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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is the better phone for most people

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

6.2/10

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Overall winnerSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

8.4/10

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Best for

  • GamingSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

Head to head

  • Performance
    5.3
    8.7

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has the faster chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 against Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.

  • Gaming
    5.4
    8.6

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Longevity
    6.2
    9.6

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra should get software updates for about 6.9 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro.

  • Connectivity
    7.7
    6.9

    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra lacks.

  • Extras
    7.0
    3.6

    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a headphone jack; Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra does not.

All specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, May 07
Available. Released 2026, October 07
Model
SM-X356B, SM-X350
SM-X940, SM-X946
OS Version
Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro Wi-Fi SM-X350; Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 5G SM-X356B
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Wi-Fi (SM-X940); Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 5G (SM-X946)
Performance
CPU
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
Display
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
–
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
–
45W wired, 100% in 95 min
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 68
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
Ports
Headphone Jack
Yes
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2, charging/accessories connector pins
USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
Build and size
Build
–
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Dimensions
10.1 inches, 295.8 cm 2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio)
14.6 inches, 617.8 cm 2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is the better phone for most people. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro wins on connectivity and extras; Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra wins on performance, gaming and longevity.

Which is faster, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has the faster chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 against Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra should get software updates for about 6.9 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro.

Which connects better, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra lacks.

Which has more extras, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a headphone jack; Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra does not.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is the newer of the two, released September 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.