Amazon Fire HD 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
Amazon
33 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users generally find this tablet good value for the price, especially for reading and media consumption, but many complain about sluggish performance, limited app selection, and slow charging. Positive reviews highlight its lightweight design and bright display, while negative ones warn against it for anything beyond basic tasks. Overall, it's a mixed bag with a slight positive lean.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Bright display
- Good value for price
- Works well for reading apps
- Good for media consumption
Cons
- Slow and laggy performance
- Limited app selection
- Slow charging
- Freezing issues
- Poor video output quality
Performance 4
App selection 3
Value for money 4
Charging speed 2
Display quality 2
Build quality 2
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
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Scores
Student
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Amazon Fire HD 8 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | MTK/MT8169A | 2.5 GHz Snapdragon★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 1280 px | 2800 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| OS | Android | Android 12 |
Pros & Cons
Amazon Fire HD 8 2024, MTK/MT8169A, 4GB, 64GB, Black
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reading battery (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sharpness (25th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 21 specs.