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Amazon Fire 7 (2017)#6228

Released: 2017

Amazon Fire 7 (2017)

Overall Score

24.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6228)24.7
Performance(#6106)44.2
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#5791)55.3
Battery(#5034)23.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8198)21.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire 7 (2017)

Short Review

  • The Amazon Fire 7 (2017) features a compact design with dimensions of 192 x 115 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 295 grams, making it portable.
  • Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 170 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT8127 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for light usage but may struggle with multitasking.
  • The camera system includes a 2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2980 mAh, providing moderate longevity without fast charging or wireless options.
  • The device runs a customized version of Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Fire OS 5.4, limiting access to some apps compared to standard Android.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it lacks NFC and 5G support.
  • Available colors include Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, and Punch Red, allowing for some personalization.
  • The absence of stereo speakers may affect audio quality, but it does include a headphone jack for wired listening.
  • Overall, the Fire 7 is designed for basic media consumption and casual use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI600
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT8127 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2980 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2980 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions192 x 115 x 9.6 mm (7.56 x 4.53 x 0.38 in)
Weight295 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemCustomized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer