Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
#7266
HP 8
#7277Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
HP 8
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) features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the HP 8's 7.85-inch display at 768 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HD 8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8163 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the HP 8 uses an Allwinner A31 with a slower 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both tablets have 2 MP rear cameras, but the Fire HD 8 supports video recording at 720p, whereas the HP 8 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Fire HD 8 has a smaller 3210 mAh battery compared to the HP 8's 3800 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Software-wise, the Fire HD 8 runs a customized version of Android 5.1, while the HP 8 operates on Android 4.2.2, indicating a more updated software experience on the Fire HD 8.
- Lastly, the Fire HD 8 is slightly heavier at 369g versus the HP 8's 313g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017)
HP 8
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
8"
7.85"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
800
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8163 (28 nm)
Allwinner A31
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T730MP3
N/A
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3210 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3210 mAh, non-removable (11.87 Wh)
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
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)
200.3 x 136.3 x 8 mm (7.89 x 5.37 x 0.31 in)
Weight
369 g
313 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Silver
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.4
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes