Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB is cheaper by SAR 884 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Lower weight: 433 g vs 659 g
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 884
  • Larger screen size: 11 in vs 8 in
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (6,840 mAh vs 5,050 mAh)
  • Higher years of OS updates: 7 years vs 4 years

The deciding difference here: screen size and battery capacity and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    8 in✓ 11 in
  • Battery capacity

    5,050 mAh✓ 6,840 mAh
  • Connectivity

    3G, 4G, 5GWi-Fi

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,621
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 737
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,621SAR 737
Screen size8 in✓ 11 in
ProcessorExynos 2200—
Battery capacity5,050 mAh✓ 6,840 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB6 GB
Stylus supportYesYes
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB: 11 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 Active5 5G 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11+ 128GB?

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