Amazon Unveils New Alexa Tablet Lineup With AI Assistant and Google Play Access

Amazon has unveiled a new lineup of Alexa Tablets that differ from its previous devices by offering full support for Google services and deep integration with its proprietary Alexa+ AI assistant.

The new family includes three models with 8.7-, 11-, and 12-inch displays, running the Android operating system with access to the Google Play store and a personalized For You recommendation feed. Convenient multitasking is provided by a dedicated Dynamic Tab, which brings together recently opened content and contextual suggestions for the user.

The flagship of the series is the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, which features an aluminum body just 6.5 mm thick. The device has a 12-inch display with a pixel density of 280 ppi, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a cinematic 3:2 aspect ratio. For those who often work in bright lighting, the manufacturer offers a premium Nanomatte version with a special anti-glare coating developed jointly with Corning. Performance is handled by a powerful 8-core processor, while multimedia features include four speakers with Dolby Atmos support and a high-speed Wi-Fi 6E module. The tablet can run for up to 16 hours in video playback mode and is geared toward content creation: the Pro Pen stylus, which recognizes 4096 pressure levels, and the magnetic Pro Keyboard are available separately for it (sold separately).

The second model is the well-balanced Amazon Alexa Tablet 11. This model has an 11-inch screen with 2.5K resolution (276 ppi) and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The version comes with 8 GB of RAM, two speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a battery that provides up to 15 hours of continuous video viewing. The most compact model, the Alexa Tablet 8, has an 8.7-inch screen, weighs just 329 g, and is 7.95 mm thick. The tablet supports Wi-Fi 6 and offers impressive battery life—up to 14 hours without recharging in video player mode.

A key advantage of the entire lineup is the Alexa+ AI assistant, which can be activated by voice or through the floating Ask Alexa menu over running apps. The neural network can scan on-screen content and help users search for information, plan tasks, and control smart home systems. In addition, the developers have introduced a unique Kindle mode: it completely disables notifications, reduces harmful blue light, and switches power consumption to an ultra-efficient mode that allows users to read books for up to 20 hours straight.

Amazon also kept younger users in mind, releasing children's versions of the 8.7- and 11-inch tablets that come in shock-resistant cases with a one-year Kids+ subscription, advanced parental controls, and a feature that generates illustrated fairy tales in response to a child's voice request.

In the US market, the base Alexa Tablet 8 with a 4/64 GB memory configuration is priced at $229, while the Alexa Tablet 11 with 8/64 GB starts at $329. The flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro with 8/128 GB of storage costs $499, while its version with special Nanomatte glass starts at $549. The Pro Keyboard costs $149, and the Pro Pen stylus costs $89.