Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 18 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro wins 2 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro6998
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsTie100100
- Displayfrom specsXiaomi 18 Pro8592
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger battery10,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger screen10.1" vs 6.4"
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 18 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3). The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 10,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh · Larger display: 10.1" vs 6.4"
More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3). The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh). BeastScore: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 90.1/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 10.1-inch display and 10100 mAh battery. Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 6.4-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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