Rugged new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro ultra tough tablet features S Pen and swappable batteries

Most electronics for mainstream use typically aren’t built for usage in areas with extreme conditions like a construction site or a factory floor but the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro is purpose built to shrug off minor inconveniences that would junk less durable slates like drops and splashes and still keep ticking.

The latest addition to their Active series of devices, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro is rated with a MIL-STD-810H toughness rating for surviving extremes of temperature and for moderate drops to the floor up to 1 metre in height.

Add on its shock resistant protective casing and you can increase its survivability to drops all the way to 1.2 metres in height. The tablet also has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating and also has a slab of Corning Gorilla 5 to protect its large 10.1-inch display which makes it exceptionally durable.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro Malaysia price and specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro for the Malaysia market is priced at RM3,299 and seeing that it’s primarily intended for enterprise use, you’ll have to contact Samsung’s authorised distributors, M-Link System (M) Sdn Bhd (+60195930902), SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd (+60162626070) and Tri-e Marketing Sdn Bhd (+60122342492) to purchase it.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro for Malaysia comes with a 10.1-inch WUXGA TFT display with 1,920 x 1,200 pixels resolution and has a Touch Sensitivity mode especially for when users are using it when wearing gloves.

The tablet is powered by a 2.4GHz octacore processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage via a microSD card with support for up to 1TB cards. While official literature doesn’t state what the exact model of processor, online sources like GSMArena state that it’s a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor built on a 6nm process running Android 12 with up to 5 years of security updates which is in line with Samsung’s current standards for their other consumer offerings like their current mainstream Tab S8 series.

Of note is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro features 5G connectivity along with fast WiFi 6 which enables it to cover all the bases especially for offsite work where WiFi may be unavailable or sketchy to begin with. It also has NFC and also ships with a S Pen stylus that’s also IP68-rated which makes it handy for a unique number of other use cases.

For those who need heavy multitasking duties, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro features Samsung’s vaunted DeX mode which lets you enjoy a desktop-like work environment by hooking up the tablet to a monitor or wirelessly via Miracast. The rear comes with a single 13MP F/1.9 camera capable of capturing up to 4K@30fps video while the front has an 8MP F/2.0 camera for video calls. On the off chance you need to make video calls or a presentation in a really loud environment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro also packs a larger, louder speaker than usual for better clarity.

Keeping it powered is a 7,600mAh battery that can be removed and replaced in the field such that it still keeps ticking even across multiple shifts. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro can also be charged via traditional methods including via its USB-C port at the base and if there’s a fleet of them, users can purchase a separate POGO cradle to charge several of them at a time.

For long-term use in a fixed environment such as when plugged into a car or a storefront, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro even has a No Battery mode where it can run straight off plugged-in power rather than off the battery to retain battery health and minimise overheating.

For more about the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro, check out their official site at https://www.samsung.com/my/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active4-pro5g-sm-t636bzkaxme/