Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
#7269Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.753.7
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) and Fire HD 8 (2020) share an 8.0" IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate, but the 2020 model features improved performance with a Mediatek MT8168 chipset, a faster CPU at 2.0 GHz, and increased RAM options of 2GB.
- Both tablets have a 2 MP rear camera, but the 2020 version adds a 2 MP front camera for enhanced video calls.
- The 2020 model is slightly lighter at 355g compared to 369g for the 2017 version and has updated connectivity with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0, while the 2017 model uses Bluetooth 4.0.
- Battery capacity is not specified for the 2020 model, but both devices lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The software experience also differs, with the 2017 model running a customized Android 5.1 and the 2020 model on Android 9.0, providing a more modern interface and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
General
Release Date
2017
2020, March 13
Announced
2017
2020, March 13
Description
N/A
Also known as Fire HD 8 (2020, 10th Gen)
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8163 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T730MP3
Mali-G52 MC1
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3210 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 3210 mAh, non-removable (11.87 Wh)
N/A
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
214 x 128 x 9.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.38 in)
202 x 137 x 9.7 mm (7.95 x 5.39 x 0.38 in)
Weight
369 g
355 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
White, Black, Twilight Blue, Plum
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
OS Version
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes