![]() In day-to-day use, the tablet did indeed seem to perform perfectly fine. There is a microSD card slot to expand that storage. This new processor is coupled with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM, and either 32GB or 64GB of storage. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR The device now has a six-core processor that Amazon says will deliver a 30% improvement in performance. One of the main changes that Amazon has made to the Fire HD 8 comes in the form of a processor bump. Even just a resolution increase would be helpful, especially considering the fact that many people use these tablets for things like watching TV shows and movies. The display on the Fire HD 8 has none of the newer technology that you would get on higher-end tablets. I would like to see Amazon start improving the display tech on these cheaper tablets in the near future. It’s not the brightest display out there, and you will be able to see individual pixels if you look closely enough. The display on the 2022 Amazon Fire HD 8 is, as the name suggests, 8 inches, with a resolution of 1280 x 800. Generally, the look and feel of the 2022 Amazon Fire HD 8 can be described as “fine.” It’s not all that modern, but for a tablet in this price range, it does the job. On the same edge can be found the USB-C port, for charging. The buttons are easy to reach and feel fine. In horizontal orientation, you’ll get a webcam in the top bezel, and a power button and volume rocker on the right side. The device is built to be used in horizontal orientation. That said, it would be hard to expect something super sleek at this price. It’s not necessarily ugly, it’s just not super sleek or stylish. It has relatively large bezels around the display, with a slightly thick build. The device isn’t necessarily the most modern-looking tablet out there. The 2022 model is available in Black, Plum, Twilight Blue, and White, and we’re reviewing the Twilight Blue model. The device looks pretty much exactly the same as the 2020 model, save for the slightly different color selection. ![]() I also installed the F-Droid app store, so I could download a few of my favorite open-source apps that weren't available on Amazon's store.As mentioned, the 2022 model of the Fire HD 8 represents a relatively minor upgrade over the last model, and that’s embodied in the design. If you want to check if certain apps are available on the Fire HD 8 before buying it, have a look through the Appstore website. The general selection is more limited than the Play Store, but most of the major media streaming platforms and communication tools are available, and there of course a lot of games. ![]() Unlike most Android devices, you get the Amazon Appstore for downloading apps and games instead of the Google Play Store. I don't think there's anything missing that significantly impacts how most people use tablets, but regardless, there's some strange decision-making going on here. There are no app shortcuts in Amazon's launcher, the Quick Settings tiles aren't customizable, and the Autofill service picker is hidden in the Settings (you can use this app to get to it). Even though this is based on Android 9 Pie, and it has most of the functionality from stock Android, Amazon has removed some core OS features.
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