Compare · Zone 1 Android tablets

Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 vs i.safe MOBILE IS930.1

These two 8-inch Android tablets are certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx, so on where they may be used they start level and the differences are in the details. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is a standard Samsung tablet in a flameproof (Ex db) housing, rated T6. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ib) dedicated tablet, rated T4, 50 g lighter, with a Class I Division 1 listing for North America and a +60 °C ambient limit, but i.safe’s security updates for it end in Q1 2027. Here is how they compare, and which we would choose for which team.

Our verdict

Which should you choose?

Both tablets cover Zone 1/21, so pick by your gases, your region and how long the tablets must stay in service. For sites with gases that ignite below 135 °C, and for teams that want 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and more memory in a tablet that is a standard Samsung inside, we would choose the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5. For North American sites, hot plants up to +60 °C, underground work and crews who want a dedicated SOS key, we would choose the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1.

Choose the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 if…

  • Your hazardous-area study includes gases that ignite below 135 °C: it is rated T6 (85 °C) and T85 °C for dust, against T4 and 135 °C for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1.
  • Your tablets must stay in service past early 2027: i.safe’s security updates for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 end in Q1 2027, while our data gives January 2029 for this tablet, Samsung’s date for the standard model, flagged unconfirmed because Atexxo does not say which edition it uses.
  • You want faster connectivity and more memory: it has 5G on its cellular versions, Wi-Fi 6 and 6 or 8 GB of RAM, against 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5 and 4 GB.
  • Your teams already use Samsung Galaxy tablets: a standard Galaxy Tab Active5 sits inside, so the apps and standard device management carry over.
Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 in full

Choose the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 if…

  • Your North American sites are classified by Division: it is listed for Class I Division 1 Groups A to D, and our data lists no North American listing for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
  • Your sites run hot: it is certified up to +60 °C ambient, against +50 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
  • You want a dedicated alarm control: it has a red SOS key, plus two freely programmable keys, and it is 50 g lighter at 890 g.
  • Some of your crews work underground: the i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1 mining version adds Group I certification.
  • A client or site asks for UKCA-marked equipment: it has a UKEX certificate as well as ATEX and IECEx, and our data lists none for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 in full

Key differences

Where they differ

  • Temperature class

    Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
    T6 (≤ 85 °C)
    i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
    T4 (≤ 135 °C)

    The temperature class decides which gases a tablet may be used around. T6 (85 °C) is the stricter rating; T4 (135 °C) is fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C. Check your site’s gases against it before anything else.

  • North America

    Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
    Not in our data
    i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
    NEC 500: Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G T135°C; Class III Div 1

    The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1’s NEC 500 listing covers Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D at T4, plus Class II Division 1 and Class III Division 1. Our data lists no North American listing for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, which means unverified, not absent. On a Division-classified site, this can decide the choice on its own.

  • Maximum ambient temperature

    Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
    −20 °C to +50 °C
    i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
    −20 °C to +60 °C

    The certificate decides whether a tablet may be used on a hot site at all. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has 10 °C more headroom, up to +60 °C against +50 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, which matters for plants and yards in hot climates.

  • Security updates

    Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
    Until January 2029Unconfirmed, see note 1
    i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
    Until Q1 2027

    i.safe’s updates for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 end in Q1 2027, which matters for anyone buying now. Our data gives January 2029 for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, Samsung’s date for the standard model; it is flagged unconfirmed because the Enterprise Edition gets longer support and Atexxo does not say which it uses.

In the field

Head to head, by kind of work

Gas coverage and temperature class

Edge: Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5

On many sites this decides the purchase. Both tablets are certified for gas group IIC and dust group IIIC in Zone 1/21, but the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is rated T6, with a maximum surface temperature of 85 °C for gas and for dust. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is rated T4, with 135 °C for both. T4 is fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C. If your hazardous-area study lists none, the gap will not matter to you.

The protection methods differ. The Atexxo is flameproof (Ex db): a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 inside a housing whose glass window must be protected from impact energy above 2 J. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is intrinsically safe (Ex ib), and neither tablet is certified for Zone 0. The Atexxo’s trade-off is heat: it is certified to +50 °C ambient, against +60 °C for the i.safe, a 10 °C gap that matters on hot plants and yards.

Certification and where you can work

Edge: i.safe MOBILE IS930.1

The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has the broader certification spread. It holds ATEX, IECEx and UKEX certificates; the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 holds ATEX (EPS 26 ATEX 1 161 X) and IECEx (EPS 26.0044X), and our data lists no UKEX certificate for it. i.safe also lists a North American listing and approvals for Brazil, Korea, South Africa, Japan, India and others. Our data lists no North American listing and no other approvals for the Atexxo, which means unverified, not absent.

For underground work, i.safe offers the i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1, certified for Group I with the marking I M1 Ex ia I Ma. Our data lists no mining version of the Atexxo, and its markings cover equipment group II only, so treat it as a surface tablet unless Atexxo confirms otherwise. The Atexxo’s certificate also sets conditions: no repair of flameproof joints, original parts from Atexxo only, and the device is not to be opened in a hazardous location.

Weight, screen and field tools

Even

Both have an 8-inch display, glove touch and a 13 MP autofocus rear camera. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 weighs 890 g against 940 g including the tablet for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, a gap of 50 g. Our data describes the Atexxo’s screen and camera in more detail: 1920 × 1200, 600 nits and 4K recording. Samsung supports an S Pen for the base tablet, but Atexxo lists no Ex-rated pen. Our data has no resolution, brightness or pen entry for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1, which means unverified, not absent.

On keys, the i.safe tablet has a dedicated red SOS key and two freely programmable keys, with push-to-talk and lone-worker apps added by you. The Atexxo has a programmable Active Key that can be mapped to barcode, apps or push-to-talk through Knox, but Atexxo does not list push-to-talk, our data flags it as unconfirmed for this model and lists no SOS or lone-worker entry. In our data both scan through a camera app, with no dedicated scan engine, and both have NFC.

Updates, connectivity and battery

Edge: Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5

Support life comes first. i.safe’s security updates for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1, which runs Android 14, end in Q1 2027. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 runs Android 16 in our data, but that is flagged unconfirmed, as is its update date of January 2029, Samsung’s for the standard model. Samsung’s Enterprise Edition gets longer support and Atexxo does not say which it uses, so ask before ordering. The edge here rests on the hardware below and the confirmed end of i.safe’s updates, not on the Atexxo’s date. A short project or an existing i.safe MOBILE fleet can live with Q1 2027, but a new multi-year rollout should plan around it.

The hardware gap is clear in our data. The Atexxo has an Exynos 1380 with 6 GB of RAM (128 GB model) or 8 GB (256 GB model), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and 5G on its cellular versions, with microSD up to 1 TB. The i.safe has a Snapdragon SDM660 with 4 GB, 64 GB, 4G LTE (no 5G), Wi-Fi 5 and microSD up to 512 GB. Our data lists the i.safe’s battery as not user-replaceable and does not confirm a user-replaceable battery for the Atexxo, whose certificate says the device shall not be opened in a hazardous location; both are charged outside the hazardous area. Our data has a battery-life figure only for the Atexxo, so we do not compare runtime.

Specifications

Full specifications side by side

Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 vs i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: full specifications
Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
Ex rating
Certified forZone 1/21Zone 1/21
ProtectionFlameproof enclosure (Ex db)Intrinsic safety (Ex ib)
Gas groupIICIIC
Temperature classT6 (≤ 85 °C)T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Mining versionNot in our datai.safe MOBILE IS930.M1: also certified for Group I (underground mining)
Certification
ATEX markingII 2G Ex db IIC T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85°C DbII 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
ATEX certificateEPS 26 ATEX 1 161 XEPS 19 ATEX 1 071 X
IECEx markingEx db IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb IIIC T85°C DbEx ib IIC T4 Gb / Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
IECEx certificateIECEx EPS 26.0044X (Issue 0, 2026-09-09, Bureau Veritas CPS Germany)IECEx EPS 19.0034X (Issue 0, 2019-12-20)
UKEX certificateNot in our dataCML 21UKEX2490X
Other approvalsNot in our dataEAC, KCs (Korea), INMETRO (Brazil), Japan-Ex, IA (South Africa), PESO (India), TELEC
North AmericaNot in our dataNEC 500: Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G T135°C; Class III Div 1
Protection level (EPL)Gb / DbGb / Db
Dust groupIIICIIIC
Max surface temperature (dust)85 °C135 °C
Safe use
Ambient temperature (Ta)−20 °C to +50 °C−20 °C to +60 °C
ChargingOutside the hazardous area onlyOutside the hazardous area only
Battery swapOutside the hazardous area onlyOutside the hazardous area only
Ports and accessories in the zoneSIM card installation only in a safe area, by removing the aluminium SIM cover. Bottom cover may be removed by the user only to charge in a safe area. No Ex-rated cable, dock or keyboard is listed, so none should be connected in the Ex area. Atexxo's page says storage can be extended to 1 TB with microSD; the certificate does not address microSD.Unconfirmed, see note 2Opening any interface or connector cover in an Ex area is not permitted. Wired data connection and charging only outside Ex areas (docking station IS-DS930.1, i.safe PROTECTOR cables). A commercial microSD card may be used in its slot in the Ex area (IECEx text).
Certified accessoriesEX-ATEXXO-STRAP (named in the certificate; original part from Atexxo only). No Ex-rated keyboard, dock, pen or harness listed. Charger is not Ex-rated (charging only outside the hazardous area).Maker page lists: IS-DS930.1 docking station set (RJ45, 3 x USB), IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger, i.safe PROTECTOR 2.0 / 3.0 USB-C cables, leather case with shoulder/belt/carry straps, vehicle mount. Charging and cable accessories are for use outside Ex areas. Which accessories are Ex-rated for use inside Ex areas is not stated for IS930.1.Unconfirmed, see note 3
IP code in the Ex certificateNot in our dataIP6X (dust marking)
Operating temperature−20 °C to +50 °C (certificate TaUnconfirmed, see note 4−20 °C to +60 °C
Conditions of useAmbient temperature range −20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C. A repair of flameproof joints is not allowed according to EN/IEC 60079-1 values. Minimum property class of screws must be A4-70; only original parts from the manufacturer shall be used. The glass window must be protected from high impact energy > 2 J. Device shall not be opened in hazardous location. Battery charging is only allowed outside hazardous location. Additional accessory EX-ATEXXO-STRAP can be used only as original part from manufacturer.IECEx X conditions: battery may be charged outside explosion hazardous areas only; protect against permanent UV light and high electrostatic charge processes; permitted ambient temperature −20 °C to +60 °C. Safety instructions: all interface covers closed in Ex areas; charging only outside Ex areas (+5 to +35 °C); battery not interchangeable.
Device
TypeConverted tabletDedicated Ex tablet
Tablet insideSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5Not in our data
FittingSupplied as a complete unitNot in our data
Launched2026Unconfirmed, see note 52019Unconfirmed, see note 6
Part numbersEXd-TABLET-GTA5-128 (Wi-Fi, 128 GB); EXd-TABLET-GTA5-128-CEL (Wi-Fi + 5G, 128 GB); EXd-TABLET-GTA5-256; EXd-TABLET-GTA5-256-CEL; EXd-TABLET-GTA5-* (conversion service for a customer's new Samsung tablet)Model M93A01 (DoC); article numbers not published on maker page
Operating systemAndroid 16Unconfirmed, see note 7Android 14
EditionAndroid with One UI; Knox; Enterprise Edition and standard SKUs existAndroid 14
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 9Unconfirmed, see note 8
OS upgradesStandard: up to 4 generations of OS upgrades (Samsung UK/AU). Enterprise Edition: up to 8 generations per Samsung DE pageUnconfirmed, see note 7Not in our data
Security updatesUntil January 2029Unconfirmed, see note 1Until Q1 2027
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 1380 (octa-core, 2.4 GHz + 2 GHz)Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM660 octa-core
Processor architectureArmArm
Memory (RAM)6 (128 GB model); 8 (256 GB model)4 GB
Storage128 GB or 256 GB, microSD up to 1 TB64 GB, microSD up to 512 GB
What works through the housing
Side and volume buttonsYes: push buttons are mounted in the housing and in the front cover (aluminium)Not in our data
Rear camerasYes, behind a toughened glass opening in the housingNot in our data
TouchscreenYes: front touch display under toughened specialty glassNot in our data
Screen coverToughened specialty glass front window. Must be protected from impact energy above 2 JNot in our data
ChargingRemove the aluminium bottom cover and charge in a safe area only. Charging in the hazardous location is forbiddenNot in our data
USB-C portOnly with the bottom cover removed in a safe area (charging)Not in our data
SIM cardSelf-installation in a safe area by removing the aluminium SIM cover; eSIM also supportedNot in our data
Mounting pointsIntegrated lug for fall prevention; optional EX-ATEXXO-STRAP (original part only)Not in our data
Field capabilities
Push-to-talkVia app (Samsung says the Active5 can act as a walkie-talkie; Atexxo does not list PTT; Active Key is programmable)Unconfirmed, see note 9Via app (PTT/PoC app on a programmable key; no PTT button accessory listed for IS930)
Emergency / SOSNot in our dataBuilt in (dedicated red SOS key)
Lone workerNot in our dataVia app (LWP ready: third-party application required, per maker page)
Barcode scanningVia app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine)Unconfirmed, see note 9Via app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine listed)
NFC readingNot in our dataBuilt in (NFC)
3D scanning / LiDARNot possible (base tablet has no depth sensor)Not possible (no depth sensor listed)
Remote expert / video callsVia app (front and rear cameras retained; camera marketed as an intrinsically safe video camera)Unconfirmed, see note 9Via app (front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi/LTE; third-party app)
Windows desktop softwareNot possible (Android tablet)Not possible (Android)
Display and camera
Display8-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass 58-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page)
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)Not in our data
Brightness600 nitsNot in our data
TouchGlove and outdoor touch claimed by SamsungUnconfirmed, see note 7Usable with gloves (maker); wet-touch not stated
Pen / stylusS Pen supported (IP68 S Pen in the box on the UK page)Not in our data
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, flash13 MP autofocus
Front camera5 MP5 MP fixed focus
Video4K UHD at 30 fps recordingNot in our data
Connectivity
NetworkWi-Fi only (SM-X300) or 5G (SM-X306B)4G LTE (no 5G)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4 + 5 GHz, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h) with hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5
NFCYesYes
Satellite positioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou (Galileo added on IS930.M1 page)
SIM5G model: SIM plus eSIM ('dual SIM capability' in Samsung text; Atexxo: 'physical SIM and/or eSIM'); none on Wi-Fi modelUnconfirmed, see note 7Micro-SIM
Physical and power
Weight940 g (including the tablet)890 g
Dimensions240 × 150 × 20 (Atexxo: 24 × 15 × 2 cm) mm237 × 156 × 22 mm
Ingress protectionIP64 (Atexxo page; the Samsung base tablet itself is IP68)Unconfirmed, see note 10IP68
RuggednessMIL-STD-810H compliant (Atexxo flyer and page; base-tablet rating)Unconfirmed, see note 4MIL-STD-810H
Battery5050 mAh8160Unconfirmed, see note 8
Battery energy19.44 Wh30.2Unconfirmed, see note 11
Battery lifeVideo playback up to 16 h; Wi-Fi internet up to 14 h; LTE internet up to 15 hNot in our data
Hot-swap batteryNot in our dataNoUnconfirmed, see note 8
Replaceable batteryNot in our dataNo
Ports and expansionUSB-C (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headset jack, POGO pins, microSD slotUSB-C; 24-pin docking interface; magnetic charger port; earphone jack; microSD slot; micro-SIM
DockingPOGO connector (Samsung POGO dock accessories not verified for this model)Unconfirmed, see note 7Office dock IS-DS930.1 (RJ45, 3 x USB); IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger; vehicle mount
KeyboardPOGO pins on the tablet; Samsung keyboard cover not confirmed for this modelUnconfirmed, see note 7No (slate)
Controls & Accessibility
KeysProgrammable Active Key (barcode, apps, PTT mapping via Knox); power and volume keysSOS key (red); two freely programmable keys
Push-to-talk keyYesUnconfirmed, see note 9No
Glove touchYesUnconfirmed, see note 7Yes
BiometricsFingerprint sensorNot in our data
Fleet and support
ManufacturerAtexxo B.V., Netherlandsi.safe MOBILE GmbH, Germany

Only values we could check are listed; “Not in our data” means we have not verified it, not that the tablet lacks it. A numbered marker means a value is unconfirmed, and the matching note at the foot of the page explains why. Prices are on request for both.

Impartial advice

Still deciding between the two?

Both tablets are certified for Zone 1/21, so the choice comes down to your gases, your region and how long you want the tablets in service. Tell us about your sites and we will help you choose impartially.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 better than the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1?

Neither is better across the board. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 suits sites with gases that need T6 and teams that want 5G and more memory. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 suits North American Division 1 sites, hot plants up to +60 °C and operators who also work underground. Both are certified for Zone 1/21.

Can either tablet be used in Zone 0?

No. Both are certified to protection levels Gb and Db, which cover Zone 1/21, and neither is certified for Zone 0. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is flameproof (Ex db), and the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is intrinsically safe (Ex ib).

Are both tablets approved for North America?

Our data lists a North American listing only for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: NEC 500, Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D at T4, plus Class II and Class III Division 1. It lists none for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, which means unverified, not absent, so ask Atexxo if you need one.

Which gets security updates for longer?

On the dates we have, the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, with January 2029 against Q1 2027 for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. But Atexxo’s date is Samsung’s for the standard model and flagged unconfirmed, so confirm it with Atexxo before you order. i.safe’s Q1 2027 end is the main thing to plan around if you are buying now.

Can you charge either tablet in the hazardous area?

No. Both must be charged outside the hazardous area. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5’s bottom cover may be removed by the user only to charge in a safe area, and i.safe specifies charging at +5 °C to +35 °C for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1.

Is there a mining version of either tablet?

For the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1, yes: the i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1 is also certified for Group I (underground mining). Our data lists no mining version of the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, and its markings cover equipment group II only, so do not take it underground unless Atexxo confirms otherwise.

How much do the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 and i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 cost?

Prices depend on volume, configuration and region, so both are on request. Contact us for a price.

Notes on unconfirmed values

  1. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Samsung's date for the standard model. The Enterprise Edition gets longer support; the converter doesn't say which it uses.
  2. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: The SIM and cover rules are from the certificate. Atexxo's page adds a microSD rule that isn't in the certificate.
  3. i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: Not checked against the certificate for this exact model.
  4. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single source.
  5. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
  6. i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
  7. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
  8. i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
  9. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Not confirmed by the maker for this exact model.
  10. Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single source; not stated in the Ex certificate.
  11. i.safe MOBILE IS930.1: Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours.

Facts last verified on against certificates, declarations of conformity and manufacturer data. The sources for each tablet are listed on its page: Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 and i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. Always check the certificate for your exact model before use. Spotted an error? Tell us.