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Amazon Kindle Fire HD#6815

Released: 2012

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

Overall Score

22.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6815)22.0
Performance(#6119)44.1
Camera(#11855)0.0
Display(#4078)57.7
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8123)22.3
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Amazon Kindle Fire HD

Short Review

  • The Amazon Kindle Fire HD features a compact design with dimensions of 193 x 137 x 10.3 mm and a weight of 395 grams, making it portable.
  • Its 7.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at around 216 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a TI OMAP 4460 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The device includes a 1.3 MP rear camera, but lacks video recording capabilities and a front-facing camera.
  • Battery specifications are not detailed, and it does not support wireless charging.
  • The software runs on a customized version of Android 4.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The Kindle Fire HD is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • It is available in a black color, but lacks water resistance features.
  • Overall, it serves as a functional tablet for reading and media consumption.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS

Display

Size7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions193 x 137 x 10.3 mm (7.60 x 5.39 x 0.41 in)
Weight395 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
BluetoothYes
NFC
USB2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (customized)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro