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Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:TI OMAP 4430

Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of tablets
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

22%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.4

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 90% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £140

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
5GB + 16GB5GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

22%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

3.4

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 0.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 97.1% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Process node
45 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 94.9% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
322 points
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
322 points
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 322 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 80.5% of tablets and equal to the score of 1.4% of tablets.
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4430 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 68.4% of tablets and equal to those in 2.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
Screen resolution
1024×600
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
169 ppi
Pixel density
169 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 169 ppi which is lower than that of 81.3% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
N/A
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,400 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 79.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
7 hours
Battery life
7 hours
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Fire
Operating system
Fire
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This tablet uses the Fire operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 82%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
On-device AI
yes
â–² Better than 72% of models
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
413 g
Weight
413 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 413 g which is lighter than 73.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes on-device AI
    On-device AI
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • 50 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    450 nits
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    450 nits vs 400 nits
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    TI OMAP 4430
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4430 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    TI OMAP 4,430 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 15.7% lighter
    Weight
    413 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (413 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    413 g vs 490 g
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    Width
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    TI OMAP 4430
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4430 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    TI OMAP 4,430 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 50 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    450 nits
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    450 nits vs 400 nits
  • 49 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    450 nits
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    450 nits vs 401 nits
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes on-device AI
    On-device AI
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • 15.7% lighter
    Weight
    413 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (413 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    413 g vs 490 g
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    Width
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.5 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 11.6% worse value for money
    Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.36 vs 7.1).
    6.36 vs 7.1
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    0.5 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR SGX540
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR SGX540 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 1,533 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    333 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (333 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 78.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    3.2 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    3.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 55.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    322 points
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (322 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    322 points vs 729 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 53.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    304 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (304 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    304 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 24.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    169 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (169 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    169 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    896:1
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (896:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    896:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 52 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    169 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (169 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    169 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Aluminosilicate Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • 33.1% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4400 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,400 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Fire
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Fire vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Fire vs Android
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Kindle Fire 1
    the average tablet
    Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3.4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    11.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    11.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 8 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019).
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2019

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techcrunch.com
25/11/2011
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21/11/2011
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21/11/2011
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businessinsider.com
17/11/2011
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engadget.com
16/11/2011
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arstechnica.com
14/11/2011
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14/11/2011
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techradar.com
08/03/2013
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tomshardware.com
23/11/2011
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ign.com
18/11/2011
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Amazon Kindle Fire (1st Generation)
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uk.pcmag.com
14/11/2011
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Amazon Kindle Fire - Review 2011
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theverge.com
28/09/2011
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Amazon Kindle Fire: pictures, video, and hands-on
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theverge.com
13/11/2011
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heise.de
26/10/2012
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igen.fr
30/11/2011
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xataka.com
28/09/2011
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marketingfacts.nl
13/12/2011
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tweakers.net
11/11/2012
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What we like about Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB)

  • Affordable $199 launch price offering high value compared to contemporaries
  • Seamless integration with the Amazon ecosystem for movies, books, and music
  • Compact 7-inch form factor that is highly portable and easy to hold
  • Decent battery life, typically reaching 7.5 to 9 hours of use
  • Free unlimited Amazon cloud storage for all Amazon-purchased content
  • Sturdy, solid build quality that does not feel cheap for its price point

What we don't like about Amazon Kindle Fire 1 (5GB + 16GB)

  • Lack of physical volume buttons, requiring on-screen navigation to adjust sound
  • Inconvenient power button placement on the bottom edge, leading to accidental shutdowns
  • Sluggish and occasionally unresponsive user interface and web browsing
  • Highly reflective screen with significant glare, making it difficult to use in bright light
  • Limited 8GB of internal storage with no option for microSD expansion
  • Absence of basic hardware features like a camera, microphone, and GPS

Verdict

The 1st Generation Amazon Kindle Fire is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring an IPS multi-touch display with a 1024 x 600 resolution (169 ppi) and a durable, blocky design. Internally, it is powered by a 1.0 GHz TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor and 512 MB of RAM, originally launching with 8 GB of internal storage—though some specific retailer variants may offer different configurations. Its primary strengths include seamless integration with the Amazon ecosystem (Prime Video, Kindle Store, and Appstore), a solid build quality, and a respectable battery life of up to 8 hours for reading or mixed use. However, the tablet lacks essential hardware features found in modern competitors, such as a camera, microphone, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot for expandable storage, and its highly modified Android 2.3 interface can suffer from sluggish performance during multitasking.

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