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Alongside a rugged smartphone, the Galaxy Xcover 7, Samsung may also be readying a rugged Android tablet. The unannounced tablet was recently certified by the FCC, revealing a few key specs in the process. The device will succeed last year’s Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro and may arrive as the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro or Galaxy Tab Active 5.
Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro certified by the FCC
The new Samsung tablet has model numbers SM-X300 and SM-X306B, which are Wi-Fi and cellular (5G) variants of the same product. The FCC certified both and revealed that the tablet will support 15W fast wired charging. Its battery capacity is not known but the device boasts 128GB of internal storage (may be available in other storage options) and features a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity externally.
The Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro supports the S Pen, the FCC documents confirmed. The stylus pen accessory bears the model number EJ-PT870 (via MySmartPrice). Details about its latency and other specs are missing. However, since we are talking about a rugged product, the S Pen should feature a rugged design too. We are expecting a strong build with deep grooves on the body for better grip.
Speaking of ruggedness, the tablet itself should feature a MIL-STD-810G-compliant build quality with IP68 dust and water resistance and drop-to-concrete resistance. The screen should also boast enhanced touch sensitivity so it could be used with wet fingers or gloves. Samsung’s Active-series tablets and Xcover-series phones are targeted at people working outdoors in harsh environmental conditions.
The rest of the specs of the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro are still under wraps. The 2022 model has a 7,600mAh battery and features a 10.1-inch display. It is unclear whether the upcoming tablet will be bigger or smaller than its predecessor. Regardless, the device should boast a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, Samsung DeX support, and Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. We expect more leaks and rumors about the tablet in the coming months.
The new rugged tablet may debut in 2024
As of this writing, there is no word on the launch of the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro or whatever else the upcoming rugged Samsung tablet is called. The previous two models in the series debuted in September 2022 and September 2020. The new device may not be here until a few months in 2024. Samsung could unveil it after the Galaxy S24 series, which arrives in the second half of January.