Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 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 HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1340 | 2560 |
| PPI | 179 | 339 |
| Screen-to-body | — | 62.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Kompanio 540 | Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | — |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | — |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | — | 231 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 7.8 |
| Other | Stylus support | — |
| Weight (g) | 329 | 374 |
| Width (mm) | — | 158 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, October 09 | 2013, September. Released 2013, November |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 14 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | — | LTE |
| edge | No | Yes |
| gprs | No | Yes |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) | Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 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 HDX 8.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 (2026) and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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