Cat S42
#4407
Infinix Smart 5 Pro
#2498Category Breakdown
Cat S42
Infinix Smart 5 Pro
Performance
60.061.4
Camera
19.148.1
Display
56.570.2
Battery
29.537.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
58.640.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.948.5
Summary
- The Cat S42 features a robust build designed for durability, weighing 220g with a compact 5.5-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1440 resolution, while the Infinix Smart 5 Pro offers a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 resolution and a lighter design.
- In terms of performance, the S42 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A20 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Smart 5 Pro utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor, providing a more efficient performance profile.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Infinix's camera has a wider aperture and supports 1440p video recording compared to the S42's 1080p.
- The Smart 5 Pro boasts a significantly larger 6000mAh battery with 10W charging, while the S42 has a 4200mAh battery without fast charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the S42 runs Android 10 with a planned upgrade to 11, while the Smart 5 Pro comes with Android 11 (Go edition), indicating a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S42
Infinix Smart 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2020
2021, November 17
Announced
2020
2021, November 17
Description
Also known as Cat S32
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, AFQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Quad-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
164.4 x 75.6 x 9.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
Weight
220 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11
Android 11 (Go edition), XOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity