Cat S42: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 03.06.20 | Updated 01.13.22

Key Features of the Cat S42

  • Model: S42
  • Brand: Cat
  • Rating: 3.68 out of 5 (19 votes)
  • Release Date:  January 29, 2024
  • Price: 300 EUR
  • Processor
  • Storage and memory
  • Screen: IPS LCD 5.5 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 13MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 5MP

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Description of the Cat S42 Specs

The Cat S42 is a rugged smartphone designed by Caterpillar and launched in January 2020. This phone is tailored for durability and outdoor use, supporting GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies. It operates efficiently across various 2G and 3G bands, and supports 4G connectivity, ensuring speedy internet connections with HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps speeds. The Cat S42 boasts a robust, non-removable Lithium-Polymer battery with a capacity of 4200mAh.

Cat S42 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Cat S42 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Cat S42

Other names

Also known as Cat S32

Launch date

29 January 2024

Cat S42 PricePrice

First price

300 EUR

Cat S42 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.35 inc (161.3 mm)

Width

3.04 inc (77.2 mm)

Depth

0.5 inc (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

Cat S42 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

5.5 inc

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

Cat S42 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)

Processor CPU

- Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

Graphics processor GPU

- PowerVR GE8320

Cat S42 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32GB 3GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Cat S42 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 10.0, planned upgrade to Android 11.0

User Interface

Cat S42 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, AF

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Cat S42 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP

Cat S42 Cellular BandsCellular

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

Cat S42 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

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

Cat S42 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4200 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-

Cat S42 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Cat S42 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score50630 (Position 1094 out of 1145)

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Cat S42 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core165 (Position 1511 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core490 (Position 1673 out of 1876)

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

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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?

Cat S42 mobile was launched on January 29, 2024 in these colors: Black.

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