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Cat S42
Cat S42 Highlights and Overview
The Cat S42 is a rugged entry-level smartphone. The major selling point of the device is the fact that it comes with U.S military grade certifications and IP68 certified for water, dust and shock resistance. It comes in a 5.5-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution with standard 18:9 aspect ratio.
On the inside, there is a quad-core MediaTek MT6761D Helio A20 CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz each, coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which is further expandable up to 128GB via SD card.
On the camera department, you are getting a single 13 MP main sensors featuring PDAF and a single-LED flash. On the front, their is a single 5-megapixel selfie camera with support for faceID. The device run on Google Android 10 out of the box, with a promised future Android 11 update.
You are also getting dual SIMs with 4G LTE network on both SIMs. There is a 4200 mAh non-removable. Other key specifications and silent features of the Cat S42 smartphone are detailed in the specification table below.
Cat S42 Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
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BODY
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm |
| Weight | 220 grams |
| Build | Front glass, premium rubber back |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~78.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 10.0, promised Android 11 update |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Flash type - single LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps, |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel, |
| Camera Features |
FaceID, f/2.2 aperture |
| Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 42 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 615 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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Disclaimer Note
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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