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Released: 2012

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

Overall Score

52.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8150)52.8
Performance(#11638)51.3
Camera(#9556)41.8
Display(#2915)70.5
Battery(#3846)43.5
Build(#11697)63.8

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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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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 Details1.3 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

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

Build & Design

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

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (customized)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (customized)

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes