Samsung’s next rugged tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active5, gets the FCC nod

Samsung’s next rugged tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active5, gets the FCC nod،

Last month, Samsung's next-generation rugged tablet appeared in a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) listing, but details were scarce. Today, the device has reappeared, revealing more of what we can expect.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 5G and Wi-Fi variants have been spotted on the FCC certification website, according to MySmartPrice. This successor to the Tab Active4 Pro will pack a 10,000mAh battery and come with a 15W charger. It will also support the S Pen.

The S Pen, model number EJ-PT870, will likely feature a rugged design to match the tablet's durability. One can expect a solid construction with deep grooves on the body for better grip.

The FCC listing also reveals two model numbers: SM-X306B for the 5G variant and SM-X300 for the Wi-Fi only model. It also confirms 128GB of internal storage with microSD support for up to an additional 64GB.

Although the listing provides an overview of the device during testing, it is not clear enough to distinguish the design. However, it appears to come in gray or black. Notably, the Tab Active5 is expected to retain the removable battery design, as the FCC certification suggests.

As Samsung's next rugged tablet lineup, the Tab Active5 is expected to offer MIL-STD-810G-compliant build quality with IP68 dust and water resistance, as well as drop resistance on concrete. The screen should also offer improved touch sensitivity for use with, say, gloves.

Samsung's Active series tablets are designed for those who work outdoors in harsh environmental conditions. The Galaxy Tab Active5 (or whatever its final name is) is expected to arrive in 2024, likely alongside Samsung's next rugged smartphone, the Galaxy Xcover 7.

Previous entries in the Active series debuted in the fall, so this one could follow suit. One thing is for sure, the Korean tech giant is first gearing up to kick things off with the launch of its next flagship series, the Galaxy S24, which is expected to hit the scene in January 2024.