CAT S42H+ Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 1440 x 720
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 10
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
MediaTek Helio
Battery
4200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CAT S42H+
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch - Rugged
Height 161.3 mm Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Width 77.2 mm Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Depth 12.7 mm Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Weight 220 g Worse than 95 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Protection Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68, IP69
Connector Type Micro-USB
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The CAT S42H+ has dimensions 161.3 mm × 77.2 mm × 12.7 mm. Its weight is 220 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY CAT S42H+
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1440 x 720 pixels Better than 65 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD+
Aspect Ratio 18:9

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of CAT S42H+ is 1440 x 720 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 S42H+
Processor Type (CPU) MediaTek Helio
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

CAT S42H+ is supplied with MediaTek Helio. 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 S42H+ is 1.8 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY CAT S42H+
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 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 32 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 S42H+ is equipped with 3 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 S42H+
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED flash
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the CAT S42H+ 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 13 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. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.0 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone CAT S42H+ has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 5 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 S42H+
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4200 mAh Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 840 hours Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1860 minutes Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Standby: up to 840 hrs
Talk: up to 1860 min
Mixed usage: up to 2 days
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of CAT S42H+ is 4200 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 840 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone CAT S42H+ will last one charge with constant phone calls 1860 minutes.

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CELLULAR CAT S42H+
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 10

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. CAT S42H+ supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 10.

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COMMUNICATIONS CAT S42H+
Data Transmission LTE, VoLTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

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 5.0 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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FEATURES CAT S42H+
Additional Phone Features Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11
OTHERS CAT S42H+
Compliant Standards IP68, ISO 22196, IP69, MIL-STD 810H
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m
Max Height of Shock Resistance 1.8 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -25 °C

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