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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)#2974

Released: 2020, March 13

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)

Overall Score

44.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2974)44.7
Performance(#4049)61.5
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#4078)57.7
Battery(#548)62.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7596)26.4
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)

Short Review

  • The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (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 has a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 189 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT8168 chipset, a quad-core CPU running at 2.0 GHz, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for everyday tasks.
  • The device includes a basic 2 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, suitable for casual photography and video calls.
  • Battery specifications are not detailed, but it supports wireless charging, enhancing convenience.
  • The software runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Fire OS 7, offering a tailored user experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, ensuring versatile connectivity.
  • The device features stereo speakers for improved audio quality and includes a headphone jack.
  • Available in multiple colors, it lacks water resistance but maintains a solid build.
  • Overall, the Fire HD 8 Plus is a functional tablet with essential features for media consumption and light productivity.

Specifications

General

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

Display

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

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT8168 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 MC1
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoYes
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

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

Build & Safety

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

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer