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📚 Elevate your reading game—faster, brighter, and built for every journey.
The all-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) features a next-gen 7” glare-free display with 25% faster page turns, a sleek ultra-thin design, and an impressive 12-week battery life on a single USB-C charge. Waterproof with IPX8 rating, it’s perfect for reading anywhere—whether poolside or in bright sunlight. With 16 GB storage and access to over 15 million titles, this Kindle offers a distraction-free, immersive reading experience tailored for the modern professional on the go.
| Display | Amazon's 7” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
| Size | 5” x 7” x 0.3” (127.6 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.4 oz (211g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
| System Requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
| On-Device Storage | 16 GB; holds thousands of books. |
| Cloud Storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
| Battery Life | A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
| Charge Time | Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
| Accessibility Features | VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes Dark Mode and the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
| Content Formats Supported | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). Learn more about supported file types for personal documents. |
| Documentation | Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
| Warranty and Service | 1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.. Here's the information on out-of-warranty repair service options. |
| Included in the Box | Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about our waterproof features. |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Generation | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) |
| MRP (inclusive of taxes) | Rs. 21,999 |
| Name and Address of Importer | Amazon Wholesale (India) Private Limited. Block E, Unit No. 1401-1421, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 |
| Name and Address of Manufacturer | NANCHANG QINSHENG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., NO. 638, HANGKONGCHENG AVENUE, NANCHANG HI-TECH DEVELOPMENT ZONE, NANCHANG CITY, JIANGXI PROVINCE, P.R. CHINA, JIANGXI, 330096 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Name of Commodity | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) Wifi E-Reader |
| Net Quantity | 1 |
| Customer care contact details | Phone: 180012009011 Email: [email protected] |
| ASIN | B0DKTZ6592 |
| Contents | E-reader, USB cable |
User
A Purchase I Wish I Had Made Earlier
I absolutely love my Kindle. After using it for a few days, I can honestly say it has completely changed my reading experience.The display feels just like reading a real book, and it’s very comfortable on the eyes, even during long reading sessions. The battery life is excellent, it’s lightweight, and I can carry an entire library wherever I go.One feature I especially appreciate is the built-in dictionary. Whenever I come across an unfamiliar English word, I can simply tap on it and instantly see its meaning. As someone trying to improve my vocabulary while reading, this has been incredibly helpful and has made reading much more enjoyable.The distraction-free environment also helps me stay focused on books instead of constantly checking my phone.If you enjoy reading or want to build a reading habit I highly recommend getting a Kindle. For me, it has been worth every penny, and I only wish I had bought one sooner.
User
Worth it.
It’s the best purchase I have ever had. I love reading books but I don’t have that much space to buy every physical copy and keep so I needed light weight e reader. The battery lasts for at least 15 days if you are reading every day 1-2 hours. Your eyes will not strain if you are reading continuously for 4-5hours.
User
Great purchase if you want to get back in touch with reading
This was an impulse buy for me to get back into reading without sacrificing a screen! Boy does this deliver!The electronic ink feels great on the matte screen. Space wise it's more than sufficient. We can wirelessly load our own epubs using a computer. I paired this with the kindle cover which in itself is a great tactile experience.The library becomes a bit slow to respond if you have a lot of books but once you start with one, it's a great experience.
User
Satisfied
The product is handy and reading during the day time is easy as it does not affect eyes but price is a bit high , as this is my first kindle so I don’t know about the other versions but this one is handy overall good for readers
User
16 GB KINDLE Paper white
The look is sleek , easy to carry around. It’s faster than my previous kindle. Though the size is a bit big to hold comfortably and read while laying down.
User
Buy it
I delayed buying a Kindle for years , i should not have , the book reading expericne is amazing and am not missing reading a physical book at all10/10
User
13 Years, 5 Kindles, and a Reading Ritual That Stuck
My Kindle saga started way back in 2012 with the 5th Gen—imported from the US because Kindle hadn’t reached Indian shores yet. That little slab of e-ink magic got four solid years of loyal service before I passed it on to someone who’d never tried an e-reader.In 2015, I picked up the Kindle 7th Gen Touch, and wow, did that one put in the work. It survived until 2023, almost eight years! What finally brought it down? The micro-USB charging port broke. That’s it. No drama. Just a quiet exit after a long, noble run. Honestly, most phones don’t even make it to the second Android update.In 2018, I got the Paperwhite 4—not because the old one failed, but because I needed that front light. Nighttime reading without waking anyone up? Game changer. That one lived right next to my pillow.Then in 2021, I moved to the Paperwhite 5 (USB-C, bigger screen, better light), and now in 2025, I’ve pre-ordered the Paperwhite 6. It’s like clockwork—every few years, I upgrade not out of necessity, but out of curiosity and gratitude. And each old Kindle gets handed down. No landfill. Just legacy.The Kindle isn’t flashy. It doesn’t send notifications or beg for attention. It just quietly builds a reading habit that sticks. After all these years, it’s still the only device that makes me feel like I’m spending time instead of wasting it.Final Thoughts:Speaking from over a decade of experience, it’s time to break the misconception: a Kindle isn’t just a ‘lesser tablet.’ It’s not about flashy features or multitasking capabilities. It’s about what it doesn’t have—no notifications, no social media, no distractions.When you pick up a Kindle and leave your phone behind, you enter a zone of pure, uninterrupted reading. It’s a device that respects your focus and fosters a genuine connection with the written word.So, if you’re looking to build a reading habit or deepen your existing one, a Kindle isn’t just a gadget—it’s a gateway to a more mindful reading experience.
User
Good value and good product
I have using the paperwhite first model since 2013-. Had to buy this because of Amazon kicking it out of support and I particularlly need it as I borrow from Kindle unlimited regularly.The enw is good - though a bit bigger than the old one -- which size I thought was ideal for holding in my hand while reading in bed. The screen clarity is much better with higher resolution and it is much faster than the old one - no doubt. No problems with syncing with my kindle unlimited library borrowings.I continue to enjoy using the paperwhite.But regret very much having to throw away my old one - its been a great companion for me over the last 13 years.
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