Overall Score
31.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4804)31.0
Performance(#5367)50.7
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#4078)57.7
Battery(#4317)25.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8477)18.2
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
Short Review
- The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) features a compact design with dimensions of 214 x 128 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 369 grams, available in multiple colors.
- Its 8.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 189 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT8163 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The device includes a 2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but lacks a front-facing camera.
- Battery life is supported by a 3210 mAh capacity, though it does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- The software runs on a customized version of Android 5.1, offering a user-friendly interface with access to Amazon services.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Fire HD 8 (2017) is designed primarily for media consumption and basic functionality.
- Special features include a lightweight build and a variety of color options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size8"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT8163 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T730MP3
Memory16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB 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
Capacity3210 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3210 mAh, non-removable (11.87 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions214 x 128 x 9.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight369 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
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemCustomized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer