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

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB is cheaper by SAR 1,624 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,624
  • Lower weight: 433 g vs 469 g · slight difference
  • Larger screen size: 11 in vs 8 in
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Higher years of OS updates: 7 years vs 4 years

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

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    8 in✓ 11 in
  • Memory (RAM)

    6 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,621
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,244
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,621SAR 3,244
Screen size8 in✓ 11 in
Memory (RAM)6 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorExynos 2200—
Battery capacity5,050 mAh—
Keyboard support—Yes
Cellular (SIM)Yes—
Storage128 GB128 GB
Stylus supportYesYes

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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 S 11 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 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 S 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 S 11 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB: 12 GB vs 6 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.