Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro VS Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both feature a waterproof design with an IP68 rating, meaning they are resistant to dust and can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep for a limited time. Both tablets also come with a stylus, but neither includes a detachable or backlit keyboard.

In terms of physical dimensions, the Tab Active 5 Pro is heavier and bulkier. It weighs 683 g and has a thickness of 10.2 mm, with dimensions of 242.9 mm in width and 170.2 mm in height. The Tab S10 FE is lighter, at 500 g, and thinner, at just 6 mm. It also has slightly different dimensions, with a width of 254.3 mm and a height of 165.8 mm. The Tab Active 5 Pro has a larger overall volume of 421.68 cm³ compared to the Tab S10 FE's 252.98 cm³.

Both tablets offer similar water resistance features, but the Tab Active 5 Pro's larger size and heavier weight suggest it is designed for more rugged usage. The Tab S10 FE, while still offering solid water resistance, is a more compact and lightweight option.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE have different display specifications. The Tab Active 5 Pro has a 10.1″ screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 px and a pixel density of 224 ppi, while the Tab S10 FE features a larger 10.9″ screen with a higher resolution of 2304 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 249 ppi. The Tab S10 FE’s display thus offers sharper visuals with its higher resolution and pixel density.

Both devices use LCD displays, but the Tab Active 5 Pro has an IPS panel for wider viewing angles. The Tab S10 FE, on the other hand, does not specifically mention IPS. In terms of refresh rate, the Tab Active 5 Pro supports a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the Tab S10 FE’s 90Hz.

Regarding durability, both tablets come with branded damage-resistant glass, though the Tab Active 5 Pro uses Gorilla Glass Victus, while the Tab S10 FE is equipped with Gorilla Glass 5. Neither tablet supports HDR10 or HDR10+, and neither has an e-paper or sapphire glass display. Both models include a touch screen, ensuring interactive use.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both feature 256GB of internal storage, but differ in RAM, with the Tab Active 5 Pro having 8GB and the Tab S10 FE offering 12GB. Both tablets are powered by different chipsets: the Tab Active 5 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tab S10 FE is equipped with the Samsung Exynos 1580. The Tab Active 5 Pro has a lower multi-core Geekbench 6 score of 3239 compared to the Tab S10 FE's 3893, and a single-core score of 1162, while the Tab S10 FE achieves 1360.

Both devices share several features, such as an external memory slot, support for 64-bit, integrated LTE, big.LITTLE technology, and Android 15. They also support OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX 12, and both have integrated graphics. The Tab Active 5 Pro has a slightly lower GPU clock speed of 1050 MHz, compared to the Tab S10 FE’s 1300 MHz. The CPU speed on the Tab Active 5 Pro includes 1 core at 2.5 GHz, 3 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 4 cores at 1.8 GHz, while the Tab S10 FE has 1 core at 2.9 GHz, 3 cores at 2.6 GHz, and 4 cores at 1.95 GHz. The Tab Active 5 Pro’s turbo clock speed is 2.4 GHz, while the Tab S10 FE reaches 2.9 GHz.

In terms of graphical performance, the Tab S10 FE also has a higher number of shading units (256 vs. 128) and a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s compared to the Tab Active 5 Pro's 25.6 GB/s. Both tablets support HMP (heterogeneous multiprocessing) and share the same OpenCL version (2), but the S10 FE’s higher RAM and GPU clock speed suggest it may handle more demanding tasks more efficiently.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both feature high-quality cameras, though with some differences in specifications. The Tab Active 5 Pro has a 12 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the Tab S10 FE offers a 13 MP main camera and a 12 MP front camera. Both tablets can record video at 2160 x 30 fps, but the Tab Active 5 Pro includes a video light, whereas the Tab S10 FE does not.

Both tablets offer a similar set of features, including HDR mode, touch autofocus, manual white balance, CMOS sensors, and continuous autofocus when recording movies. Neither device supports 360° panorama or slow-motion video recording. The Tab Active 5 Pro’s main camera has a wide aperture of 1.8f, compared to the Tab S10 FE’s slightly narrower 2f aperture, which may result in a slight difference in low-light performance.

In terms of additional features, the Tab Active 5 Pro includes manual ISO and manual exposure controls, a front-facing LED flash (though the Tab S10 FE does not), and a video light. However, both devices lack optical image stabilization and 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Both tablets also support manual focus and manual shutter speed adjustments, offering flexibility for users who want more control over their shots.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE feature stereo speakers, providing an enhanced audio experience. However, there is a difference in audio connectivity. The Tab Active 5 Pro includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones or other audio accessories. In contrast, the Tab S10 FE does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, which may limit wired audio options for users of that device.

Neither tablet includes a radio, so users won't have access to FM radio on either device.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE differ in battery power and some charging features. The Tab Active 5 Pro is equipped with a larger 10,100 mAh battery, while the Tab S10 FE has an 8,000 mAh battery. Both devices feature rechargeable batteries and have a battery level indicator, but the Tab Active 5 Pro has a removable battery, whereas the Tab S10 FE does not.

Neither tablet supports wireless charging. The Tab S10 FE, however, supports fast charging, while the Tab Active 5 Pro does not.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both offer a wide range of connectivity and features, but there are some differences. The Tab Active 5 Pro supports Wi-Fi versions Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the Tab S10 FE supports the same Wi-Fi versions, plus Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offering an additional Wi-Fi standard. The Tab Active 5 Pro has dual SIM support (2 SIM cards), while the Tab S10 FE features 1 eSIM and 1 SIM card slot.

Both tablets offer advanced privacy features, such as location and camera/microphone privacy options, as well as the ability to block app tracking. Both devices also support on-device machine learning, clipboard warnings, and manual control over notifications. Features like split screen, PiP, dynamic theming, and dark mode are available on both tablets. The Tab Active 5 Pro includes a USB 3.2 port, while the Tab S10 FE uses USB 2.0, and the download speed is higher on the Tab S10 FE at 5100 MBits/s compared to the Tab Active 5 Pro’s 2900 MBits/s.

Both tablets support 5G connectivity, but the Tab Active 5 Pro includes a fingerprint scanner, which the Tab S10 FE lacks. The Tab S10 FE, however, includes a fingerprint scanner, which the Tab Active 5 Pro lacks. Neither tablet has a built-in projector, infrared sensor, or support for Ethernet. Both tablets have NFC, a gyroscope (though the Tab S10 FE lacks this), accelerometer, and compass features. While both offer customizable notifications, voice commands, and offline voice recognition, the Tab S10 FE has 3D facial recognition, which is not available on the Tab Active 5 Pro.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE are equipped with DDR5 memory and support multithreading. This means both devices are capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, offering efficient performance for various applications and workloads.

As the specifications are identical for both tablets in this group, there are no differences in memory version or processing capabilities between the two devices.