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Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids vs Amazon Fire 7 Kids

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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01Selected 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 Add to cart	02 Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022) 429 g. 7 inch screen. MediaTek MT8168V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor. 2 GB RAM in this version. 16 GB storage in this version. KSh 14,300In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids if you want longer rated battery life (12 hours per charge), more storage (32 GB) and a larger 8-inch screen. Choose the Amazon Fire 7 Kids if you want a lighter build (429 g), a newer model (2022) and a lower price (KSh 4,000 less).

Display

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: About 8 inch screen
Amazon Fire 7 Kids: 7 inch screen

Performance

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm) processor
Amazon Fire 7 Kids: MediaTek MT8168V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor

Storage

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: 32 GB storage in this version
Amazon Fire 7 Kids: 16 GB storage in this version

Software

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: Runs Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7
Amazon Fire 7 Kids: Runs Fire OS 8

Battery life

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: Up to 12 hours per charge
Amazon Fire 7 Kids: Up to 10 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids

Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 10).
More storage: 32 GB (vs 16 GB).
Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7-inch).
Higher screen resolution: 800 × 1280 (vs 1024 × 600).

Amazon Fire 7 Kids

Lighter: 429 g (vs 550 g).
Newer model: released in 2022 (vs 2020).
Lower price: KSh 14,300 (vs KSh 18,300).

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Priority	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids
Display	8-inch LCD display, 189 ppi	7-inch LCD display
Performance	Mediatek MT8168 processor	MediaTek MT8168V/B processor
Memory	2 GB RAM	2 GB RAM
Storage	32 GB storage	16 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 12 hours per charge	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	550 g	429 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Software	Android 9.0	Fire OS 8
Charging	5 W wired charging	5 W wired charging
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor	Accelerometer
Processor	Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm)	MediaTek MT8168V/B (64-bit quad-core)
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Integrated speaker
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB-C
Positioning	No	WiFi-based
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	3.5 mm stereo jack

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Brand	Amazon	Amazon
Model	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2020)	Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022)
Announced	2020, March 13. Released 2020, June 03	2022
Status	Discontinued	—
Models	KFONWI	—
Connectivity	Mobile 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 2.0	Mobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz, 50m range; Bluetooth: 5.0 LE; USB: USB-C
Cameras	Rear: 2 MP; Front: 2 MP	Rear: 2 MP; Front: 2 MP
Generation	—	12th Gen
Model number	—	KFQUWI

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Dimensions	233 x 184 x 26 mm (with case)	162mm x 201mm x 28mm
Weight	550 g (with case)	429 g
Tablet dimensions	202 x 137 x 9.7 mm (7.95 x 5.39 x 0.38 in)	—
Tablet weight	355 g (12.52 oz)	—
Protective case	—	Kid-Proof Case

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Display	8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD	7 inches IPS LCD
Screen resolution	800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)	1024 x 600 IPS
Display features	—	5-point multi-touch

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Processor	Mediatek MT8168 (12 nm)	MediaTek MT8168V/B (64-bit quad-core)
CPU	Quad-core, 2.0 GHz	ARM Cortex-A53 (2 GHz)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC1	Arm Mali-G52 3EE MC1

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	32GB	16GB
Storage technology	eMMC 5.1	—
Expandable storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	MicroSD up to 1 TB
Internal	32GB 2GB RAM	—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Rear camera	2 MP	2 MP
Front camera	2 MP	2 MP
Rear camera video	720p HD	720p HD
Front camera video	720p HD	720p HD
Rear camera features	—	Fixed focus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Battery	Up to 12 hours	Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music.
Charging	5W adapter: under 5 hours; 9W adapter: under 4 hours; 15W adapter: under 3 hours	Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the 5W power adapter included in the box.
Talk time	Up to 12 h	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Operating system	Android 9.0 (Pie), Fire OS 7	Fire OS 8
Android base version	—	Android 11

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Network	No cellular connectivity	Wi-Fi only
SIM	No	—
2G bands	Not applicable	—
GPRS	No	—
EDGE	No	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
NFC	No	—
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0 LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz, 50m range
Positioning	No	WiFi-based
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB-C

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor	Accelerometer
Colors	Pink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof Case	Blue, Purple, and Red
Additional features	Alexa natural language commands Text-to-Speech English-language content reader	—
Parental controls	Amazon Parent Dashboard; content filters; app access and time limits	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Integrated speaker
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	3.5 mm stereo jack
Microphone	—	Yes

Included accessories

Included accessories specifications comparison
Specification	Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids	Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)
Protective case	Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand	—

Similarities

Both have 2 GB RAM.
Both support Wi-Fi 5.
Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

Choose Fire HD 8 Kids for longer rated battery life and a larger screen; Fire 7 Kids offers a smaller screen at a lower price.

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