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Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022)

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021)

Starting at

£169.00
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022)

Starting at

£108.00
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What's the difference between the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) and Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022)?

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) comes down to the RAM, screen size and weight. Refurbished, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) starts at £108, £61 less than the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021). The Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) is the newer model, released in 2022.

Refurbished from

£169£108

RAM

4 GB2 GB

Screen size

10.1 inch8.0 inch

Weight

468 g337 g
  • The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) has more RAM: 4 GB vs 2 GB.
  • The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) has a bigger screen: 10.1 inch vs 8.0 inch.
  • The Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) has a lighter build: 337 g vs 468 g.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) specs

The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus and Fire HD 8 offer distinct experiences suited to different preferences. The Fire HD 10 Plus features a larger 10.1 inch screen with higher resolution and 4 GB of RAM, making it a better fit if you want more screen space and smoother multitasking. The Fire HD 8 has a smaller 8.0 inch display with a different resolution and 2 GB of RAM, suited if you prefer a lighter, more compact device. Both run on Android and connect via Wi-Fi without SIM ports, so your choice depends on whether you value screen size and memory or prefer a lighter, more portable tablet.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) price

Colour

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Storage

  • 32GBSold out
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Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) battery life and software updates

Both tablets run on Android and share similar connectivity options. The release year gives context but does not affect durability, so here we focus on what you can expect from their operating systems.

Operating System

Both the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus and the Fire HD 8 run on Android. This means you'll find familiar app compatibility and functionality across both devices, allowing you to use your favourite apps in a similar way regardless of which tablet you choose.

Year of release

20212022

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) performance

Performance depends on processor power and memory capacity, which differ between these two tablets. These differences affect how smoothly apps run and how many you can keep open at once.

Processor Type

The Fire HD 10 Plus is powered by the Helio P60T processor, while the Fire HD 8 uses the Mediatek MT8169A. This means each device handles processing tasks differently, which may influence responsiveness during multitasking or more demanding apps.

Memory Capacity

With 4 GB of RAM, the Fire HD 10 Plus can keep more apps active and handle multitasking comfortably. The Fire HD 8 has 2 GB of RAM, which suits lighter app use and simpler multitasking needs. Both devices offer 32GB of storage in the versions we stock.

Chipset

MediaTek Helio P60T MT8183N/A

Processor

Helio P60TMediatek MT8169A

RAM

4 GB2 GB

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) screen

Screen size and resolution shape your viewing experience. These tablets differ in both, affecting how content appears and how much you can see at once.

Screen Size

The Fire HD 10 Plus features a larger 10.1 inch screen, providing more room for watching videos, browsing, or reading. The Fire HD 8 has an 8.0 inch display, which makes it more compact and easier to hold for extended periods.

Screen Resolution

The Fire HD 10 Plus offers a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels, delivering sharper and more detailed images. The Fire HD 8 has a resolution of 800x1280 pixels, which suits smaller screen use and helps keep the device lightweight.

Pixel density

224pppN/A

Refresh rate

60 HzN/A

Resolution

1920x1200800x1280

Screen size

10.1 inch8.0 inch

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) size and design

Additional features like weight, connectivity, and ports influence everyday usability. These aspects differ between the two tablets and may affect how you carry and connect your device.

Weight

The Fire HD 10 Plus weighs 468 grams, making it heavier due to its larger screen size. The Fire HD 8 is lighter at 337 grams, which is helpful if you want a tablet that's easier to carry or hold for longer periods.

Connectivity and Ports

Neither tablet includes a SIM port or double SIM option, so both rely on Wi-Fi for internet access. Both use a Micro USB connector for charging and data, so charging cables are interchangeable between them.

120hz

NoN/A

Carrier compatibility

Without SIM PortWithout SIM Port

Connector

Micro-USBMicro-USB

Double sim

NoNo

Network

Wi-FiWi-Fi

Weight

468 g337 g

With stylus pencil

NoNo

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) or Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022): which should you buy?

Buy the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) if

  • you want more RAM (4 GB vs 2 GB)
  • you want a bigger screen (10.1 inch vs 8.0 inch)

Buy the Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) if

  • you want to spend less: it starts at £108, £61 less than the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021)
  • you want a lighter build (337 g vs 468 g)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) FAQs

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) vs Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) comes down to the RAM, screen size and weight. The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) has more RAM: 4 GB vs 2 GB. The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021) has a bigger screen: 10.1 inch vs 8.0 inch.

The Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) is cheaper refurbished, from £108 compared with £169 for the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (10.1", 2021).

The Amazon Fire HD 8 (8.0", 2022) adds a lighter build (337 g vs 468 g). Refurbished, it costs £61 less (from £108 vs £169).

Both come in 32GB refurbished.

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