Expect two to three days of general use on a single charge (the battery is rated for 45 hours of mixed usage), with a recharge by way of the in-box 10W charger replenishing power in just over 2.5 hours. Launching on Android 7.1.1 and more recently upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo, the Active 2 also lags behind on the software side too, at least on paper. Just be aware that as with any water-resistant Samsung smartphone or tablet, the Active 2 will warn of “moisture in the USB port” after taking a dunk and will need to be thoroughly dried out before accepting a charge again. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 – Screen Battery life is fine. Our battery rundown test is very intensive, streaming a YouTube video with the screen at maximum brightness. We got 5 hours, 55 minutes, which makes it look like you'd want some spare batteries to swap in if you're going to use the tablet without charging over a long workday. But in a dim restaurant, for instance, you'll have the screen turned way down, which will push the tablet to at least 8 hours of solid screen-on time. RUGGED RELIABILITY-Heavy-duty tech that gets the job done. Built-in features include an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS and geomagnetic sensor. Note: for all Wi-Fi models, GPS technology will only activate when connected to a Wi-Fi network

The touchscreen is as fluid and responsive as you’d expect from a Samsung device, and the stylus accuracy is superb. When free-drawing, the screen goes into palm-rejection mode to prevent your hands triggering unnecessary pen strokes. Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, NFC, and 3G. Sensors on the tablet include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 supports variety of networks for the users to enjoy at any location. With a simple switch, the users can go from one network to another depending on the strength of the network. The networks supported in The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 runs on last year’s Android Nougat 7.1.1 operating system with Samsung’s own launcher software overlaid. If you’re already using Android 8 on your smartphone you’ll find that Android 7.1.1 has fewer emoji options – but other than that, I had no issues with the OS or the user interface – it’s just like using a (really) big Samsung phone. Native split-screen multitasking is appreciated on the Active 2’s relatively large screen too, even if the likelihood of performance issues creeps up when using the feature.Upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 to the Galaxy Tab Active3 will totally depend on the price difference and if you can truly make use of the enhanced features.

Speeds indicate the performance of different processor cores. Core numbers vary between processors. Samsung’s own Exynos 7870 processor offers decidedly disappointing performance, offering functional day-to-day usage that’s all too easy to bog down after enough app jumping or when diving into more intensive tasks like gaming.Network Band: The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider. Memory size - User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the tablet features. Ultimately, what this means is: Do not play games on this tablet. Do not use it for heavy office work or creativity. Use it to fill out forms, process claims, or take photos of injuries to send to the triage unit.