CAT S42
Specifications

CAT S42 (S Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio A20 MT6761D 4 x 1.8 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
PowerVR GE8300
Memory
3 GB
Display
5.50 inch 18:9, 1440 x 720 pixel 293 PPI, kapazitiver Touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB
, 25 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3,5mm-Audioport, Card Reader: microSD, dediziert, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Beschleunigungssensor, Annäherungssensor, Kompass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (850/900/1800/1900), 3G (B1/B2/B4/B5/B8), 4G (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28) , Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 12.7 x 161.3 x 77.2
Battery
4200 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.0, Phasenvergleich-AF, Dual-LED-Blitz, Videos @1080p/30fps
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Monolautsprecher an der Unterkante, Keyboard: virtuelles Keyboard, Ladegerät, USB-Kabel, 24 Months Warranty, IP68-zertifiziert, MIL-STD-810G-zertifiziert, Benachrichtigungs-LED (vorne/mehrfarbig), fanless, ruggedized, waterproof
Weight
220 g, Power Supply: 62 g
Price
249 Euro
Links
Price comparison
Average of 8 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 23%, features: 43%, display: 83% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 96%
Reviews for the CAT S42
CAT S42 Smartphone Review – Robust, rubberised and washable smartphone | Notebookcheck
The predecessor model retailed for about 500 Euros ($590). However, the CAT S42 is twice as cheap. This is possible because CAT has cut production costs, especially when it comes to the display and the battery. Read our review to learn whether or not the robust, waterproof smartphone is worth it.
The predecessor model retailed for about 500 Euros ($590). However, the CAT S42 is twice as cheap. This is possible because CAT has cut production costs, especially when it comes to the display and the battery. Read our review to learn whether or not the robust, waterproof smartphone is worth it.
Source: Ausdroid

That being said, if you’re in the market for a ruggedised device, then the CAT S42 will be available from Telstra through their small to large business users with plan starting at $18 a month over a 24 month period, $36 for 12-month payment plans + monthly plan costs on top of this, alongside retail partner, Harvey Norman, for $439 outright.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
CAT S42 smartphone review
Source: Android Guys
EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
I only spent a few days with the CAT S42 as my primary device and I’ll admit that I was not only pleasantly surprised if not impressed with it. The phone does many things well. Especially when you consider the retail price is only $299. Battery life is its strongest attribute along with its physical durability. I didn’t purposely drop the phone but the CAT website boasts it will survive a six-foot drop on steel. I didn’t test its waterproof rating either. The IP68 rating indicates it will survive prolonged submersion in water beyond one meter.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2020
Source: Android Guys

I only spent a few days with the CAT S42 as my primary device and I’ll admit that I was not only pleasantly surprised if not impressed with it. The phone does many things well. Especially when you consider the retail price is only $299. Battery life is its strongest attribute along with its physical durability. I didn’t purposely drop the phone but the CAT website boasts it will survive a six-foot drop on steel. I didn’t test its waterproof rating either. The IP68 rating indicates it will survive prolonged submersion in water beyond one meter.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2020
Source: Make Use Of

Whether you should buy this phone is trickier than most other phones. If you're an independent contractor or own a construction or similar business, yes, this makes sense. If you work for someone else, the question shouldn't be whether you buy this phone but whether your company does.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar

Despite looking the part and being suitably robust, the S42 doesn’t sport the hardware to justify its price point. It’s short on memory, storage and video resolution. But the screen is decent quality, and the Cat applications are well designed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: T3

The Cat S42 just has two real selling points – the ability to withstand drops, heat, cold, water, dust and more besides; and how easy it is to clean. If those would be big benefits for you, then the Cat S42 is one of the cheapest and most appealing rugged phones currently on the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Device review: Cat S42 – low specs, high durability
Source: What Mobile
EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The S42 should find a home in many industries, especially at Cat’s cheapest launch price yet. While it’s missing the performance power of non-rugged phones in its price point, and the fancier abilities of pricier, more specialised rugged devices, it’s still a solid performer that you would have to try very hard to break. It’ll last through a day’s consistent user, and the camera is good enough to do the jobs it will need to do.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2020
Rating: price: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: What Mobile

The S42 should find a home in many industries, especially at Cat’s cheapest launch price yet. While it’s missing the performance power of non-rugged phones in its price point, and the fancier abilities of pricier, more specialised rugged devices, it’s still a solid performer that you would have to try very hard to break. It’ll last through a day’s consistent user, and the camera is good enough to do the jobs it will need to do.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2020
Rating: price: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Das günstige Permafrost-Smartphone
Source: Computerbase
DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2020
Source: Computerbase

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2020
Cat S42 Für das Extreme wie gemacht
Source: Heute
DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2020
Source: Heute

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2020
¡El teléfono ultra-resistente que necesitas! Nuevo CAT S42
Source: Comprar Tec
ES→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/01/2020
Source: Comprar Tec

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/01/2020
Source: Computer Totaal

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GadgetGear.nl

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Bijzonder robuuste Cat S42 verkrijgbaar
Source: Portablegear
NL→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/03/2020
Source: Portablegear

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/03/2020
Source: Mobil.se

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 66%
Comment
Imagination PowerVR GE8300:
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Helio A20 MT6761D: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.