The portfolio of the number one Korean brand has another addition. An 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 tablet has been released to the market. Considering the company’s trend of releasing new gadgets weekly, this product attracted attention. A rugged tablet, especially from such a renowned brand, is a rarity in 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3: technical specifications
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor | 4@2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 + 4@1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Internal storage | 64/128 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes, microSD cards up to 1 TB |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, MIMO |
| Ports | USB 3.1 Gen 1, Pogo Pin, Nano-SIM, 3.5mm Jack |
| LTE | 4G FDD LTE, 4G TDD LTE |
| Cameras | Main: 13MP, autofocus + 5MP, flash |
| Display size | 8 inches |
| Screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 x 1200) |
| Display type | PLS TFT LCD |
| Sensors | Accelerometer;
Fingerprint sensor; Gyroscope; Geomagnetic sensor; Hall sensor; RGB light sensor; Proximity sensor. |
| Navigation | GPS + GLONASS + Beidou + Galileo |
| Battery | Removable, 5050mAh |
| Stylus support | Yes, S Pen |
| Security | Face recognition;
Fingerprint scanner; IP68; MIL-STD-810G. |
| Dimensions | 126.8 x 213.8 x 9.9mm |
| Weight | 430 grams |
| Price | $550 |
Features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
The main advantage of this gadget is its complete protection against harsh operating conditions. Note that this is not just IP68, which provides dust and water resistance. The manufacturer claims support for the military standard MIL-STD-810G. This fundamentally changes the perception of the tablet. To clarify, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 can:
- Drop from heights;
- Be submerged in water;
- Be covered in sand or dust.
The tablet also has a removable battery. For about 3-4 years, mobile device manufacturers have been releasing equipment with soldered-in batteries. A replaceable battery is most likely designed to install a higher-capacity battery. Otherwise, such a decision is hard to explain.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
Before the gadget even hits the testing phase, a list of its pros and cons can already be noted. One clear advantage is the price of this device. After all, $550 for a “armored” tablet is quite reasonable. A powerful chipset and decent technical specifications will ensure the device’s performance throughout the working day or night.
A weak point of the tablet is the screen. Once again, Samsung installs its own PLS matrix on tablets. Yes, the display shows a good color gamut compared to TFT on budget devices. But it falls short of the IPS standard. By the way, according to surveys conducted in different countries, people tend not to buy Samsung equipment because of the PLS matrix. Korean gadgets are priced similarly to Apple, but the screen performance is comparable to most budget tablets from Chinese brands.