Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Amazon · Released January 1, 2012

Kindle Fire HD

The 7-inch Fire with HD screen and stereo speakers.

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Buying call

The 2012 Kindle Fire HD upgraded to a 7-inch 1280 x 800 display, stereo speakers and dual-antenna Wi-Fi, plus a front camera. Reviewers rated it four stars across the board.

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Key specs
Rear camera
1.3 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
7" (178 mm)
Resolution
800x1280
Performance
Processor
TI OMAP 4460
Storage
16 GB, 32 GB
Body
Weight
13.9 oz (395 g)
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display7" (178 mm)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
Main camera1.3 MP1.3 MP · wide
RAM / storage16 GB, 32 GB
Weight13.9 oz (395 g)
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Available in 16 GB, 32 GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2012 Kindle Fire HD upgraded to a 7-inch 1280 x 800 display, stereo speakers and dual-antenna Wi-Fi, plus a front camera. Reviewers rated it four stars across the board.

Best for

Readers and streamers in Amazon's ecosystem.

Not for

Anyone who needs current apps.

Main strength7-inch 1280 x 800 display
Main weaknessLimited app store
Reasons to buy
7-inch 1280 x 800 display
Stereo speakers
Dual-antenna Wi-Fi
Front camera
Reasons to avoid
Limited app store
Lock-screen ads
Long out of updates
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say.
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Full specifications

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Camera

Rear camera
1.3 MP

Software & Launch

Released
2012
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