BLU Tank Xtreme Pro
#4752
Cat S42
#4490Category Breakdown
BLU Tank Xtreme Pro
Cat S42
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
56.456.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes