Amazon Releases Three New Android Tablets With Built-In Alexa Plus AI

Amazon has launched three new tablets globally that run on Android and include built-in Alexa Plus AI features along with Google Play Store access. The new lineup includes the Alexa Tablet 8, Alexa Tablet 11 and Alexa Tablet 12 Pro. These devices also provide access to Amazon services like Prime Video, Audible and Amazon Music, following an official press release published on October 8.

Pricing And Availability

The base Alexa Tablet 8 starts at $229.99 for its 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model, and comes in Graphite, Rosette and Teal. The Alexa Tablet 11 starts at $329.99 for the 8GB RAM and 64GB storage version, and is available in Graphite, Amethyst and Matcha. The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starts at $499.99 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while its nanomatte display version costs $549.99. North American sales begin on October 9 with shipping on October 14, and European availability follows on October 19. Prices and release details for India remain unannounced.

Pro Model Specs

The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro features a 12-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 280ppi pixel density and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor, supports up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, and includes a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The device also packs Wi-Fi 6E, quad Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 16 hours of video playback. Amazon also released a Pro Keyboard for $149.99 and a Pro Pen for $89.99 that supports USI 2.0 and wireless charging.

Smaller Models

The Alexa Tablet 11 uses an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek 8189 processor, 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. It features 8-megapixel front and rear cameras, dual Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 15 hours of battery life. The entry-level Alexa Tablet 8 has an 8.7-inch display, the same MediaTek 8189 chipset, 4GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, Wi-Fi 6, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera and up to 14 hours of battery life. All three tablets include hands-free Live Sessions and a Kindle Sanctuary mode for up to 20 hours of reading.

Context

Amazon traditionally designs its Fire tablets to use its own custom software app store rather than Google's services. Adding native Google Play Store access and Android support to these new devices marks a major shift by giving users direct access to standard Google applications alongside Amazon's ecosystem.