Fire HD 8 (2024) vs Moto Pad (2026)
20Performance46.7
22.9Display44.6
21.3Battery23.1
68Portability72.5
20.8Features57.2
1 spec wins — Fire HD 8 (2024)11 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Moto Pad (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 45.6 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+36) and performance (+27). 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 $249
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 21
- 167% higher RAM: 8 GB vs 3 GB
Display
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 ″ | 11 ″+38% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x800 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 274 ppi+45% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 358 nits | 500 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8169A | — |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB + microSD | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 7,040 mAh+45% |
| Charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 337 g+30% | 480 g |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 7 mm+27% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP+150% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Fire HD 8 (2024) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Not supported | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Fire OS 8 (Android 11 based) | Android 15 |
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