The slightly coarse texture of the body also means that it does not gather many fingerprints or smudges, which was the case with previous models, including the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. One of the main advantages of the polycarbonate body is that it makes the new Kindle (2022) a lot lighter at 158g, compared to the previous model. The back panel and frame on the new Kindle is made from polycarbonate and feels a bit cheap. Of course, you can attach the optional Kindle Fabric Cover which is available in four colours for an additional Rs. The large embossed logo has some sharp edges and the same can be said about the cut out for the USB Type-C port, which finally makes it to the base Kindle model too. The big curved arrow (smile) logo, which was first seen on the Kindle Paperwhite, replaces the usual Amazon branding on the back panel. Without the optional cover, it feels far from premium, and since it lacks the soft rubber-like texture, it is also very slippery. Most of the above changes are mainly because Amazon switched to, what appears to be, a simpler matte-finished polycarbonate body. I received the latter finish for this review.

The new Kindle is now thinner than the sleek-looking Kindle Paperwhite by a mere 0.1mm and is available in Black and Denim finishes.

This is mainly down to the new cosmetic design and the fact that Amazon’s engineers have managed to shrink the bezels while still retaining the display’s size at six inches. The Amazon Kindle (2022) looks quite different compared to any previous Kindle model.

But, should you upgrade to it if you already own a 10th generation model? More importantly, is the slightly pricier Kindle Paperwhite a better deal at Rs. This includes more storage, a compact and lighter design, and a much better display compared to the previous model. On paper, the new Kindle (2022) comes with plenty of useful upgrades. 7,999, the newer model has received a noticeable bump in price. Compared to the previous model which was priced at Rs. The all-new Amazon Kindle (2022) has been launched in India at Rs.

Kindle paperwhite 2022