Amazon Fire HD 8 Details
Enhanced performance and portability
Vibrant, fast and responsive
Enjoy an 8-inch HD display, now with screen made of strengthened aluminosilicate glass. Includes enhanced hexa-core processor for more responsive performance (30% more than previous generation).
Great for on the go
With 32 GB of internal memory or (add up to 1 TB of expandable storage with microSD card). Fire HD 8 is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous generation). 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 favourite series and films from BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, NOW and others (separate subscriptions may be required). Listen via built-in speakers or connect using Bluetooth or the headphone jack.
More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 tablet
Split screen helps you do more with ease, so you can send an e-mail while joining a Zoom call, or look up a recipe while watching your favourite programme on Prime Video. Use screen mirroring to project films, series, web browser, apps, photos, music and more on your Miracast compatible devices.
Have fun exploring your favourites
Curl up with an ebook, get social with apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, discover new films or find your next favourite series on BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, NOW and more available through the Amazon Appstore (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 (UK residential and mobile numbers from the UK only), 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 entire 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 children
You can subscribe to Amazon Kids+ (available to customers in the UK only) to access thousands of apps, games, books and content from favourites, such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Peppa Pig and more.
All fun, no distractions
On Amazon Kids+, children do not have access to social media or Alexa. All Amazon Kids+ content is advert-free.
Please note: This version comes with Ads, which means you'll receive Sponsored Screensavers and special offers directly on to your device. To unsubscribe from this service you will be charged a one-time payment by Amazon. See the relevant section in our FAQs for the easy 3 step process.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Specifications
Display: 8-inch high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology.
Size: 201.90 x 137.34 x 9.60 mm
Weight: 337 g
CPU and 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 affect available storage.
Wi-Fi connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi 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 specifications:2 MP front-facing and 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording.
Location services: Location-based services via Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone and LE accessories support
Accessibility features: VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for closed captioning, font size, high contrast text, colour inversion, colour correction and convert stereo to mono audio (captions and ability to modify font size are not available for all content and experiences).
Generation: 12th generation (2022 release)
Included in the box: Fire HD 8 tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 5 W power adaptor
Content availability: Certain services, features and apps are subject to change, may vary by location and may not be available in all areas.
Ads on this device. You will receive sponsored screensavers and special offers on this device. See our FAQ section for the 3 easy steps to unsubscribe. This requires the user to make a one-time payment to Amazon
