Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023
The UMIDIGI Active T1 is a rugged, affordable tablet that excels as a media consumption device. Users praise its durable build, bright 2K display, long battery life, and included accessories like a case and stylus. While not suited for high-end gaming, it handles everyday tasks smoothly and offers great value for the price. Some minor drawbacks include a resistive screen protector and limited carrier compatibility.
Pros
- Durable rugged build
- Bright 2K display
- Long battery life
- Included case and stylus
- Good value for money
Cons
- Resistive screen protector
- Limited carrier compatibility
- Not for high-end gaming
- Basic display settings
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | 2000 MHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 11" |
| Resolution | 1340 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 & IP69K |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.76 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Android |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.