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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon · Released January 1, 2012

Kindle Fire HD 8.9

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Key specs
Rear camera
1.3 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
8.9" (226 mm)
Resolution
1920x1200
Performance
Processor
TI OMAP 4470
Storage
16 GB, 32 GB
Body
Weight
1.25 lb (567 g)
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Display8.9" (226 mm)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4470
Main camera1.3 MP1.3 MP · wide
RAM / storage16 GB, 32 GB
Weight1.25 lb (567 g)
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Available in 16 GB, 32 GB.
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Display
8.9"8.8"
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (octa-core, 3nm)
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Display
8.9"8.8"
Chipset
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Display
8.9"8.5"
Chipset
TI OMAP 4470A20 Pro
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Camera

Rear camera
1.3 MP

Software & Launch

Released
2012
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