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Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1")

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Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025)

Starting at

£815.93
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Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1")

Starting at

£99.00
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What's the difference between the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) and Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1")?

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") comes down to the RAM and weight. Refurbished, the Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") starts at £99, £716.93 less than the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025).

Refurbished from

£815.93£99

RAM

8 GB4 GB

Weight

683 g450 g
  • The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB.
  • The Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") has a lighter build: 450 g vs 683 g.

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") specs

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and Iconia Tab A10-21 both offer 10.1 inch screens with Android, but they differ in performance, display resolution, storage, and connectivity. The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro suits you if you want faster processing power, more RAM, higher resolution visuals, and 5G connectivity. It also has a 12 megapixel camera and unlocked network compatibility. The Iconia Tab A10-21 provides an experience for everyday tasks with lower RAM and processor speed, smaller storage, and Wi-Fi only. It is lighter in weight, which may appeal if portability is a priority. Both have USB Type-C ports and webcams, making either a reasonable choice depending on your needs.

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") price

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Storage

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") battery life and software updates

Battery

10100 mAhN/A

Maximum operating system supported

Android 15N/A

Year of release

2025N/A

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") performance

Performance differences focus on processor speed, memory, and storage. These affect how smoothly apps run and how much you can keep open at once.

Processor Speed

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 2.5 GHz processor, which is faster than the Iconia Tab A10-21's 1.8000 GHz. This higher speed benefits you if you use demanding apps or multitask frequently, offering quicker response times and smoother operation.

RAM Capacity

With 8 GB of RAM, the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro supports more apps running simultaneously without slowdown. The Iconia Tab A10-21 has 4 GB of RAM, which suits everyday use and lighter multitasking.

Storage Size

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro comes with 256GB of storage, giving you ample space for apps, files, and media. The Iconia Tab A10-21 offers 64GB, which fits basic storage needs and lighter content collections.

Processor brand

QualcommN/A

Processor core

8 coreN/A

Processor speed ghz

2.5 GHz1.8000 GHz

RAM

8 GB4 GB

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") screen

Screen quality is important for viewing clarity and detail. Both tablets share the same size but differ in resolution.

Screen Resolution

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 1920 x 1200 resolution, providing sharper and more detailed images. The Iconia Tab A10-21's 1280 x 800 resolution suits everyday browsing and video watching but with less fine detail.

Screen Size

Both tablets feature a 10.1 inch display, giving you a similar amount of viewing space for videos, reading, and apps.

Brightness

600 nits brightnessN/A

Pixel density

224pppN/A

Refresh rate

120 HzN/A

Resolution

1920 x 12001280 x 800

Screen size

10.1 inch10.1 inch

Screen type

TFT LCDN/A

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") camera

Front camera

8 megapixelsN/A

Front camera definition

8 megapixelsN/A

Main camera

12 megapixelsN/A

Rear camera definition

12 megapixelsN/A

Speakers

Standard speakersN/A

Video recording

4K 30FPSN/A

Webcam

YesYes

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") size and design

Other key differences include network options, camera quality, device weight, and SIM capabilities.

Network Connectivity

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro supports Wi-Fi and 5G networks and is unlocked, allowing use with various carriers. The Iconia Tab A10-21 supports Wi-Fi only and has no SIM port, making it suitable if you primarily use Wi-Fi connections.

Camera Megapixels

The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro features a 12 megapixel camera, which captures more detail than the Iconia Tab A10-21's 8 megapixels. This suits you if you take photos or video calls that benefit from clearer images.

Weight

The Iconia Tab A10-21 weighs 450 g, making it lighter and potentially easier to hold for extended periods. The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro weighs 683 g, which might be noticeable if you prefer a lighter device.

SIM and Connector

Both tablets have USB Type-C connectors for charging and data. The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro does not have a double SIM option and is unlocked for carrier use, while the Iconia Tab A10-21 does not have a SIM port.

120hz

NoN/A

Bluetooth version

Bluetooth 5.4N/A

Carrier compatibility

UnlockedWithout SIM Port

Connector

USB-CUSB-C

Depth

10.2 mmN/A

Double sim

NoNo

Headphones connectivity

3.5 mm headphone jackN/A

Height

242.9 mmN/A

Megapixels

128

Network

Wi-Fi + 5GWi-Fi

Sim format

Nano SIM + eSIMN/A

Weight

683 g450 g

Width

170.2 mmN/A

Wifi technology

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eN/A

With stylus pencil

NoN/A

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) or Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1"): which should you buy?

Buy the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) if

  • you want more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB)

Buy the Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") if

  • you want to spend less: it starts at £99, £716.93 less than the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025)
  • you want a lighter build (450 g vs 683 g)

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") FAQs

Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) vs Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") comes down to the RAM and weight. The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) has more RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB. The Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") has a lighter build: 450 g vs 683 g.

The Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") is cheaper refurbished, from £99 compared with £815.93 for the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025).

Refurbished, the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (10.1", 2025) comes in 256GB, and the Iconia Tab A10-21 (10.1") in 64GB.

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