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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5

Brand
Samsung
Release date
2024
Screen size
8 ″
Chip
Samsung Exynos 1380 S5E8835
Memory
6 GB
Storage
128 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Galaxy Tab Active5 combines rugged IP68 protection and strong connectivity with expandable storage, but its 5050 mAh battery and TFT display limit endurance and viewing quality.

What is good

  • IP68 protection supports a rugged, water- and dust-resistant design.
  • 5G, dual SIM slots, and Bluetooth 5.3 provide versatile connectivity.
  • Expandable storage complements 128GB and 256GB capacities.

What is not

  • The 5050 mAh battery is small for a tablet.
  • The 8-inch TFT display has modest 1200×1920 resolution.
  • The 433 g weight and 10.1 mm thickness reduce portability.

How the score breaks down

  • Display 44
  • Performance 57
  • Battery 15
  • Storage 66
  • Build 59
  • Connectivity 93
  • Camera 59
  • Software 34

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Written by UnboxingTN’s AI from the score and the specification sheet.

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Specifications

Performance

Chip
Samsung Exynos 1380 S5E8835
Chip maker
Samsung
Cores
8
Graphics
ARM Mali-G68
Operating system
Android
System version
14

Memory and storage

Memory
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Expandable storage
Yes

Display

Screen size
8 ″
Resolution
1,200 × 1,920
Panel type
TFT
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Pixel density
283 ppi

Battery

Battery
5,050 mAh

Cameras

Rear cameras
13 MP
Front cameras
5 MP

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G
SIM slots
2
Bluetooth
Yes v5.3

Design

Weight
433 g
Height
213.8 mm
Width
126.8 mm
Thickness
10.1 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colours
Green Green S Pen