Amazon Fire HD 8
Score: 74/100
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet focused on media consumption and family use, offering long battery life, Dolby Atmos audio and expandable storage, but it falls short on camera quality, app ecosystem and premium build.
The Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 (Redmi Pad SE) offers an 11" 90 Hz IPS display, massive 8000 mAh battery and quad Dolby Atmos speakers in a sleek aluminum-glass body, targeting budget-friendly media consumption and everyday tasks. Its Wi-Fi-only nature, modest cameras and slower charging keep it from the premium tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 inches | 11 inchesbest | |
13 hours | 21 hoursbest | |
189 ppi | 204 ppibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 337 gbest | 453.6 g |
3 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 8,000 mAhbest | |
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
— | 90 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 21 hours |
Performance(2) | ||
RAM (GB) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 8.0 inches | 11 inches |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 189 ppi | 204 ppi |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 337 g | 453.6 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.6 mm | 7.4 mm |
Camera(2) | ||
Front Camera Resolution (MP) | 2 MP | 8 MP |
Rear Camera Resolution (MP) | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Fire HD 8 for its value, long battery, strong audio and Alexa integration, while criticizing the lack of Google Play, modest screen brightness and limited sensors.
Everyday users love the durability, all-day battery and rich audio, especially for kids, but note the missing Google Play Store, dim screen in bright rooms and occasional slow app launches.
Reviewers praise the tablet's balanced mix of display quality, battery endurance and audio, while noting the lack of cellular, NFC and only average camera performance for its price range.
Users love the value, long battery life and rich sound, but frequently mention the loose European charger and limited camera capabilities.
“Perfect for my kids - durable and the parental controls work great.”
“Battery lasts all day, even with YouTube and games.”
“Low-resolution cameras and no Google Play limit what I can do.”
