Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB vs Apple iPad Pro 12GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB is cheaper by SAR 300 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 300
  • More space for photos and apps (128 GB vs 12 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower weight: 444 g vs 800 g

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

    10.1 in✓ 11 in
  • Storage

    ✓ 128 GB12 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    6 GB✓ 12 GB

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,299
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB specs
AppleSAR 4,599
Apple iPad Pro 12GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,299SAR 4,599
Screen size10.1 in✓ 11 in
Storage✓ 128 GB12 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Apple M5
Battery capacity5,050 mAh—
Keyboard support—Yes
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 Pro 128GB and the Apple iPad Pro 12GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPad Pro 12GB: 11 in vs 10.1 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple iPad Pro 12GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; Apple iPad Pro 12GB: Apple M5. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple iPad Pro 12GB?

Storage is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB: 128 GB vs 12 GB on the Apple iPad Pro 12GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple iPad Pro 12GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.