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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Exynos 7870

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 51% of tablets
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 52%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

7.7

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software & Features

5%

8.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 51%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

7.7

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

7.4

Software & Features

5%

8.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

6.1
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 6.1 points, which is lower than 60.2% of Tablets.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
RAM capacity
3 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 45% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
172 points
This tablet scored 172 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 95.2% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Exynos 7870
This tablet uses the Exynos 7870 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 78.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 which is wider than that of 82.2% of tablets and equal to that of 3.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,450 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,450 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 52.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
11 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
?
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IP68
This tablet has an IP rating of IP68 which is higher than that of 94.8% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
Weight
419 g
This tablet weighs 419 g which is lighter than 73.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 7870 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 7,870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP68 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP68 vs not rated
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 80 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (480 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    480 nits vs 400 nits
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Exynos 7870 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Exynos 7,870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 46.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (950 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    950 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 80 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (480 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    480 nits vs 400 nits
  • 79 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (480 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    480 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP68 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP68 vs not rated
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 14.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (419 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    419 g vs 490 g
  • 47.7 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (127.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    127.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T830 MP1 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T830 MP1 vs Mali-G51
  • 32.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 74% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (492 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    492 points vs 1,891 points
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 76.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (172 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    172 points vs 729 points
  • 7.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.42 vs 8.000).
    7.42 vs 8
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T830 MP1 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T830 MP1 vs Mali-G51
  • 74% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (492 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    492 points vs 1,891 points
  • 76.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (172 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    172 points vs 729 points
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 20% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 43.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (8.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    8.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (996:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    996:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 32.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 16.7% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB)

  • Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810G) and IP68 water/dust resistance
  • Removable and user-replaceable battery for extended field use
  • Responsive S Pen stylus that works even when the screen is wet
  • Enhanced touch sensitivity modes for use with thick gloves
  • High display brightness (up to 480 nits) suitable for outdoor visibility
  • Physical navigation buttons and biometric security (fingerprint/facial recognition)
  • Pogo pin connectors for easy docking and charging in commercial environments

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (3GB + 16GB)

  • Critically low internal storage (16GB), with over half consumed by the OS
  • Aging processor (Exynos 7870) results in occasional lag and slow performance
  • Low-resolution display (1280 x 800) compared to consumer-grade tablets
  • Underwhelming camera performance, particularly in low-light conditions
  • Outdated Android version (7.1 Nougat) with limited modern software support
  • High price point relative to its technical specifications
  • Single, relatively quiet speaker and lack of HDMI output

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE (SM-T395) is an 8-inch ruggedized Android tablet powered by a 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB. Built for durability, it features IP68 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810G military-grade shock protection, and includes a water-resistant S Pen with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. Main pros include its highly portable, one-handed design, a bright 480-nit display for outdoor visibility, and a 4,450mAh user-replaceable battery that is rare in modern tablets. However, notable cons include its low WXGA (1280x800) screen resolution, limited onboard storage that fills up quickly, and dated hardware that may struggle with demanding contemporary applications or high-end gaming.

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