Amazon Fire HD 8
#5549
Lenovo S5000
#5379Category Breakdown
Amazon Fire HD 8
Lenovo S5000
Performance
49.447.4
Camera
19.139.6
Display
57.760.3
Battery
1.626.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.731.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.328.1
Summary
- The Amazon Fire HD 8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo S5000 has a 7.0-inch IPS 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 slightly faster quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the 1.2 GHz CPU in the S5000, although both devices have 1GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the S5000 includes autofocus and a 1.6 MP front camera, which the Fire HD 8 lacks.
- The Fire HD 8 has a heavier build at 311g versus the S5000's 244.9g, but both are similarly slim.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S5000 at 3450mAh compared to the Fire HD 8, which does not specify a capacity.
- Software-wise, the Fire HD 8 runs a customized version of Android 5.1, while the S5000 operates on Android 4.2, limiting its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Amazon Fire HD 8
Lenovo S5000
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Available with 3G/Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only support
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS 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 MT8135
Mediatek MT8125 or MT8389
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR G6200
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
214 x 128 x 7.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.30 in)
190.5 x 116.8 x 7.6 mm (7.5 x 4.60 x 0.30 in)
Weight
311 g
244.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Magenta, Blue, Tangerine
Silver Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM - 3G model
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA - 3G model
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
TBD
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer