CAT S40 (Qualcomm) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.7", 960 x 540
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
3000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch - Rugged
Height 144.9 mm Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Width 74.1 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Depth 12.5 mm Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 185 g Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Protection Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, scratch-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The CAT S40 (Qualcomm) has dimensions 144.9 mm × 74.1 mm × 12.5 mm. Its weight is 185 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.7" Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 960 x 540 pixels Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 4.7" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of CAT S40 (Qualcomm) is 960 x 540 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8909
Clock Speed 1.1 GHz Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

CAT S40 (Qualcomm) is supplied with Qualcomm. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone CAT S40 (Qualcomm) is 1.1 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. CAT S40 (Qualcomm) is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the CAT S40 (Qualcomm) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Front camera
The front camera of phone CAT S40 (Qualcomm) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 2 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 936 hours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1080 minutes Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 1080 min
Standby: up to 936 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of CAT S40 (Qualcomm) is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 936 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone CAT S40 (Qualcomm) will last one charge with constant phone calls 1080 minutes.

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CELLULAR CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. CAT S40 (Qualcomm) supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 5.1 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.1 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265
FEATURES CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Additional Phone Features Wet Touchscreen Operation, Glove Touchscreen Operation
OTHERS CAT S40 (Qualcomm)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -25 °C

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