Enjoy 8” HD display, now with screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass.
Includes enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen).
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12th generation - 2022 release
Enhanced performance and portability
Vibrant, fast, and responsive
Enjoy 8” HD display, now with screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass. Includes enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (up to 30% faster than previous gen).
Great for on-the-go
Up to 13-hour battery life so you can stream content and download videos, music, and books all day. Add up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD card.
Fire HD 8 is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous gen).
Includes USB-C for easy charging.
As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 is twice as durable as Apple iPad mini (2021).
Watch. Play. Listen. Read. Connect.
Made for entertainment
Perfect for unwinding - stream or download your favorite shows and movies from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others (subscription for some apps required). Listen via built-in speakers or connect using Bluetooth or the headphone jack. Download Luna App on Fire tablets to stream Luna games directly from the cloud. Prime members play a rotating selection of games on the Prime
Gaming Channel for free.
More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 tablet
Split screen helps you do more with ease, so you send an email while joining a Zoom call, or look up a recipe while watching your favorite show on Prime Video. Use screen mirroring to project movies, shows, web browser, apps, photos, music and more on your Miracast compatible devices.
Have fun exploring your favorites
Curl up with a must-read ebook, get social with apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, discover new movies or find your next favorite show on Netflix, Hulu, and more available through Amazon’s Appstore (Google Play not supported. Subscription for some apps required).
Do more with Alexa
Hands-free
Ask Alexa to play videos and music, open apps, shop online, check the weather, call or message friends and family, access compatible smart home devices, and more.
Your privacy is important
Alexa and Fire HD 8 are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off toggle at any time.
A great fit for the whole family
Peace of mind for parents
Amazon Kids is free on every Fire tablet. Create child profiles to limit screen time, set educational goals, and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls.
Fun for kids
You can subscribe to Amazon Kids+ to access thousands of apps, games, books, and content from favorites like Disney, PBS Kids, HOMER, and more. Learn more about the Amazon Kids+ subscription here.
Technical Specifications
Display
8” high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology
Size
7.94” x 5.40” x 0.37” (201.90mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm)
Weight
11.88 ounces (337 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
CPU & RAM
Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM
Storage
32 GB (25.2 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD slot for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage.
Battery life
Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life.
Charge time
Fully charge in under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5W power adapter included in the box. Fully charge in under 3 hours with 9W adapter (sold separately), and under 2.5 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately)
WiFi connectivity
Dual-band wifi. Supports public and private wifi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards with support for security standard of WEP, WPA3 OWE, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) is currently not supported.
Ports
USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage.
Audio
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers; external volume controls
Sensors
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Camera specs
2 MP front-facing and 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording
Localization services
Location-based services via wifi
Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support
Generation
12th generation - 2022 release
What's In The Box
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet
USB-C (2.0) cable
5W power adapter
Quick Start Guide
