Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026

Samsung
44 Overall Score
vs
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023

UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023

UMIDIGI
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026

78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Reading experience 3
👍 Battery life 2
👎 Region locking 3
🤔 Performance 4
👎 Missing charger 1

UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023

88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

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
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Performance 4
👍 Accessories included 3

Scores

Art Design
Samsung
29
UMIDIGI
63
Reading
Samsung
35
UMIDIGI
61
Business
Samsung
33
UMIDIGI
60
Entertainment
Samsung
36
UMIDIGI
59
Student
Samsung
34
UMIDIGI
58
Productivity
Samsung
27
UMIDIGI
56

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1
Processor
CPU—2000 MHz
Cores88
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB16 GB★
Storage64 GB128 GB★
Storage TypeUFS—
Expandable✓✓
Display
Size8.7"11"
Resolution1340 px★—
PanelLCD—
Refresh Rate90 Hz★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C11
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✗✓★
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
IP Rating—IP68 & IP69K
Physical
Weight0.43 kg★0.76 kg
OSAndroid 15Android

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)

Pricing

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026

No current pricing available

UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023

Verdict

★ Winner: UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1

Scores 68 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.

UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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