Overall Score
57.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3825)57.5
Performance(#2888)62.5
Camera(#4844)42.4
Display(#3166)70.5
Battery(#4202)43.5
Build(#1906)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Cat S52
Short Review
- The Cat S52 features a rugged design with dimensions of 158.1 x 76.6 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 210g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and an aluminum frame for durability.
- Its 5.65-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 285 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with dual pixel PDAF and 1080p video recording capabilities, while an 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 3100mAh, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with a planned upgrade to Android 10, providing a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- Notably, the phone is designed to withstand harsh conditions, though it does not support 5G.
- Overall, the Cat S52 is tailored for users needing a reliable, rugged smartphone with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.65"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSD
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.1 x 76.6 x 9.7 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.38 in)
Weight210 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes