Cat S42
#4407
Cat S42 H+
#4308Category Breakdown
Cat S42
Cat S42 H+
Performance
60.060.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.529.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.659.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.934.7
Summary
- The Cat S42 and Cat S42 H+ share similar specifications in terms of build quality, display, performance, camera, battery, and software experience.
- Both models feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- They are powered by the same Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset, with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, ensuring comparable performance.
- The camera systems are identical, offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also the same at 4200 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging available.
- Both devices run on Android 10 with a planned upgrade to Android 11, providing a similar software experience.
- The slight differences in dimensions are negligible, as both weigh 220g and have a rugged build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S42
Cat S42 H+
General
Release Date
2020
2021, April 20
Announced
2020
2021, April 20
Description
Also known as Cat S32
Also known as Cat S42 Hygiene Plus
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
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
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in)
161.3 x 77.2 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in)
Weight
220 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass