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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)
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8/10
Informr score
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 15 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Performance (for the price)
  • Wireless charging
  • Fast charging

What's bad

  • Lacks color options of other Fire HD models
  • Weak cameras
  • No official Google Play support

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) adds some nice quality-of-life bonuses to the Amazon Fire HD 8, bringing wireless charging, more RAM, and higher storage capacity to the budget-friendly market. The design and idea, however, are the same between both models.

Differences you’ll find include:

  • Wireless charging
  • A faster processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • Fast charging option

Amazon sells a wireless charging dock for the Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) that essentially converts it into an Amazon Echo Show 8. Reviewers found it useful watching shows and movies or for using their tablet like a smart speaker to set timers, control home automation features, or play music.

There is an extra gigabyte of RAM in the tablet as well. This means smoother app transitions and snappier performance, but reviewers note the boost isn’t super obvious.

If you’re looking for a tablet with personality, the Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) is only available in one color: slate.

For more information on what to expect, be sure to check our Amazon Fire HD 8 summary as the other details are largely the same.


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...


Android Central
Android Central

Like its less expensive sibling, the Fire HD 8 Plus is generally a good value for those looking for an affordable content consumption device. But because the internal upgrades over the base model aren't that substantial, and the added special features aren't that useful in the grand scheme of things...

- Jeramy Johnson, Android Central
TechRadar
TechRadar

Physically indistinguishable from the cheaper Fire HD 8, the Plus offers a slightly swifter but otherwise identical tablet experience. Wireless charging is the most significant difference, with the optional Dock making it a viable Echo Show alternative. The Plus is the smarter choice for owners of t...

- Chris Rowlands, TechRadar
Android Authority
Android Authority

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is easy to recommend to those who want a tablet for watching videos or listening to music. The performance is definitely limited, but its low price makes it a painless purchase for casual tablet users.

- Eric Zeman, Android Authority
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

Aside from the unloved screen, the Fire HD 8 Plus is almost the complete package. It’s an affordable tablet which massively improves on previous generations in the hardware department and manages to boost stamina by a considerable degree.

- Nathan Spendelow, Expert Reviews
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

During our test of the Fire HD 8 Plus (2020), the slightly larger amount of working memory only led to very small advantages. Users who want to start the occasional game or like to leave several apps open in the background will profit the most from it. Besides that, the Plus model, like the simple F...

- Mike Wobker, Notebookcheck


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Screen Size
8"

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020)'s screen size is 8 inches with 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT8168 Quad-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Fire OS 7 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 with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown
Amazon's performance ratings are 12 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) Specs

Overview
Release Date June 3, 2020
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Fire OS 7

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Processor MediaTek MT8168 Quad-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 3 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 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
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
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
Battery Capacity Unknown
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 12 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 12 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, White, Slate
Dimensions [H x W x D] 20.3 x 13.7 x 1 cm (8 x 5.4 x 0.4 in)
Weight 355
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 Plus (10th Gen)
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