Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5

System: Android 14
Screen: 8" LCD, 120 Hz
Chip: Samsung Exynos
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 5,050 mAh
Pen: In the box
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 433 g

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 at a glance

Screen

Compact screen, high refresh

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Performance

Entry-level chip

Built for video, reading and light apps rather than games or multitasking.
Memory

Enough RAM for most

Handles a few apps at once. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Pen & keyboard

Pen in the box

Notes and sketches from day one, no extra purchase.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Rugged and waterproof

Sealed against dust and water and built to survive drops on site.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Tab Active5
Series	Galaxy Tab Active
Versions	8GB + 256GB, LTE
Colours	Green

Software

Runs Android with apps from Google Play.

Operating system	Android
Launched with	Android 14

Performance

Built for video, reading and light apps rather than games or multitasking.

Chip	Samsung Exynos
Process	5 nm
CPU cores	8
Max CPU speed	2 GHz

Memory & storage

Enough memory for everyday multitasking.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	6 GB
RAM options	6 GB / 8 GB
Storage	128 GB
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	1 TB

Display

A compact screen that scrolls smoothly.

Screen size	8 in
Panel	LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1200
Aspect ratio	16:10
Refresh rate	120 Hz

Pen & keyboard

The pen comes in the box.

Pen	In the box
Compatible pens	S Pen

Battery & charging

Battery details are below.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity	5,050 mAh
Charging dock	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	13 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K
Front camera	5 MP
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3
GPS	All models
USB speed	480 Mbps
Ports	Type-C USB 2.0, POGO Pin, 3.5mm Earjack
NFC	Yes

Size & build

Built to take water, dust and knocks.

Weight	433 g
Thickness	10.1 mm
Height	213.8 mm
Width	126.8 mm
Dust & water rating	IP68
MIL-STD-810 tested	Yes
Removable battery	Yes
Unlock	Face Recognition, Fingerprint
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light, Hall

In the box & kids

In the box	S Pen

Specs compiled from Samsung's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.