Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020)
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
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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
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 800 |
| PPI | 189 | 189 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.1 | 66.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core (6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC1 | Mali-G52 2EE MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT8168 | Mediatek MT8169A |
| Process (nm) | 12 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| talk time | Up to 12 h | Up to 13 h |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 202 | 201.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Weight (g) | 355 | 342 |
| Width (mm) | 137 | 137.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 13 | 2022, September 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, June 03 | Available. Released 2022, September 21 |
Network
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | N/A |
| gprs | No | N/A |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) | Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) and Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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