Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7267)53.7
Performance(#6567)54.3
Camera(#8571)41.9
Display(#2917)70.5
Battery(#3848)43.5
Build(#11699)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 7
Short Review
- The Amazon Fire HD 7 features a compact design with dimensions of 191 x 128 x 10.6 mm and a weight of 337g, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 216 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core CPU with two 1.5 GHz and two 1.2 GHz cores, paired with 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The device includes a 2 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
- Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device does not support wireless charging.
- The software runs on a customized version of Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Fire 4, offering a unique user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Available colors include Black, White, Cobalt, Magenta, and Citron, adding some personalization options.
- Overall, the Fire HD 7 is a basic tablet with essential features suited for casual use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core (2x1.5 GHz & 2x1.2 GHz)
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions191 x 128 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 5.04 x 0.42 in)
Weight337 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Cobalt, Magenta, Citron
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (KitKat - customized), Fire 4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes