Amazon Kindle 16GB (newest model), Now thinner, lighter, and faster, 6" display, Graphite
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- New
- Storage
- 16 GB
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- Lockscreen Ad-Supported
- Color
- Graphite
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- Without Kindle+
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- 53-103181
Features 9
- The redesigned Kindle Now thinner, lighter, faster. New edge-to-edge color and a sleeker, 6" front display. Books open 30% faster vs. the previous Kindle.
- Up to 6 weeks on a single charge The display only uses power when you turn the page or use the front light.
- Easy on the eyes Read comfortably in bright sunlight or at night on a high-contrast, glare-free display with adjustable brightness.
- Built to last with a replaceable battery If the time comes, the back panel opens for a quick battery swap. Snap it back into place and keep reading.
- Your escape from the scroll No notifications, emails, or social media. Just you and a story you can get lost in.
- Titles at your fingertips Read as much as you want with a Kindle+ subscription, or shop millions of titles in the Kindle Store, including Kindle Exclusives.
- Read with Kindle Click Turn pages without touching the screen using our first wireless page-turn remote. Sold separately.
- Made to match Keep your Kindle cozy with a knit cover, or bring it along in a stylish sling bag. Sold separately.
- Never lose the thread Story So Far gives you a spoiler-free recap where you left off. Coming soon: Ask This Book answers questions without spoilers.
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Top Amazon Reviews
Best Kindle yet!
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Offer Type: Lockscreen Ad-Supported
Color: Ube
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
I’ve owned many Kindles over the years, and this one is by far the best. There’s hardly any page turn lag anymore, the whole device feels snappy and responsive in a way they never did before, and the size of the basic model is perfect. And the best part - they finally moved the power button to the side of the device instead of the bottom right where your pinky rests, so no more accidental shut-offs! This is the first time I didn’t go for the more expensive models like the paperwhite or Colorsoft, and I’m happy with that choice, as it’s been a joy to use and the right size to feel like a real book - so lightweight and comfortable even with a case. And it definitely didn’t hurt that it comes in that beautiful purple color this year!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2026 by lrg18
definitely worth upgrading!
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Offer Type: Without Lockscreen Ads
Color: Alpine Sky - Aluminum
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
i am in love with this kindle. i upgraded from my 11th gen basic and i couldn’t be happier. first, battery life. i’ve seen so many reviews criticizing the battery life and saying it drains too quickly. i have about 30/40 books that were downloaded as i set up my kindle for the first time and i lost maybe 10% battery (which is expected when downloading books). i charged it to 100%, left it idle overnight and lost 2%. if you’re downloading huge amounts of books, it will definitely drain your battery at first. you just have to give it some time. second, warm light. while there’s no warm light feature, the screen definitely feels more warm than my 11th gen. it’s especially noticable at night when i have the brightness up slightly. third, the crisp text. i’ve also seen a couple reviews saying the screen/text was less crisp or clear than the 11th gen. i personally would say the opposite; the text is so crisp it almost just looks like a book. it was an immediate thing i noticed upon opening a book because it was such a stark difference from my old kindle. fourth & last, the speed. this kindle is absolutely faster than the 11th gen. i thought it wouldn’t be as noticeable seeing as it’s only 30% faster, but it is definitely noticeable and appreciated. overall, i absolutely love this kindle. the color is gorgeous and it’s so lightweight. i love the power button being on the side. i love that the aluminum models don’t come with ads. i have no complaints! absolutely worth upgrading in my opinion!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2026 by Heidi Nastaga
Impressed...UPDATE added, not so impressed!
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Offer Type: Lockscreen Ad-Supported
Color: Ube
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
UPDATE...After using my new ube ereader, I am disappointed in Amazon. This unit does NOT hold the charge that they claim it does! The battery drains quicker than any kindle device I've ever owned and I have owned almost every single model throughout the years of their existence. I'm so glad I didn't trade in my 2024 basic kindle for this newest version. In NO WAY is this just a faulty unit as I'm reading on other sites of many complaints regarding this same issue. This is not an isolated issue. No charging box has been another major complaint. Now I am regretting this purchase. A higher price tag with a much poorer functioning unit. Before posting a rave review like I did, use your kindle for a few days or week first unlike I did. I will be holding onto my older units and not purchasing anymore kindle e readers until I absolutely have to buy one which will be YEARS as I have 4 backup units I can still rely on. The decline in quality with poor charge hold plus a big price is truly going to hurt Amazon sales. Do I still suggest buying one of these new models? NO!!! The colors are a new welcome addition but after using awhile, it all stopped there. Do better Amazon! I have stripped my 5 star rating due to the quality, poor charging hold. Just minutes use and the battery drained extremely fast! Hold onto your older kindles! Do I need another kindle when I just purchased the basic kindle in green last year? No, but the Ube was just irresistible since purple is a favorite color. All of the pictures advertising this on Amazon are a bit deceptive as their pics show this to be a lighter shade of purple which it is not. This is definitely a deeper purple. I used to be strictly a paper white fan but due to costs and the improvement in the basic models I just couldn't warrant the cost of the paper white anymore. I simply want something to read that has a decent light along with the same ppi as the PW and this fits the bill. I do wish it was an inch bigger, better yet I'd love a much larger basic unit ereader due to needing a large bold font for bad eyes. This new device surprised me as its thinner, lighter in weight which I really love. When one reads for hours they get heavy in the hand. I do love the new screen on this as well. Finally, we no longer have to deal with the power button on the bottom. One downfall is the inability to adjust the color of the lighting which does not bother me with this model. I personally cannot stand warm lighting, I prefer the white/blue cool lighting. The color tone on this model does not bother me at all. It is encased in plastic which I believe I would much prefer over the new aluminum casings. I would think aluminum would be cold to hold in my hands and scratch easily. I wouldn't own an aluminum reader without a kindle case for it. The Uber is compact and easy to carry with you. I am not happy with the jump in prices for their Kindles which means I will not be purchasing or upgrading nearly as often which means this is going to hurt sales in the long term of things. Did I need this? No. Do I regret this purchase? No!! The lighter weight is something I absolutely love along with the slim design! This basic model is all I really need. What's not to love about the new colors? Black is certainly not my color choice. I am so glad I took the plunge! I would also love the sky blue but I don't need another one. I will resist. Now I'm looking forward to the kindle click to add to this.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2026 by A. Customer
It is easy to carry, but the battery life and screen are not great.
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Offer Type: Without Lockscreen Ads
Color: Alpine Sky - Aluminum
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
I do not understand how a device that is $180 does not come with a charging cord at the very least? The power adapter that comes with the bundle also does not have a charging cord???? Make it make sense. That being said, the device is nice, but I am also disappointed there is no warm light feature. The aluminum around the edges hurts my eyes more than the other Kindles, and I think having a warm light would balance this out. The battery life is also not great compared to the other Kindles in my opinion. I like how easy it is to carry with me, though. I plan on keeping it in hopes it grows on me and my eyes get adjusted to the screen.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2026 by 🌻 Joy 🌻
Easier on the eyes than I expected, nice upgrade from the 2024 matcha!
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Offer Type: Lockscreen Ad-Supported
Color: Ube
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
I do most of my reading in the evenings by lamp light and prefer the size of the kindle basic, but the 2024 matcha basic had such glaringly blue/white lighting that I couldn't turn the brightness up at all without getting a headache. I was expecting the newest version to have the same issue and figured I'd probably have to return it, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how much warmer the lighting is. It does not have warm light adjustment like the paper white, but I can definitely read in lowlight with the brightness up without hurting my eyes. The photos compare the Paperwhite 10, Kindle 2024, and Kindle 2026 with the brightness at 15. The Ube color is pretty. I was expecting more of a lavender but it looks closer to a medium plum color in person. The text is more crisp than the Kindle 2024 IMO. According to Amazon it has a "newly designed reverse stack display construction" which I think increases the contrast a bit. Page turns and navigating the library feel a bit faster as well. The size and form factor are perfect. It's a little smaller than the matcha, and the edges feel more rounded and comfortable to hold. Overall I'm pleasantly surprised. It was definitely worth the upgrade!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2026 by Mindy C.
Need cute colours like this for paperwhite!! 💜
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Offer Type: Without Lockscreen Ads
Color: Ube
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
If this had been a paperwhite instead of a basic, I would have bought the paperwhite in a heartbeat instead of the basic as a first time kindle owner. I hadn't bothered with kindles before because the paperwhite colours are just so flashy amd ugly and not cute at all. So far I'm loving the device because of how tiny and absurdly lightweight it is. Perfect for bedtime reading without having to carry something heavy as you're trying to sleep. There's no warm light which is fine by me, that being said, when you have the kindle switched to light mode when reading during the day, the e-ink screen seems super blue to me and not at all book like. It's the only thing I hate about this device. Also fair warning, they don't come with chargers!!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Great upgrade from the 2024 Basic
Digital Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Offer Type: Without Lockscreen Ads
Color: Seaglass Green - Aluminum
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
I think I will love it once I get past the drudgery of downloading my library, my greatest wish would be a “download all” option or a transfer from an older device. I’ve reached the point where 16GB isn’t enough yet I dislike the 7” devices so having a 32GB option in the smaller size is ideal for me. The screen isn’t as white as my Matcha but I can live with it, I hate warm light but the “creamy” background isn’t too awful. This Kindle is much quicker and more responsive than my Matcha so I’m very happy I upgraded.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2026 by cmurphyIRL
Great Kindle. Ignore most of the bad reviews
Digital Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Offer Type: Lockscreen Ad-Supported
Color: Ube
Option: Without Kindle Unlimited
This Kindle is great. It’s lightweight, easy to hold. I love the purple and that the wake/sleep button is on the side now. If you’re wanting something that’s light, cute, and portable, go for it! I’d like to touch on some things I keep seeing in reviews. 1 - the battery life. If you’re constantly connected to WiFi, your battery will drain. I’ve had many Kindles and this has always been the case. I only ever connect mine to WiFi to download books. This is common sense. 2 - the brightness. I’ve heard some say that the brightness, even on the max level, is not enough. If that is you, you need your eyes checked. The max brightness on this thing is painful indoors. Mine is only on 3-4 even with a lamp. Additionally, if you have it on max brightness for long periods, of course the battery will drain. This happens with any device. Again, common sense. 3 - warm light is on the paperwhite. Don’t buy this and then whine that there is no warm light. 4 - no charging cord. That is life now unfortunately. It uses USB-C. Buy one. 5 - I almost agreed with the fuzzy text reviews until I realized that I had the text bolder on my previous Kindle. Easy fix. I don’t feel that any of these things are valid reasons to avoid buying this if you want it. Especially if you’re on the go. This is a nice device and MUCH faster than my 2022 basic. But remember, this is the BASIC version. If you want more than dark mode and adjustable brightness, you need to wait for the paperwhite.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2026 by Nicole