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Released: 2011

Amazon Kindle Fire

Overall Score

18.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7503)18.6
Performance(#7328)36.7
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#5791)55.3
Battery(#3116)30.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#9866)8.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Amazon Kindle Fire features a compact design with dimensions of 190 x 120 x 11.4 mm and a weight of 413 grams, making it portable but slightly heavier than some competitors.
  • Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 170 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks high-definition clarity.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a TI OMAP 4430 chipset, paired with 8GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, suitable for light usage.
  • The device does not include a rear or front camera, limiting its functionality for photography or video calls.
  • A 4400 mAh battery provides decent longevity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The software runs on a customized version of Android 2.3, which may feel outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, but it does not support Bluetooth or NFC.
  • The Kindle Fire also features a headphone jack, which is a useful addition for audio.
  • There are no stereo speakers, so audio output may be limited.
  • Overall, the Kindle Fire is a straightforward device focused on basic media consumption without advanced features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS

Display

Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI600
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4400 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 4400 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions190 x 120 x 11.4 mm (7.48 x 4.72 x 0.45 in)
Weight413 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (customized)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer