Amazon Fire 7 (12th Gen, 2022)

System: Fire OS 8
Screen: 7" IPS LCD
Chip: MediaTek MT8168V/B
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB

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Amazon Fire 7 (12th Gen, 2022) at a glance

Screen

Compact screen

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Performance

Entry-level chip

Built for video, reading and light apps rather than games or multitasking.
Memory

Basic RAM

Best with one app at a time. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Connects over Wi-Fi; tether to your phone when out and about.

Amazon Fire 7 (12th Gen, 2022) full specifications

Overview

Model	Fire 7 (2022, 12th gen)
Generation	12th Gen
Versions	32 GB
Also sold as	Fire 7

Software

Runs Fire OS, built around Prime Video, Kindle books and its own app store rather than Google Play.

Operating system	Fire OS
Launched with	Fire OS 8

Performance

Built for video, reading and light apps rather than games or multitasking.

Chip	MediaTek MT8168V/B
CPU cores	4
Max CPU speed	2 GHz
Graphics	Arm Mali-G52 3EE MC1

Memory & storage

Modest memory: apps may reload when you switch back.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	2 GB
RAM options	2 GB
Storage	16 GB
Storage options	16 GB / 32 GB
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	1 TB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	7 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Resolution	1024 x 600

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	2 MP
Rear cameras	1
Front camera	2 MP

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	No

Size & build

Sensors	accelerometer

Specs compiled from Amazon's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.