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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)
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7.3/10
Informr score
The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Fire OS
Operating system
Operating system
Fire OS
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
8"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
Unknown
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


What Hi-Fi
What Hi-Fi

In a range of great-value tablets, the Fire HD 8 currently offers the best value of all.

- What Hi-Fi
Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide

Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 revision doesn’t make massive changes, but this capable-enough tablet still feels like a steal at $100.

- Andrew Hayward, Tom's Guide
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Amazon Fire HD 8 is not an excellent performer in any category, but it does offer you all the basics. If you’re very tight on cash but would like a portable screen to entertain you, then this will do the job adequately and does support many popular apps, but you can’t expect blistering performan...

- Peter Phelps, TrustedReviews
Wired
Wired

Amazon's 2022 Fire HD 8 remains good at what it is designed to do: stream Amazon content. If you're a Prime subscriber and want a small, affordable device to use on the couch, in the kitchen, or even with a stand to impersonate an Echo Show, the Fire HD 8 isn't bad.

- Scott Gilbertson, Wired
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Fire HD 8 2022 is only a partly successful upgrade to the predecessor from the year 2020. It is difficult to judge an Amazon tablet solely based on its technical specifications, but the current Fire generation does not offer any added value compared to the 2020 model in many areas - in some case...

- Marcus Herbrich, Notebookcheck


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Screen Size
8"

The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)'s screen size is 8 inches with 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT8169A Hexa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Fire OS 8 operating system (OS).

Camera
2+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 2+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.
Storage
32/64 GB

Internal memory is 32/64 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
Unknown

The tablet is powered by a Unknown battery. Amazon's performance ratings are 13 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Fire HD 8 (2022) Specs

Overview
Release Date October 19, 2022
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Fire OS 8

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Processor MediaTek MT8169A Hexa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 32/64 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Effects, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density 189 pixels
Size 8 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Unknown
Battery Capacity Unknown
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 5 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 13 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 13 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) No
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Denim, Rose
Dimensions [H x W x D] 20.19 x 13.734 x 0.96 cm (8 x 5.4 x 0.4 in)
Weight 337 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Amazon Fire HD 8 (12th Gen)
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