Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016)
key specs
Display	8.00-inch	7.00-inch
Processor	1.3GHz quad-core	1.3GHz quad-core
Front Camera	0.3-megapixel	2-megapixel
Resolution	1280x800 pixels	800x1280 pixels
RAM	1.5GB	1.5GB
OS	Fire OS	Android 5.1
Storage	16GB	8GB
Rear Camera	2-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	-	4000mAh
general
Brand	Amazon	Samsung
Model	Fire HD 8 (2016)	Galaxy Tab A (2016)
Release date	September 1, 2016	March 1, 2016
Dimensions (mm)	214.00 x 128.00 x 9.20	186.90 x 108.80 x 8.70
Weight (g)	341.00	283.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Black, Blue, Magenta, Tangerine	Black, White
Battery capacity (mAh)	-	4000
display
Screen size (inches)	8.00	7.00
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	1280x800 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	189	-
hardware
Processor	1.3GHz quad-core	1.3GHz quad-core
RAM	1.5GB	1.5GB
Internal storage	16GB	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	200	200
camera
Rear camera	2-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	0.3-megapixel	2-megapixel
software
Operating system	Fire OS	Android 5.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	Yes	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm	-
FM	No	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
Bluetooth version	-	4.00
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No	No
Proximity sensor	No	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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