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Amazon Fire 7 Kids vs Amazon Fire HD 8

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Amazon Fire 7 Kids

Amazon Fire 7 Kids

  • 456 g.
  • 7 inch screen.
  • MediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
KSh 14,500Out of Stock
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Amazon Fire HD 8 32GB

Amazon Fire HD 8 32GB

  • 337 g.
  • 8 inch screen.
  • MediaTek MT8169A processor.
  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
KSh 13,800In Stock
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Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)KSh 14,300
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A11KSh 20,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Fire HD 8 if you want longer rated battery life (13 hours per charge), more memory (3 GB RAM) and more storage (32 GB). Choose the Amazon Fire 7 Kids if you prefer MediaTek MT8163V/B and Fire OS 7.

Weight

Amazon Fire 7 Kids
456 g
Amazon Fire HD 8
337 g

Display

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

Performance

Amazon Fire 7 Kids
MediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core) processor
Amazon Fire HD 8
MediaTek MT8169A processor

Memory

Amazon Fire 7 Kids
1 GB RAM in this version
Amazon Fire HD 8
3 GB RAM in this version

Storage

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids

No clear advantage over the Amazon Fire HD 8 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Amazon Fire HD 8

  • Rated for up to 13 hours per charge (vs 7).
  • More memory: 3 GB RAM (vs 1 GB).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 16 GB).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 5 MP (vs 2 MP).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 7-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1280 × 800 (vs 1024 × 600).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8
Display7-inch LCD display8-inch LCD display
PerformanceMediaTek MT8163V/B processorMediaTek MT8169A processor
Memory1 GB RAM3 GB RAM
Storage16 GB storage32 GB storage
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours per chargeUp to 13 hours per charge
Weight456 g337 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
BrandAmazonAmazon
ModelAmazon Fire 7 Kids (2019)Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)
Announced20192024
Generation9th Gen12th Gen
Model numberKFMUWIKFRAPWI (3GB), KFRASWI (4GB)
ConnectivityMobile network: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual band); Bluetooth: 4.1 LE; USB: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)Mobile network: Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz; Bluetooth: 5.2 LE; USB: USB-C (2.0) connector
CamerasRear: 2 MP; Front: 2 MPRear: 5 MP; Front: 2 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
Dimensions220 x 161 x 25.8 mm201.90 mm x 137.34 mm x 9.60 mm
Weight456 g337 g
Protective caseKid-Proof Case—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
Display7 inches IPS LCD8 inches IPS LCD
Screen resolution1024 x 600 IPS1280 x 800 IPS
Display features5-point multi-touch5-point multi-touch

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
ProcessorMediaTek MT8163V/B (64-bit quad-core)MediaTek MT8169A
CPUARM Cortex-A53 (1.3 GHz)6xA55 @ 2.0GHz
GPUARM Mali-T720 MP2Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
RAM1GB3GB
Storage16GB32GB
Expandable storageMicroSD up to 512 GBMicroSD up to 1 TB

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
Rear camera2 MP5 MP
Front camera2 MP2 MP
Rear camera featuresFixed focusFixed focus
Rear camera video720p HD1080p Full HD
Front camera video720p HD1080p Full HD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
BatteryUp to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music.Up to 13 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching videos, and listening to music.
ChargingFully charges in approximately 4 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box.Fully charge in under 5 hours using the USB-C cable and 5W power adapter included in the box. Fully charge in under 3 hours with 9W adapter (sold separately), and under 2.5 hours with 15W adapter and USB type C to C cable (adapter and cable sold separately)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
Operating systemFire OS 7Fire OS 8
Android base versionAndroid 9Android 11

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
NetworkWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
Bluetooth4.1 LE5.2 LE
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n (dual band)Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
PositioningWiFi-basedWiFi-based
USBUSB 2.0 (micro-B connector)USB-C (2.0) connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Light sensor
ColorsPink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof CaseBlack, Emerald, Hibiscus

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire HD 8 32GB
LoudspeakersIntegrated speakerIntegrated speaker
3.5 mm headphone jack3.5 mm stereo jack3.5 mm stereo jack
MicrophoneYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both have a microphone.
  • Same front camera: 2 MP.

In summary

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

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In-stock alternatives

Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)For Amazon Fire 7 KidsAmazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB (12th Gen 2022)View product ↗Redmi Pad SE 8.7For Amazon Fire 7 KidsRedmi Pad SE 8.7View product ↗

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