Amazon Fire 7
#6585
HP 7 Plus
#6067Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire 7
HP 7 Plus
Performance
44.138.7
Camera
14.139.6
Display
55.355.3
Battery
23.423.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.616.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.125.3
Summary
- The Amazon Fire 7 features a slightly thicker build at 10.6 mm and weighs 313 g, compared to the HP 7 Plus, which is slimmer at 8.1 mm and lighter at 294.8 g.
- Both tablets have a 7.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Fire 7 is powered by a Mediatek MT8127 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the HP 7 Plus uses an Allwinner A31 with a 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU, giving the Fire 7 a slight edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the HP 7 Plus supports video recording, whereas the Fire 7 only captures 720p video.
- The Fire 7 has a 2980 mAh battery, slightly larger than the HP 7 Plus's 2800 mAh, which may offer marginally better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Fire 7 runs a customized version of Android 5.1, while the HP 7 Plus operates on Android 4.2.2, indicating a more updated software experience for the Fire 7.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire 7
HP 7 Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8127 (28 nm)
Allwinner A31
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2980 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2980 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
191 x 115 x 10.6 mm (7.52 x 4.53 x 0.42 in)
192.5 x 121.9 x 8.1 mm (7.58 x 4.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight
313 g
294.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5 UI
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer