Fire HD 8 Plus 2022

Features

Take the fun with you

Fast, responsive, portable

Enjoy the 8-inch HD display, enhanced hexa-core processor and 3 GB RAM for more responsive performance (30% faster than previous generation). Choose from 32 GB or 64 GB (add up to 1 TB of expandable storage with microSD card). Screen made with strengthened aluminosilicate glass. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 Plus is twice as durable as the Apple iPad mini (2021).

Great on the go

Fire HD 8 Plus is now thinner and lighter (compared to previous generation). Up to 13-hour battery life so you can stream content and download videos, books and music all day. Includes USB-C for easy charging.

Hassle-free wireless charging

Power up

Place your tablet in the Made for Amazon wireless charging dock for Fire HD 8 Plus or other compatible Qi-certified wireless chargers (all sold separately).

Hands-free Show mode

Fire HD 8 Plus switches to Show mode in the dock so you can use it hands free. Ask Alexa to show news, check the weather, view camera feeds, make a video call, set alarms, control your smart home, play your favourite videos and music, and much more.

Perfect for personal entertainment

All the content you love

Stream and download films, TV episodes, apps, books, games, songs and more, including content from BBC iPlayer, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and NOW.

More ways to enjoy your Fire HD 8 Plus tablet

Split screen helps you do more with ease, so you can send an e-mail while joining a Zoom call or look up a recipe while watching your favourite programme on Prime Video. Use screen mirroring to project films, programmes, web browsers, apps, photos, music and more on your Miracast compatible devices.

Have fun exploring your favourites

Curl up with an ebook, get social with apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, discover new films or find your next favourite series on BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, NOW and more, available through the Amazon Appstore (subscription required for some apps).

Do more with Alexa

Alexa is happy to help

Ask Alexa to play videos and music, open apps, shop online, check the weather, call or message friends and family (UK residential and mobile numbers from the UK only), access compatible smart home devices and more.

Your privacy is important

Alexa and Fire HD 8 Plus are designed to protect your privacy. For example, you can view and delete your voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-free mode on/off toggle at any time.

Get more done

Check your e-mail, update your calendar, browse recipes on your favourite sites and then update your shopping list. Manage to-do lists and set reminders. Use split screen to multitask and to keep up with news and updates from social media apps.

Add more to your Fire HD 8 Plus tablet

Add up to 1 TB of expandable storage with microSD—more space for downloading content to enjoy on the go. The Amazon-designed sleek and sturdy case will protect your Fire tablet while the built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape and portrait orientations. Add wireless charging dock (sold separately) for easy charging anywhere.

Every day is an Earth Day

You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We integrated sustainability in the design of this tablet. Here’s how:

Materials

Made with 35% post-consumer recycled plastics.

Device Packaging

95% of this tablet’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

Part With Purpose

One day you may want to trade in or recycle your tablet. When the time comes, Amazon Second Chance offers a wide range of possibilities.

Technical Details

Fire HD 8 Plus

Display

8-inch high-definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology.

Size

201.90 x 137.34 x 9.60 mm

Weight

342 g
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

CPU and RAM

Hexa-core 2.0 GHz with 3 GB of RAM

Storage

32 GB (25.2 GB available to user) or 64 GB (54.5 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD slot for up to 1 TB of additional storage. Some apps may require installation on internal storage. App or feature updates may affect available storage.

Battery life

All-day battery life: up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life.

Charging time

Fully charges in approximately 3 hours with the 9 W power adaptor included in the box. Fully charges in approximately 3 hours using the 10 W ANGREAT wireless charging dock (sold separately).

Wireless charging

Fire HD 8 Plus is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers.

Wi-Fi connectivity

Dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards with support for security standard of WEP, WPA3 OWE, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) is currently not supported.

Ports

USB-C (2.0) connector for charging; microSD slot for external storage.

Audio

3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speakers, external volume controls.

Sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor.

Camera specifications

2 MP front-facing and 2 MP rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording.

Location services

Location-based services via Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth

Built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone and LE accessories support.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for subtitles, font size, high contrast text, colour inversion, colour correction and convert stereo to mono audio (subtitles and ability to modify font size are not available for all content and experiences).

Product Warranty and Content Services

Fire HD 8 tablet is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional legal rights even after the limited warranty has expired. Use of Fire tablet is subject to Amazons terms of use.

Included in the box

Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, USB-C (2.0) cable, 9 W power adaptor and Quick-Start Guide

Generation

12th generation (2022 release)

Software security updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites.

Content availability

Certain services, features and apps are subject to change, may vary by location and may not be available in all areas.