Cat S42 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 03.06.20 | Updated: 01.13.22

Model: S42
Brand: Cat
Rating: 3.60 out of 5 (20 votes)
Price: 300 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2020
Dimensions: 161.3 x 77.2 x 12.7 mm
Weight: 220 g
Chipset: Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Built-in memory:
Screen: IPS LCD 5.5 inches
Battery: 4200 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Cat S42
Other names	Also known as Cat S32
Launch date	2020, January

Price

First price	300 EUR

Design

Height	6.35 in (161.3 mm)
Width	3.04 in (77.2 mm)
Depth	0.5 in (12.7 mm)
Weight	7.76 oz (220 grams)
Water resistant	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 mins) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8 m MIL-STD-810G compliant
Colors	Black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	78.1 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1440 px
Points per inch	293 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	18:9
Ratio (screen:body)	%
Screen Protection	DragonTrail Pro
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Internal Memory	32GB 3GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 10.0, planned upgrade to Android 11.0
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, AF
Features	LED flash
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA -4G - LTE (unspecified)
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	4200 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Cat S42 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Cat S42 scores 50630 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	50630 (Position 1095 out of 1146)

Antutu 8 Ranking
1089. alcatel 1L (2021)	50990
1090. Wiko Y61	50962
1091. Infinix Smart HD 2021	50954
1092. Gionee P12	50936
1093. Wiko Y81	50856
1094. Cubot Note 8	50709
1095. Cat S42	50630
1096. Lava Z1	50560
1097. Ulefone Armor X7 Pro	50395
1098. alcatel TCL 305	50310
1099. Wiko Y62	50310
1100. Cubot Note 20	50308
1101. Oukitel K15 Pro	50306

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	165 (Position 1508 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	490 (Position 1670 out of 1873)

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1502. Oppo A54s	167
1503. HTC Desire 19+	167
1504. vivo X9	167
1505. Samsung Galaxy C7	167
1506. Honor X6	166
1507. Doogee S51	166
1508. Cat S42	165
1509. Ulefone Power Armor X11	164
1510. Doogee S41 Pro	164
1511. Blackview A52	164
1512. Doogee X98 Pro	164
1513. Sony Xperia Ace III	164
1514. Doogee X95 Pro	164

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1664. Samsung Galaxy A10	496
1665. Motorola Moto M	494
1666. Huawei Y5 (2019)	493
1667. Sony Xperia Z3	493
1668. Sony Xperia Z3 Dual	493
1669. Zopo Flash G5 Plus	491
1670. Cat S42	490
1671. Infinix Smart 6	485
1672. UMIDIGI A11	484
1673. Samsung Galaxy M11	484
1674. UMIDIGI A9	483
1675. Xiaomi MI-3	483
1676. Cubot KingKong Mini 2	482

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 scores 442485 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Cat. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Review of Cat S42

CAT S42 is not afraid of water and dirt. While its direct predecessor sold for a hefty price, it is more affordable. This is partly due to the truncated features. You will notice adjustments in the screen resolution and battery capacity. What exactly is CAT S42 with pleasure you can read in the following lines. This smartphone is worth keeping in mind the next time you buy a device. It is designed for harsh conditions, natural or working. It is protected from moisture and from injury due to falling. It lasts a long time and provides a decent speed.
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Cat S42 Release Date

The Cat S42 was officially announced and released on January, 2020. It is available in Black.

Cat S42 Price

The Cat S42 starts at 300 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32GB 3GB RAM	300 EUR

A 64GB version of the Cat S42 is not officially available — 32GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cat S42 cost?

The price of the Cat S42 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Cat S42 come out?

The Cat S42 was released on January, 2020.

What is the size and weight of Cat S42 ?

The Cat S42 has dimensions of Height: 161.3 mm Width: 77.2 mm Thickness: 12.7 mm and weighs approximately 220 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Cat S42?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1440 px at a pixel density of 293 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Cat S42 have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53. Cat S42 is available with internal memory of 32GB 3GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Cat S42?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, AF and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Cat S42?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP and features like

What colors does the Cat S42 come in?

The Cat S42 is available in the following colors: Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Cat S42?

The Cat S42 scores 50630 points in AnTuTu 8.