Samsung’s new rugged tablet brings many notable features, and it even works when you remove the battery, but there’s a limitation.
Samsunghas announced the new Tab Active 5. The tablet brings a rugged build with military grade rating, but the most interesting bit is probably its ability to function without a battery. Samsung says this feature is supposed to protect the battery health in hot environments such as in a kiosk or vehicle.
The tablet caters to people who work in harsh condition or those who are adventures at heart. It brings a an 8-inch 120Hz TFT screen, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The device features an IP68 rating, meaning it’s resistant against water and dust.
Tab Active 5 has a MIL-STD-810H military grade design and features a 3.5mm headphone jack. Circling back to its main highlight, Samsungsaysthe tablet can be used without a battery in the “No Battery Mode”. However, you still need to connect it to a dedicated USB Type-C power source.
Galaxy Tab Active 5 also supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3. It is powered by an unnamed 5 nm processor.
Samsung also launched a rugged smartphone
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 has also debuted alongside the tablet and it flexes the same durability features as the slate. The ruggedphoneis built around a 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT screen with a waterdrop notch. The panel is clad with top-of-the-line Gorilla Glass Victus+.
Notably, the Galaxy XCover 7 also has pogrammable keys, which enable shortcuts and improved productivity.
Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
