Cat S40
#5111
Posh Orion Max X550
#5696Category Breakdown
Cat S40
Posh Orion Max X550
Performance
46.238.8
Camera
36.014.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.630.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.326.8
Summary
- The Cat S40 features a rugged build quality, designed for durability, while the Posh Orion Max X550 has a more conventional design but is slightly lighter.
- The S40 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, compared to the larger 5.5-inch display of the Orion Max, which shares the same resolution but results in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S40 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 1GB of RAM, while the Orion Max utilizes a Mediatek MT6582M with 4GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S40 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Orion Max is limited to 720p; the S40 also has a superior 2 MP front camera compared to the Orion Max's 1.3 MP.
- The S40's 3000 mAh battery capacity surpasses the Orion Max's 2500 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the S40 runs on Android 5.1, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Orion Max's Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S40
Posh Orion Max X550
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 in)
156.3 x 77.4 x 9.6 mm (6.15 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
Weight
185 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
3.0, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity