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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8169A

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 74% of tablets
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.7

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 74%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
3GB + 64GB3GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB)

Based on 10 · 4

Reviewers praise battery life, build and compact size, but dislike the limited software, low-resolution screen, poor cameras and ads; speed divides opinion.
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Mixed views
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.5

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.2

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

5.7
Reviews score
5.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8169A
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8169A, which is less advanced than 91% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi, which is lower than 66.5% of tablets and equal to 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Aluminosilicate Glass, which is less durable than 58% of tablets and the same as 7% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,750 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 4,750 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 15 W, which is slower than 52.1% of tablets and equal to 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
Wireless charging
yes
This tablet supports wireless charging. 98.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
?
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Fire OS 8
This tablet uses the Fire OS 8 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 80.9%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
?
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
342 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 342 g, which is lighter than 83.4% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports wireless charging
    This tablet supports wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
  • 30.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (342 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    342 g vs 490 g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 46.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (950 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    950 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 73 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (474 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    474 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2x cheaper
    Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 46.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (950 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    950 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • 73 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (474 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    474 nits vs 401 nits
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports wireless charging
    This tablet supports wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • 30.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (342 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    342 g vs 490 g
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 37.9 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (137.4 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    137.4 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 18.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    5.7

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.0
  • 28% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,750 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,750 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 18.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    5.7

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    10 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.0
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (6 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    6 vs 8
  • 52% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (907 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    907 points vs 1,891 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 14.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 28% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,750 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,750 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire OS 8 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire OS 8 vs Android
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 1.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.6 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
14/02/2023
Hands-on review · Family tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is a sturdy family tablet that's good value during Amazon sales, but its thin app library trails Android rivals.
6.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
11/01/2023
Hands-on review · Basic media tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) is a basic tablet for TV, music and email, suited to anyone who won't miss Google apps.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
18/07/2024
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) is hard to recommend over the standard model, since performance, screen and battery life are the same or worse.
7.2
mashable.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2023
Hands-on review · Reading and streaming
Verdict
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is a sturdy, compact entertainment tablet for reading and streaming, but its clunky, ad-filled software rules out anything more demanding.
6.0
zdnet.com
✓ explicit
15/11/2022
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is a good first tablet for kids, Alexa and streaming, with long battery life, but ads and limited apps hold it back.
6.0
androidpolice.com
✓ explicit
26/04/2024
Review · Budget family tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is too weak for adults and not cheap enough for kids who break things, so a slightly pricier budget tablet is better.
7.0
androidcentral.com
✓ explicit
09/07/2023
Hands-on review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is a good value for watching video and reading, and its wireless dock turns it into a smart display, but Google apps are missing.
6.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
22/11/2023
Test report · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is a compact, bright tablet for web, mail and streaming, but its low-resolution screen and entry-level speed limit it.
6.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
24/11/2022
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is a sturdy budget tablet for media and browsing, but its unchanged display and tightening Amazon software restrictions hold it back.
5.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
24/11/2022
Test report · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Fire HD 8 Plus is only a small step up from its predecessor, with a long-lasting battery, but its low resolution and slow speed hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB)

  • Affordable price point, especially during sales
  • Excellent battery life, often exceeding 12 hours of mixed use
  • Wireless charging capability (unique for budget tablets)
  • Durable and grippy textured plastic build
  • Compact and lightweight 8-inch form factor
  • Seamless integration with Amazon services (Prime, Kindle, Alexa)
  • Expandable storage via microSD slot up to 1TB

What customers don't like about Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB)

  • Limited app selection (no official Google Play Store/Google apps)
  • Dated screen resolution (1280 x 800) with visible pixelation
  • High screen reflectivity makes outdoor viewing difficult
  • Poor camera quality for both front and rear lenses
  • Slow performance for multitasking or intensive gaming
  • Ads on the lock screen unless you pay an extra fee to remove them
  • Mediocre, 'tinny' speakers
  • Long charging times (up to 3-5 hours depending on the adapter)

Verdict

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (12th Gen) is a compact 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 HD display (189 ppi) protected by strengthened aluminosilicate glass. This specific model is equipped with 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD, and an upgraded 2.0 GHz hexa-core processor that offers a 30% speed boost over the previous generation. Key advantages include support for Qi wireless charging, a battery life of up to 13 hours, and a lightweight, durable design that is well-suited for media consumption and smart home control via hands-free Alexa. However, it is primarily limited by the absence of the Google Play Store, mediocre 2MP front and 5MP rear cameras, and a display resolution that lacks the sharpness of modern Full HD competitors.

Compare Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) with other tablets

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Graphic comparison of Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen (3GB + 64GB) and other tablets

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