The Cat S42 is a rugged smartphone designed for durability, meeting U.S. military standards and IP68 certification for resistance to water, dust, and shock.It features a 5.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio.
The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio A20 (MT6761D) processor, which includes a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz. Graphics are handled by the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card.
For photography, the Cat S42 has a single 13-megapixel rear camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an LED flash. The front-facing camera is a 5-megapixel sensor that supports face unlock functionality. The smartphone runs on Android 10 and is expected to receive an update to Android 11.
Connectivity options include dual SIM slots with 4G LTE support on both. The device is powered by a 4200 mAh non-removable battery. Additional features include standard sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
the Cat S42 is built to withstand harsh environments while providing basic smartphone functionality with modest hardware specifications.
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 |
Also Known As |
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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 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) |
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 |
RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card |
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, |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel, |
Camera Features |
FaceID, f/2.2 aperture |
Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
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 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.