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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)#7269

Released: 2020, March 13

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)

Overall Score

53.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7269)53.7
Performance(#6571)54.3
Camera(#8574)41.9
Display(#2923)70.5
Battery(#3854)43.5
Build(#11705)63.8

Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)

Short Review

  • The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) features a compact design with dimensions of 202 x 137 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 355 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
  • Its 8.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 189 ppi, suitable for basic media consumption.
  • Powered by a Mediatek MT8168 chipset with a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, it delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks and streaming.
  • The camera system includes a 2 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front-facing camera, both of which are basic and lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
  • The battery capacity is unspecified, and it does not support wireless charging, which may limit convenience.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with Fire OS 7, it offers a user-friendly interface tailored for Amazon services.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring reliable connections.
  • The device also features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Available in multiple colors, it lacks water resistance but maintains a solid build quality.
  • Overall, it serves as a functional tablet for casual use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, March 13
Announced2020, March 13
DescriptionAlso known as Fire HD 8 (2020, 10th Gen)

Display

Size8"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT8168 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 MC1
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoYes
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsN/A
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions202 x 137 x 9.7 mm (7.95 x 5.39 x 0.38 in)
Weight355 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Twilight Blue, Plum
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes