Amazon Fire HD 8 2022: Specs, Features, Pricing & More

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March 6, 2024

Zara Ali

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Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 is another budget tablet from the Fire series. It comes with an 8-inch display and packs better specs over its predecessor that debuted in 2020. In this article, we share all the details about the Fire HD 8 2022 including its specs, features, pricing, and more.

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Highlights

8-inch display at 1280 x 800 pixels
Expandable storage up to 1TB
Hexa-core processor with 2GB of RAM
Built-in Alexa support

Amazon Fire HD 8 2022: All the Details

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The Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 is a budget tablet that sports an 8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and 16:10 aspect ratio. The screen on the Fire HD 8 is made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass for protection.

Under the hood, it is powered by a 2.0 GHz MediaTek MT8169A Hexa-core processor and 2GB of RAM. It is available in two storage variants: 32GB and 64GB, which can be further expanded up to 1TB via the microSD card slot. The tablet also comes with built-in Alexa support for voice-activated operations.

In the imaging segment, the tablet has a 2MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear camera. Amazon does not reveal the battery capacity but claims that the tablet could last up to 13 hours on a single charge. The Fire HD 8 features a USB Type-C port for charging.

On the software side of things, the tablet runs on Fire OS 8.3 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box. The tablet measures 201.9 x 137.4 x 9.6 mm and weighs 337 grams. Connectivity features include dual-band Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 5.2.

Read: Amazon Fire HD 8 & HD 8 Plus Review: Crashes After Crashes?

Full Specifications

Tablet	Amazon Fire HD 8
Operating system	FireOS 9 based on Android 11
Display	8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
Processor	MediaTek MT8169A processor
Storage	32GB/64GB
Expandable	Yes, up to 1TB
RAM	2GB
Cameras	2MP front-facing and 5MP rear-facing
Fingerprint sensor	No
Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports	USB Type-C
Battery	Up to 13 hours
Dimensions	201.9 x 137.4 x 9.6 mm
Weight	337g

Pricing and Availability

The Fire HD 8 2022 starts at $99.99 in the US and is available in black, denim and rose color variants. In the UK, the tablet costs £63 for the 32GB variant and £79 for the 64GB model.

Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Alternatives

The alternatives for the Fire HD 8 include Fire HD 8 Plus and Lenovo Tab M8.

Amazon Fire HD 8 2022

Read now: Our Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Review

Because of its small RAM, I cannot recommend the Amazon Fire HD 8. However, the Fire HD 8 Plus can be a good choice if you're looking for a very inexpensive 8-inch tablet. It's good enough for most tasks, the battery life is long, and it's affordable. Sadly, the Google Play Store is missing out of the box.

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