Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4488)56.4
Performance(#6562)54.3
Camera(#8568)41.9
Display(#2906)70.5
Battery(#1321)61.5
Build(#11689)63.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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 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 DetailsWireless
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