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Amazon recently announced new versions of its Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8 smart displays. Each of the model refreshes includes an upgraded camera and the latest Alexa features, but the hardware specifications—and intended user bases—differ. Let’s take a look at the changes.
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The Echo Show 8 gets a much better camera
The All-new Echo Show 8
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This updated version of the Echo Show 8 smart display has a lot in common with the 2018 version: the same physical dimensions, an 8-inch 1280x800 resolution screen, and 2-inch stereo speakers. However, the 2021 version’s front camera has been upgraded from a measly 1-megapixel camera to a much more impressive 13-megapixel camera, so video call quality should be considerably better.