Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet lineup moves beyond one of the longstanding constraints associated with its tablet software: the devices run Android and offer native access to the Google Play Store. That enables direct installation of apps including YouTube, Gmail and Netflix, without unofficial workarounds.
The range also integrates Alexa+, which can be summoned by voice or a dedicated button. Amazon says the assistant can answer questions, control smart-home devices and use its On-Screen Intelligence feature to interpret information displayed on the tablet.
- Alexa Tablet 8: an 8.7-inch model with Wi-Fi 6, a 329g weight and claimed battery life of up to 14 hours.
- Alexa Tablet 11: an 11-inch model with a 2.5K display, 90Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM and claimed battery life of up to 15 hours.
- Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: a 12-inch flagship with a 120Hz, 3:2 display at 280ppi, an aluminum body measuring 6.5mm thick, a 4nm octa-core processor, up to 16GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6E and four Dolby Atmos speakers. Amazon rates video playback at up to 16 hours.
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro will also be offered in a Nanomatte version, developed with Corning and fitted with an anti-reflective surface. Optional accessories include the Pro Pen, which supports 4,096 pressure levels, and the magnetically attaching Pro Keyboard.
Amazon is also preparing Kids versions with protective cases, a year of Amazon Kids+ and the AI Storybuilder app for creating illustrated stories. Across the range, an enhanced Kindle experience can suppress notifications, reduce blue light and extend reading time to a claimed 20 hours.
Pricing and release timing
- Alexa Tablet 8: from $229.99.
- Alexa Tablet 11: from $329.99.
- Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: from $499.99.
- Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Nanomatte: from $549.99.
- Kids models: from $229.99.
- Pro Pen: $89.99.
- Pro Keyboard: $149.99.
Amazon says shipments will begin on October 19, 2026. The company’s market-by-market availability has not been fully detailed, leaving the rollout scope for the new Google Play-equipped tablets to be confirmed.
