Cat S42 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions
Cat S42 overview
Cat S42 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2020, August. Cat S42 has 5.5 inch, IPS LCD, a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It uses Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) chipset, Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has 13MP Single main camera, 5MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Cat S42 is about 336 USD.
Score the key features of Cat S42 compared to the other phones on the market:
- CPU Cores: 56 / 100 points
- Camera pixels: 47 / 100 points
- Screen resolution: 40 / 100 points
- Battery capacity: 90 / 100 points
- Price: 39 / 100 points
Cat S42 full specifications
NETWORK |
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| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH |
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| Announced | 2020, January |
| Status | Available |
BODY |
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| Dimensions | 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 mins) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8 m MIL-STD-810H compliant | |
DISPLAY |
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| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~62.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
PLATFORM |
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| OS | Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | |
MAIN CAMERA |
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| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA |
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| Single | 5 MP |
SOUND |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
FEATURES |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
BATTERY |
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| Type | Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 336 USD |
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Frequently asked questions:
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How much does Cat S42 cost?
The reference price of the Cat S42 is about 336 USD (in 2020). This price may vary slightly depending on the market and region.
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Where can I buy a Cat S42 phone?
The Cat S42 phone was manufactured in 2020 and you can hardly buy it now.
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Does Cat S42 support 5G?
No, it does not support 5G.
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Does Cat S42 support NFC (Near-Field Communication)?
Yes, it supports NFC.
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What are the dimensions of the Cat S42, what are the sizes?
The size of the Cat S42 is 77.3 x 161.4 x 12.7 mm (width x height x thickness).
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What is the weight of Cat S42?
The weight of the Cat S42 is 220g.
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What type of screen does Cat S42 use?
The screen of Cat S42 is IPS LCD.
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What is the screen size of Cat S42? What is its screen ratio?
The screen size of Cat S42 is 5.5 inches. The screen ratio is 62.6% (the higher the screen ratio, the less excess space).
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What is the screen resolution of Cat S42? What is PPI (Pixels Per Inch)?
The screen resolution of the Cat S42 is 720 x 1440 pixels, 293 PPI.
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What operating system does Cat S42 use?
Cat S42 uses Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11 operating system.
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What CPU does Cat S42 use? Which chipset?
Cat S42 uses Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) chipset, PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
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What is the battery capacity of the Cat S42? What type of battery does Cat S42 use?
The battery capacity of Cat S42 is 4200 mAh. Cat S42 uses a Li-Ion battery.
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Does Cat S42 support wireless charging?
No, it does not support wireless charging.
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Does Cat S42 have fast charging?
No, it does not support fast charging.
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How many MP (megapixels) is the main camera of Cat S42?
The main camera of Cat S42 is 13.0 MP.
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What type of SIM card does Cat S42 use?
Cat S42 uses Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
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Is Cat S42 waterproof?
Yes, it is waterproof.
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Which country's Cat S42 phone?
S42 is a phone of Cat, a brand from United Kingdom.
