Amazon Fire HD 8
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT8135, built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size8" · 214 x 128 x 7.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT8135
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓8" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Mediatek MT8135 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 189 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8135
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
189 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
📱 Design & Build
Weight
311g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
214 x 128 x 7.7 mm (8.43 x 5.04 x 0.30 in)
Colors
Black, Magenta, Blue, Tangerine
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Amazon Fire HD 8 does not support 5G — it supports No cellular connectivity.
No, the Amazon Fire HD 8 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Amazon Fire HD 8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 SIM configuration: No.
Yes, the Amazon Fire HD 8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Amazon Fire HD 8 has stereo speakers.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 ships with Customized Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Fire 5.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
