Honor Pad 8 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (7,250 mAh vs 5,050 mAh)
  • Lower weight: 433 g vs 520 g

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and weight.

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

Key differences

  • Resolution

    2560 x 16001920 x 1200
  • Processor

    Snapdragon 680Exynos 2200
  • Battery capacity

    ✓ 7,250 mAh5,050 mAh

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 1,606
Honor Pad 8 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,621
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,606SAR 1,621
ProcessorSnapdragon 680Exynos 2200
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 Active5 5G 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 Active5 5G 128GB?

Honor Pad 8 128GB: Snapdragon 680; Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB: Exynos 2200. 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 Active5 5G 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 Active5 5G 128GB?

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