Amazon Fire HD 8 (12th Gen, 2022)

System: Fire OS 8
Screen: 8" IPS LCD
Chip: MediaTek MT8169A
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB

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Amazon Fire HD 8 (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 HD 8 (12th Gen, 2022) full specifications

Overview

Model	Fire HD 8 (2022, 12th Gen)
Series	Fire HD
Generation	12th Gen
Versions	64GB, Fire HD 8 Plus (3GB RAM)
Colours	Black, Rose, Denim Blue

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 MT8169A
CPU cores	6
CPU layout	6xA55
Max CPU speed	2 GHz
Graphics	Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC2

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 / 3 GB
Storage	32 GB
Storage options	32 GB / 64 GB
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	1 TB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	8 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Resolution	1280 x 800

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	2 MP
Rear cameras	1
Front camera	2 MP

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.2
GPS	No

Size & build

Sensors	accelerometer, ambient light

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.