×4.5×0.34 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.98 | 5.98 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Recessed | Recessed |
| Color options: | Black | Silver |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | D01100 | D01100 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
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