Amazon announced the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, marking the launch of a new range of tablets called Alexa Tablets. The new devices operate on full, Google Play-supported Android systems. Furthermore, Panos Panay, Amazon’s SVP in charge of all things hardware and Alexa, stated that Google Play was a necessity. The premium Alexa Tablet 12 Pro features a 12.3-inch 3:2 display configurable with Corning’s Nanomatte technology. This model carries a starting price of $499. For those opting for the Nanomatte version, the cost begins at a minimum of $549.99. The device itself weighs 550 grams.
Other models in the new series include the Alexa Tablet 11, which starts at $329.99 and features an 11-inch screen. The entry-level Alexa Tablet 8 begins at $229.99 and possesses an 8.7-inch screen. The high-end Alexa Tablet 12 Pro incorporates a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor. This tablet offers configurations with either 8 or 16 gigs of RAM and 128 or 256 gigs of storage. Regarding specifications, the most expensive Alexa Tablet model boasts a 12.5-inch, 2800 x 1840 display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz and 500 nits of brightness. This top-tier unit also incorporates a Nanomatte display from Corning. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is noted to be 6.5mm thick.
