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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids

  • 550 g with the case.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm) processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 15 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Fire HD 8 Kids ProKSh 19,800
Amazon Fire HD 8 32GBKSh 13,800
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 if you want faster 15 W charging, more memory (8 GB RAM) and more storage (up to 128 GB). Choose the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids if you prefer Mediatek MT8168 and Android 9.0.

Display

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
About 8 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
About 8.7 inch screen

Performance

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Memory

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
2 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Up to 8 GB RAM

Storage

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
32 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Up to 128 GB storage

Battery life

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
Up to 12 hours per charge
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
5,100 mAh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids

No clear advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11

  • Faster rated wired charging: 15 W (vs 5 W).
  • More memory: up to 8 GB RAM (vs 2 GB).
  • More storage: up to 128 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 8 MP (vs 2 MP).
  • Larger 8.7-inch screen (vs 8-inch).
  • Nano-SIM (cellular model only).

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PriorityAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display8-inch LCD display, 189 ppi8.7-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 179 ppi
PerformanceMediatek MT8168 processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
Storage32 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per charge5,100 mAh battery
Battery capacityUp to 12 hours5,100 mAh battery
Charging5 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
BrandAmazonSamsung
ModelAmazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2020)Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Announced2020, March 13. Released 2020, June 032025, September 12
StatusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2025, September
ModelsKFONWISM-X133, SM-X135, SM-X135F
ConnectivityMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0
CamerasRear: 2 MP; Front: 2 MPRear: 8 MP, AF; Front: 5 MP
SAR—0.60 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—0.29 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Dimensions233 x 184 x 26 mm (with case)211 x 124.7 x 8 mm (8.31 x 4.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight550 g (with case)335 g or 337 g (11.82 oz)
Tablet dimensions202 x 137 x 9.7 mm (7.95 x 5.39 x 0.38 in)—
Tablet weight355 g (12.52 oz)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Display8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
Display features—90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
ProcessorMediatek MT8168 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2.0 GHzOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC1Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
RAM2GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage32GB64GB, 128GB
Storage technologyeMMC 5.1—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 2GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Rear camera2 MP8 MP, AF
Front camera2 MP5 MP
Rear camera video720p HD1080p@30fps
Front camera video720p HDYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
BatteryUp to 12 hours5100 mAh
Charging5W adapter: under 5 hours; 9W adapter: under 4 hours; 15W adapter: under 3 hours15W wired
Talk timeUp to 12 h—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Operating systemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
NetworkNo cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNoNano-SIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsNot applicableGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
GPRSNo—
EDGENo—
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only
Speed—HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningNoGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light sensorAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsPink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof CaseGray, Silver
Additional featuresAlexa natural language commands Text-to-Speech English-language content reader—
Parental controlsAmazon Parent Dashboard; content filters; app access and time limits—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Included accessories

Included accessories specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Protective caseKid-Proof Case with built-in stand—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire HD 8 KidsSamsung Galaxy Tab A11
Energy—Class D
Battery—93:40h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class C (104 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 for a larger screen and faster wired charging; Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids offers a smaller screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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