GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Cat |
Model |
S42 H+ |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
20 April 2021 |
Operating System |
Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11 |
SIM |
IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min) |
Networks |
2G, 3G, 4G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
161.3 mm |
Width |
77.2 mm |
Thickness |
12.7 mm |
Weight |
220 g (7.76 oz) |
Colors |
Black |
Display |
|
Screen type |
IPS LCD |
Screen Size |
5.5 inches |
Screen Resolution |
720 x 1440 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
18:9 |
Pixel Density |
292 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
62.7% |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
CPU |
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU |
PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM and Storage |
32GB 3GB RAM |
Card Slot |
microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF |
Features |
LED flash |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF |
Features |
- |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
microUSB 2.0, OTG |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
Yes |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
No |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Ion, Non removable |
Capacity |
4200 mAh |
Fast Charger |
|
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Band |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 |
Speed |
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Cat S42 H+ is a rugged smartphone designed for durability and reliable performance in challenging environments. It is currently available and was released on April 20, 2021.
The Cat S42 H+ features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. While not the highest resolution, it offers clear and vibrant visuals for various tasks and applications.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset, which includes a quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU. This configuration ensures smooth performance for everyday use and multitasking.
The device comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, providing sufficient space for storing apps, media, and files. It also includes a microSDXC card slot for expandable storage, allowing you to add more storage as needed.
In terms of photography, the Cat S42 H+ features a 13MP primary camera on both the front and back. These cameras offer a wide f/2.0 aperture and PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) for capturing clear and detailed photos. LED flash support is available to assist in low-light conditions. The cameras are capable of recording videos at 1080p@30fps.
The phone runs on Android 10 out of the box, with a planned upgrade to Android 11. This ensures access to the latest features and security updates.
The Cat S42 H+ is built to withstand tough conditions with its IP69 dust/water resistance (up to 1.5m for 35 min), drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m, and MIL-STD-810H compliance. It also features antimicrobial protection, utilizing silver-ion technology to reduce the growth of bacteria on the device.
Powering the Cat S42 H+ is a non-removable 4200mAh Li-Ion battery, which provides decent battery life for extended use.