Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
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2category wins
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Better display
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Lighter body
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 1200 |
| Resolution Width | 1340 | 1920 |
| PPI | 179 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | — | 58.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR SGX544 |
| Chipset Name | Kompanio 540 | TI OMAP 4470 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | No |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 1.3 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | — | 240 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 8.8 |
| Other | Stylus support | — |
| Weight (g) | 329 | 567 |
| Width (mm) | — | 164 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, October 09 | 2012, September. Released 2012, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 14 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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