UAE Price
AED 2,099
India Price
₹51,999
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Tablet · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 256GB is Samsung's 2024 tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5050 mAh battery. At AED 2,099 in the UAE and ₹51,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8-inch display offers a sharp 1920x1200 LCD panel with no high refresh rate, but its rugged design and 5050 mAh removable battery stand out. Powered by an octa-core chipset with Cortex-A78 cores, it handles multitasking and enterprise apps smoothly. Stylus support via S Pen makes it useful for field technicians, warehouse staff, or logistics teams needing note-taking on the go. Its 433g weight feels heavy for prolonged handheld use, and the 5MP rear camera is purely functional—no media consumption here. The Android 14 with One UI 6 ensures long-term updates, but the lack of a high-refresh-rate screen limits smoothness. In UAE at AED 2099, it’s worth it because rugged tablets with 5G and removable batteries rarely drop below AED 2500. In India at ₹51999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 offer better screens and performance for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5050 mAh, removable |
| Battery Capacity | 5050 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 68 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, charging/accessories connector pins |
| Dimensions | 213.8 x 126.8 x 10.1 mm (8.42 x 4.99 x 0.40 in) |
| Weight | 433 g (15.27 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | TFT LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
| Colors | Green, Tactical Edition |
| Models | SM-X306B |
| SAR EU | 0.53 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 700 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, January 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 23 |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab Active5.
Yes, it remains a worthwhile buy in 2026 for rugged use cases due to its durable build and long-term software support. Its 256GB storage and solid performance make it a practical choice for professionals needing reliability over time.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 256GB is priced at AED 2099 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Samsung retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 256GB is priced at ₹51999 in India. It is available through Samsung's official online store and select authorized electronics retailers.
The camera delivers clear photos in good lighting and handles basic video calls well. It is optimized for utility rather than high-end photography, making it sufficient for work-related snapshots.
The battery lasts up to 15 hours of mixed usage on a single charge. It supports all-day operation for fieldwork, presentations, and continuous app use without needing a recharge.
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