Amazon revealed a new hardware lineup on Thursday consisting of three distinct Alexa tablets. The devices feature personalized intelligence from the Alexa+ AI assistant and include full access to the Google Play Store at launch. The hardware family includes the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, the Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8.
Previous hardware from Amazon utilized Fire OS and relied on a proprietary app store. Company representatives confirmed this new release represents an entirely new product line featuring new hardware and a different operating system rather than a rebrand of existing Fire Tablets. Users can download millions of apps directly from the Google Play Store, including YouTube, Netflix, and Gmail.
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro leads the lineup
The flagship Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro measures 6.5 mm thick and features an aluminum unibody design. It includes a 12-inch display with 280 pixels per inch, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 3:2 aspect ratio. Buyers can choose between a standard display and a Nanomatte anti-glare screen. Amazon stated the device delivers nearly three times the processing performance and nine times the graphics performance of any previous tablet from the company.
Processing capabilities support multi-window multitasking, graphics-intensive gaming, and 4K streaming. Additional hardware specifications include Dolby Atmos speakers, Wi-Fi 6E, and 16 hours of video playback. The device starts at $499.99 for the standard model and $549.99 for the Nanomatte version in Graphite. Amazon also introduced the Alexa Tablet Pro Pen and Pro Keyboard to support workstation setups.
Mid-tier and portable models join the family
The Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 features an 11-inch display with a 2.5K resolution at 276 pixels per inch. It supports 90Hz scrolling and a 16:10 aspect ratio alongside 15 hours of video playback and dual Dolby Atmos speakers. Pricing starts at $329.99 with color choices of Graphite, Amethyst, and Matcha.
The compact Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 weighs 329 grams and provides an 8.7-inch display inside an all-aluminum body. The smaller form factor targets on-the-go reading and streaming with a starting price of $229.99 in Graphite, Rosette, and Teal. All three devices feature a new Kindle reading experience that silences notifications, reduces blue light, and extends battery life up to 20 hours.
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Amazon also announced updated Amazon Kids Tablets in 8.7-inch and 11-inch sizes. Bundles include a kid-proof case and one year of Amazon Kids+ for ad-free access to books, games, and videos. Pre-K models feature soft bumper cases with franchise designs like Paw Patrol and Barbie, while versions for older children include slim hard cases with built-in kickstands.
All three Amazon Alexa Tablets and the Amazon Kids Tablets go on sale October 14, 2026, in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. European markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, and Spain receive the devices on October 19, while Japan gets the Kids Tablets on October 14.
