Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB is cheaper by SAR 289 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 289
  • Lower weight: 332 g vs 433 g
  • Larger screen size: 8.7 in vs 8 in · slight difference
  • More space for photos and apps (128 GB vs 64 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (6 GB vs 4 GB)
  • Higher years of OS updates: 4 years vs 3 years

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 8.7 in8 in
  • Storage

    64 GB✓ 128 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    4 GB✓ 6 GB

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,332
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,621
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,332SAR 1,621
Screen size✓ 8.7 in8 in
Storage64 GB✓ 128 GB
Memory (RAM)4 GB✓ 6 GB
Processor—Exynos 2200
Battery capacity5,100 mAh5,050 mAh
Stylus support—Yes
Keyboard supportYes—
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB: 8.7 in vs 8 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB?

Storage is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB: 128 GB vs 64 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB?

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

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB: 6 GB vs 4 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 64GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.