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Samsung · Tablets
Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 10.1-inch display, replaceable dual batteries, S Pen support, and Wi-Fi or 5G configurations for field work.
Released · First official release in any country
Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.
Samsung confirms availability in Sweden from April 14, 2025, the first manufacturer-confirmed on-sale date. The separate US launch announcement gives an early June 2025 availability window. Samsung Sweden: April 14, 2025 on-sale date for both rugged devices, Samsung UK: specifications, 256 GB 5G model, and No Battery Mode, Samsung Global Newsroom: dual hot swapping and launch specifications, Samsung US Newsroom: announced US availability window, Samsung US business store: current Tab Active5 Pro offers Checked .
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Display diagonal
- 10.1 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Battery capacity
- 10,100 mAh
- Options
- Models
- 4 model numbers across 4 regions See all
- Colors
- Green
Is the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro right for you?
Tab Active5 Pro is a work-installation choice, with dual replaceable batteries and an advertised No Battery Mode. Samsung also advertises Dual Hot-Swap, but Notebookcheck reported that removing either pack shut its June 2025 review unit down. The reason for that discrepancy is not established, so uninterrupted replacement needs confirmation on your exact unit.
Against the Galaxy Tab S11, the important distinction is the documented power workflow. Choose this model because your shift or installation needs it, then account for its 680 g Wi-Fi or 683 g cellular weight and 10.2 mm thickness. A rugged rating does not establish that it will survive every drop or that every enterprise application works well on it.
The Galaxy XCover7 Pro is the pocket-sized alternative with a replaceable battery and the same named chipset. Samsung only explicitly documents Dual Hot-Swap and No Battery Mode for this tablet. For an ordinary home or office tablet, compare the Tab S11 family before paying for work features and accessories you will not use.
A good fit if
- You can validate Samsung's advertised power modes with the exact hardware, firmware, and installation before deployment.
- You need an S Pen and expandable file storage on a rugged 10.1-inch Android tablet.
Look elsewhere if
- You want a lighter everyday tablet: compare Galaxy Tab S11.
- You need a device that fits a pocket: compare Galaxy XCover7 Pro.
Which configuration to choose
Choose Wi-Fi for a fixed installation with a reliable network, or verify the local cellular model and carrier before buying 5G. The recorded US schedule lists both 6 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB for SM-X350 and SM-X358U. UK SM-X356B is verified here at 8 GB / 256 GB; the Levant regional listing proves 6 GB / 128 GB without establishing individual country stores. Korea SM-X356N is verified at 6 GB / 128 GB. Include compatible spare packs, a dock or power source, and any device-management licenses in the budget; the $659 starting store price is not an installed-system cost.
Full specifications
Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the model numbers it applies to are listed under it.
Design
- Width
- 242.9 mm
- Height
- 170.2 mm
- Depth
- 10.2 mm
- Weight
- 680 gSM-X350
- 683 gSM-X358U, SM-X356B, SM-X356N
Display
- Panel type
- TFT LCD
- Resolution width
- 1,920 px
- Resolution height
- 1,200 px
- Display diagonal
- 10.1 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Cameras
- Main camera resolution
- 12 MP
- Front camera resolution
- 8 MP
- Camera configuration / limitations
- 12 MP rear camera with autofocus and flash; 8 MP front camera. Up to 4K video at 30 fps.
Battery
- Maximum wired charging
- Not confirmed
- Charging conditions
- 10,100 mAh typical combined user-replaceable battery capacity Samsung advertises Dual Hot-Swap. Notebookcheck reported in its June 2025 review that removing either pack shut its unit down; the reason for this conflict is not established. Verify this workflow on the exact hardware and firmware before deployment. No Battery Mode requires activation and a dedicated USB-C source supporting at least 9 V / 2.3 A and USB PD 2.0; it limits CPU/GPU performance, maximum volume and display brightness. Spare batteries and cradles are sold separately.
- Battery capacity
- 10,100 mAh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- NFC
- Supported
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C; no cellular radioSM-X350
- 5G Sub-6 and LTE on cellular models; Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C, POGO charging. Wi-Fi-only models are listed separately.SM-X358U, SM-X356B, SM-X356N
Software
- Security support end date
- 2033-05-31
- Operating system
- Android 15 at launch
- Update commitment
- The UK specification table explicitly lists security support through May 31, 2033. A model-specific count of major OS upgrades is not confirmed by the checked sources.
Performance
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Durability
- Water resistance
- IP68: laboratory rating for up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes. MIL-STD-810H testing and IP68-rated S Pen; real-world damage resistance has limits.
Configuration
- Memory
- 6 GB / 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB to 256 GB
Configurations & colors
- Green
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesSM-X350 | Wi-Fi, 6 GB / 128 GBWi-Fi, 8 GB / 256 GB | United States | Green |
| United StatesSM-X358U | 5G, 6 GB / 128 GB5G, 8 GB / 256 GB | United States | Green |
| Levant regional offeringSM-X356B | 5G, 6 GB / 128 GB | — | Green |
| United KingdomSM-X356B | 5G, 8 GB / 256 GB | United Kingdom | Green |
| South KoreaSM-X356N | 5G, 6 GB / 128 GB | South Korea | Green |
Software
Software support: The UK specification table explicitly lists security support through May 31, 2033. A model-specific count of major OS upgrades is not confirmed by the checked sources.
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Samsung documents Dual Hot-Swap and No Battery Mode; independent hot-swap results conflict.
- S Pen support and microSD expansion up to 2 TB.
- Wi-Fi and 5G choices, with 6 GB / 128 GB or 8 GB / 256 GB in the US model schedule.
Limitations
- 680 g for Wi-Fi and 683 g for 5G before optional accessories.
- No Battery Mode needs a suitable external source and restricts performance.
- A verified maximum charging wattage is not confirmed.
- Notebookcheck reported failed hot swapping despite Samsung's advertised feature; the discrepancy is unresolved.
Pricing
$659 · United States, Wi-Fi starting configuration, 6 GB / 128 GB · store price · Checked 2026-10-19 · Source
Sources & verification
- samsung.com · checked Samsung UK: specifications, 256 GB 5G model, and No Battery Mode
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Global Newsroom: dual hot swapping and launch specifications
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung US Newsroom: announced US availability window
- image-us.samsung.com · checked Samsung US: official model, RAM, storage and MSRP schedule
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Global Media Library: rugged-device launch artwork
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung: Galaxy Tab S11 comparison facts
- notebookcheck.net · checked Notebookcheck: June 2025 review reported a conflicting hot-swap result
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