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Matepad Pro 10 8 (2021) vs Galaxy Tab Active Pro

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Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) 512GB

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) 512GB

AED 1,749

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 256GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 256GB

AED 1,599

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Best Camera

Matepad Pro 10 8 (2021)

Best Battery

Galaxy Tab Active Pro

Our Verdict

Matepad Pro 10 8 (2021) vs Galaxy Tab Active Pro

Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 (2021) wins on display: 10.8 inches vs 10.1 inches (0.7 inches larger), 2560x1600 resolution (280 ppi) vs 1920x1200 (224 ppi), and IPS LCD with 540 nits brightness outperforms the Tab Active Pro’s lower-resolution LCD. Artists and professionals needing precise input should choose the Huawei, as it supports the M-Pencil stylus with 4096 pressure levels for note-taking and drawing, while its 512GB storage and faster Kryo 585 chipset handle multitasking and media editing smoothly. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 256GB suits field workers or rugged environments due to its MIL-STD-810H certification, IP68 rating, and replaceable battery, despite heavier weight and weaker performance from the older Kryo 360 chip. In UAE at AED 1749 vs AED 1599, the Huawei is better because of its sharper screen and stylus support; in India at ₹39699 vs ₹36499, the Huawei wins on value because the M-Pencil adds ₹5000+ in accessory cost for Samsung’s non-stylus-ready display.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Matepad Pro 10 8 (2021)
Galaxy Tab Active Pro
OS
HarmonyOS 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Screen Size
10.8 inches, 338.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~280 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Storage
512
256
Battery
7250 mAh mAh
7600 mAh mAh
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Weight
460 g (1.01 lb)
653 g (1.44 lb)

Price Comparison

MarketMatepad Pro 10 8 (2021)Galaxy Tab Active ProDifference
UAEAED 1,749AED 1,599Galaxy Tab Active Pro saves AED 150
India₹ 39,699₹ 36,499Galaxy Tab Active Pro saves ₹ 3,200

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