Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) specifications
8.00" IPS LCD800×12802MP Camera3210mAhMT8163 28.00nm4-core @ 1.5 GHz1.5 GB RAM
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The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017, 7th Generation) is a budget 8-inch Android tablet running Amazon's Fire OS 5 with built-in Alexa voice assistant. Featuring a 1280×800 IPS LCD display and powered by the MediaTek MT8163 with 1.5GB RAM, it targets value-conscious shoppers in the Amazon ecosystem for reading, streaming, and casual browsing. MicroSDXC expansion and a choice of four color options round out a practical entry-level tablet.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Budget-friendly price makes it accessible for first-time tablet users
- Pro: Built-in Alexa voice assistant for hands-free controls
- Pro: MicroSDXC slot for up to 400GB additional storage
- Pro: Available in four color options: Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
- Pro: Dual-band Wi-Fi for improved wireless connectivity
Weaknesses
- Con: 1.5GB RAM limits multitasking and app performance
- Con: 1280×800 HD display is below Full HD standard
- Con: Fire OS restricts access to Google Play Store and Android apps
- Con: 2MP rear camera and VGA front camera are very basic
- Con: Android 5.1 base with no path to newer Android versions
Full Specifications
Display
8.00"
Screen Size
1MP
Resolution
- Size
- 8.00 inches
- Resolution
- 800 x 1280 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:8
- Pixel Density
- 189 ppi
- Technology
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
Chipset & Memory
MT8163
Chipset
28nm
Process
1536MB
RAM
- Chipset
- MT8163 (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- Mali-T720 MP2
- RAM
- 1536 MB
- Storage
- 16 GB
Camera
2MP
Main Camera
- Main Camera
- 2 MP
Battery
3210 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 3210 mAh
Design
369g
Weight
214x128x9.7
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Tablet
- Dimensions
- 214 x 128 x 9.7 mm
- Weight
- 369 g (13.02 oz)
- Colors
- Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Connectivity
4.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.0, A2DP, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
