Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB vs Apple iPad Pro 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB is cheaper by SAR 550 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 550
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 128 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

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 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    6 GB✓ 12 GB

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,199
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB specs
AppleSAR 4,749
Apple iPad Pro 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,199SAR 4,749
Screen size10.1 in✓ 11 in
Storage128 GB✓ 256 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 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPad Pro 256GB: 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 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; Apple iPad Pro 256GB: 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 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPad Pro 256GB: 256 GB vs 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB. 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 256GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.