| Name | Kindle aluminum 2026 | Kindle 2026 |
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| MSRP | $189.99 | $169.99 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | E Ink | E Ink |
| Display size (inch) | 6 | 6 |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1072×1448 | 1072×1448 |
| Color display? | No | No |
| Pixel density | 300 PPI | 300 PPI |
| Screen light? | Yes | Yes |
| Adjust color temperature? | No | No |
| Auto-rotate? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Input options & features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Button controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stylus input | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Audiobooks | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Kindle firmware | Kindle firmware |
| Reading apps & e-book shops | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) | Kindle, Libby: send to Kindle (US only) |
| Web browser? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Email app? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dropbox & Google Drive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hardware specifications | ||
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | ? | ? |
| CPU clock speed | ? | ? |
| Other built in: | - | - |
| Ports & battery | ||
| MicroSD card reader? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other ports? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1040 mAh "up to 6 weeks" | 1040 mAh "up to 6 weeks" |
| (USB) charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Waterproof? | No | No |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.28×10.8×0.685 | 15.28×10.8×0.685 |
| Weight (gram): | 162 | 140 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.0×4.3×0.3 | 6.0×4.3×0.3 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Screen: flush or recessed? | Flush | Flush |
| Color options: | Alpine Sky (blue), Seaglass Green | Purple (Ube), Gray (graphite) |
| Accessories in the box | - | - |
| More information | ||
| Model number | LP38MA | Z8PC57 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Brand origin | United States | United States |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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