Honor Pad 8 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor Pad 8 128GB is cheaper by SAR 576 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Honor Pad 8 128GB — Bigger battery for longer sessions (7,250 mAh vs 5,050 mAh). Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB — no clear lead in the recorded specs.

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 576
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (7,250 mAh vs 5,050 mAh)
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED
  • Resolution

    2560 x 16001920 x 1200
  • Processor

    Snapdragon 680Exynos 1380

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 1,720
Honor Pad 8 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 2,296
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,720SAR 2,296
ProcessorSnapdragon 680Exynos 1380
Battery capacity✓ 7,250 mAh5,050 mAh
Stylus support—Yes
Keyboard supportYes—
Screen size8 in8 in
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB6 GB
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB?

No difference here: screen size is 8 in on both.

What is the difference in processor between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB?

Honor Pad 8 128GB: Snapdragon 680; Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB: Exynos 1380. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Honor Pad 8 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 128GB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.