BLU Tank Xtreme Pro
#5256
Cat S42
#4407Category Breakdown
BLU Tank Xtreme Pro
Cat S42
Performance
52.560.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.829.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.258.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.633.9
Summary
- The BLU Tank Xtreme Pro features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Cat S42 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a better aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Cat S42 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset, providing better efficiency and speed compared to the MT6737 in the BLU.
- The Cat S42 also has a superior rear camera at 13 MP versus the 8 MP of the BLU, enabling higher quality images and 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the BLU at 4300 mAh and the Cat S42 at 4200 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The software experience differs as the BLU runs on Android 7.0, while the Cat S42 operates on Android 10, with a planned upgrade to Android 11, offering a more modern interface and features.
- Build quality is robust in both, but the Cat S42 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Tank Xtreme Pro
Cat S42
General
Release Date
2017
2020
Announced
2017
2020
Description
N/A
Also known as Cat S32
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74.8 x 13.9 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.55 in)
161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in)
Weight
206 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass