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Fire HD 8 (2024) vs Galaxy Tab A9+

Fire HD 8 (2024)
25.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Galaxy Tab A9+

Samsung

Galaxy Tab A9+

$220

34.3Inno Score
20Performance24.9
22.9Display35.3
21.3Battery34.3
68Portability73.5
20.8Features25.2
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)9 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A9+

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab A9+ wins this tablet face-off, 34.3 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and display (+12). Fire HD 8 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fire HD 8 (2024)

  • 30% lower weight: 337 g vs 480 g
  • Lower launch price: $100 vs $220

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A9+

  • Stronger performance score: 25 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 34 vs 21
  • Stronger portability score: 74 vs 68
  • Stronger features score: 25 vs 21

Display

Display comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
Screen size8 ″11 ″+38%
Panel typeIPS LCDTFT LCD
Resolution1280x8001920x1200
Pixel density189 ppi206 ppi+9%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness358 nits400 nits+12%

Performance

Performance comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
ChipsetMediaTek MT8169AQualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu—400,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—930Bottom 15%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,100Bottom 15%
RAM3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options32GB / 64GB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
Capacity4,850 mAh7,040 mAh+45%
Charging15 W15 W
Endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
Weight337 g+30%480 g
Thickness9.6 mm6.9 mm+28%
MaterialPlasticAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
Rear camera5 MP8 MP+60%
Front camera2 MP5 MP+150%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.3
CellularWi-Fi only5G optional
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Fire HD 8 (2024) versus Galaxy Tab A9+
SpecFire HD 8 (2024)Galaxy Tab A9+
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard supportNoNo
SpeakersStereoQuad (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemFire OS 8 (Android 11 based)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)

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