CAT S42

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Released

Sep 09, 2020

Display

5.5 inches
1440 x 720 pixels

Camera

13 MP (Single camera)
5 MP front

Hardware

MediaTek Helio A20
3GB RAM

Storage

32GB, microSDXC

Battery

4200 mAh

OS

Android 10

Description

CAT S42 is a rugged Android smartphone with an IP68 rating and MIL-STD-810 certification. The main specs of the phone include a 5.5-inch HD+ display, Helio A20 processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB expandable storage. There is a single 13-megapixel camera on the back. The CAT S42 is powered by a 4200mAh battery and costs $330.

Pros

Rugged device

Cons

Thick body (0.50 inches)

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$499

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Display
Size:	5.5 inches
Resolution:	1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 293 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	62.99 %
Features:	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip:	MediaTek Helio A20
Processor:	Quad-core, 1800 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
GPU:	PowerVR GE8300
RAM:	3GB
Internal storage:	32GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 128 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (10)

Battery
Capacity:	4200 mAh
Type:	Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Front:	5 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.34 x 3.03 x 0.50 inches (161 x 77 x 12.7 mm)
Weight:	7.76 oz (220.0 g)
Resistance:	Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Features:	Notification light
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 41(2600+)
UMTS:	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:	Yes
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging, OTG
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	NFC
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T4

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 24, 2020
FCC ID value:	ZL5S42 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.07 W/kg
Body:	1.06 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.10 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 329

Availability
Officially announced:	Sep 09, 2020

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