The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 1380 (5 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,050 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).
2024 · Lower-mid-range · Android 14
Overall
B+
Performance
A
Display
B+
Battery
A
Camera
B+
Software
A
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size8" · 213.8 x 126.8 x 10.1 mm (8.42 x 4.99 x 0.40 in)
ChipsetExynos 1380 (5 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,050 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Entry-level Exynos 1380 (5 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Heavy at 433g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, charging/accessories connector pins
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 supports 5G connectivity.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 supports eSIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is rated IP68 — Stylus IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop resistant up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810H compliant.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 ships with Android 14, One UI 6.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 uses USB Type-C 2.0, charging/accessories connector pins.
