Overall Score
33.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#4407)33.9
Performance(#4342)60.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3241)29.5
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2902)58.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Cat S42
Short Review
- The Cat S42 features a rugged design with dimensions of 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm and a weight of 220g, making it suitable for tough environments.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering decent clarity at approximately 293 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset, with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate power for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The 4200 mAh battery ensures extended usage, but it does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with a planned upgrade to Android 11, the software experience is straightforward.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, but a headphone jack is included for audio output.
- Overall, the Cat S42 is designed for durability and practicality, catering to users in demanding conditions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020
Announced2020
DescriptionAlso known as Cat S32
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in)
Weight220 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass