Cat S61
#2994
Motorola Defy (2021)
#3017Category Breakdown
Cat S61
Motorola Defy (2021)
Performance
69.872.9
Camera
38.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
30.633.7
Build
75.173.5
Connectivity
67.360.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.644.4
Summary
- The Cat S61 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola Defy (2021) has a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Cat S61 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, whereas the Defy utilizes the Snapdragon 662, both with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the S61 offering a 16 MP rear camera and a unique FLIR thermal camera, while the Defy boasts a 48 MP triple-camera setup.
- The S61 has a 4500 mAh battery compared to the Defy's 5000 mAh, with both supporting wired charging but no wireless options.
- Software-wise, the Cat S61 runs Android 8.0, upgradable to 9.0, while the Defy operates on Android 10, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the S61 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, while the Defy uses Gorilla Glass Victus with a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S61
Motorola Defy (2021)
General
Release Date
2018
2021, June 17
Announced
2018
2021, June 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF, FLIR thermal camera (Lepton module)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Thermal imaging, heat palettes, temp. spot meter, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 78 x 13 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.51 in)
169.8 x 78.2 x 10.9 mm (6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 in)
Weight
250 g
232 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black
Black, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (South Africa only)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, SBAS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, indoor air quality sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass