Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 receives mixed reviews, with many praising its solid build, bright sunlight-readable screen, and good value for the price. However, a recurring and significant complaint is that refurbished units frequently arrive without the advertised rugged protective case and sometimes with a non-original S Pen, which undermines the ruggedness claims. Performance is generally good after updates, though some users note slow initial setup and bloatware issues.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Bright screen in sunlight
- Good value for price
- Removable battery
- Fingerprint lock capability
Cons
- Missing rugged case in refurbished units
- Non-original S Pen included
- Slow initial software update process
- Bloatware difficult to remove
- No quick-start guide included
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 Active3 8" | UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.7 GHz | 2000 MHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 11" |
| Resolution | 1200 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 & IP69K |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.76 kg |
| OS | Android 10 | Android |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
UMIDIGI Active T1 11" Active T1 Black 2023
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.