Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
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Toshiba Thrive 7
#7221Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
Toshiba Thrive 7
Performance
61.434.4
Camera
39.614.1
Display
57.747.3
Battery
1.63.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.416.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
36.520.0
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Toshiba Thrive 7 has a 7.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fire HD 8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8168 chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 in the Thrive 7.
- The Fire HD 8 has a 2 MP rear camera, while the Thrive 7 boasts a 5 MP rear camera, providing better image quality.
- Battery capacity is not specified for the Fire HD 8, but the Thrive 7 has a 15.0 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Fire HD 8 runs on a more recent Android 9.0 (Fire OS 7), whereas the Thrive 7 operates on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), indicating a more updated software experience on the Fire HD 8.
- Build quality shows the Fire HD 8 is lighter at 355g compared to the 400g of the Thrive 7, and both devices feature stereo speakers and headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
Toshiba Thrive 7
General
Release Date
2020, March 13
2011
Announced
2020, March 13
2011
Description
Also known as Fire HD 8 (2020, 10th Gen)
Also known as Toshiba Thrive 7 inch, Toshiba Thrive 7" tablet
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-G52 MC1
ULP GeForce
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
15 mAh
Battery Details
N/A
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (15 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
202 x 137 x 9.7 mm (7.95 x 5.39 x 0.38 in)
189 x 128.1 x 11.9 mm (7.44 x 5.04 x 0.47 in)
Weight
355 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Twilight Blue, Plum
Black
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass