Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1200 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1920 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 550 |
| PPI | 224 | 224 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.9 | 71.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Adreno 616 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7870 Octa | Snapdragon 670 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7300 | 7600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 254.2 | 243.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 525 | 653 |
| Width (mm) | 155.3 | 170.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, May. Released 2016, May | 2019, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, October |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou (market dependent) - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro packs a 7600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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