Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 8
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
Performance
52.568.6
Camera
19.114.1
Display
60.160.6
Battery
29.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.925.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
28.535.0
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 8 features an 8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, while the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) has a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hero 8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8392 chipset with 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7 cores, whereas the Fire HD 10 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT8183 Helio P60T chipset with a combination of Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 cores, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Fire HD 10 records video at a lower resolution of 720p compared to the Hero 8's 1080p.
- The Hero 8 has a 4060 mAh battery, while the Fire HD 10's capacity is unspecified, but it supports USB Type-C for charging.
- The Hero 8 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Fire HD 10 operates on a more recent Android 9.0 with Fire OS 7, enhancing the software experience.
- The Fire HD 10 is heavier at 465g compared to the Hero 8's 310g, reflecting differences in build quality and design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 8
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
General
Release Date
2014
2021, April 27
Announced
2014
2021, April 27
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Also known as Amazon Fire HD 10 (11th Generation)
Display
Size
8"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Aluminosilicate glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8183 Helio P60T (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4060 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
209 x 122 x 7.3 mm (8.23 x 4.80 x 0.29 in)
247 x 166 x 9.2 mm (9.72 x 6.54 x 0.36 in)
Weight
310 g
465 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Black, Denim, Olive, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

