Both are for field work. The Samsung is compact and comes with an S Pen, the Blackview is big and almost half the price.
Short answer
Galaxy Tab Active5 - Exynos 1380, 8" 120 Hz, S Pen included, IP68, 433 g. Blackview Active 7 - 11", 10,000 mAh, 45 W, LTE and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Wi-Fi | Blackview Active 7 LTE |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Display | 8", TFT LCD, 1920×1200, 120 Hz | 11", IPS LCD, 1920×1200 |
| RAM / storage | 6/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB |
| Rear cameras | 13 MP | 16 MP + 20 MP |
| Front | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Charging | 15 W | 45 W |
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | LTE |
| Speakers | — | 2 |
| Protection | IP68 | — |
| Thickness / weight | 10.1 mm / 433 g | 15.4 mm / 932 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Samsung Exynos 1380 and MediaTek Helio G81. The Exynos 1380 is faster.
Display
8" 1920×1200 120 Hz vs 11" 1920×1200.
Battery and body
5050 mAh and 433 g vs 10,000 mAh and 932 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Compactness, stylus, IP68 - Galaxy Tab Active5.
- Big screen, battery, price - Blackview Active 7.
FAQ
Does the Samsung have LTE?
This version is Wi-Fi only.
Is the Blackview water-resistant?
No IP rating is listed on its page.
Which is cheaper?
The Blackview Active 7.