Cat S42 Information
CAT launched the Cat S42 on Jan 1, 2020. Its last price in the USA is $320.
It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, the Helio A20 chipset, 3GB RAM and a 4200 mAh battery.
Specification
Price In USA
| Last Price | $320 |
| Brand | CAT Mobiles |
| Model No | Cat S42 |
Launch
| Launch Date | 2020, January 01 |
| Website | Cat S42 Official Website |
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| Build | IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m/ Corning Gorilla Glass 5 MIL-STD-810H compliant |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by |
| Colors | Black |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~62.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| RAM | 3GB |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Lens 1 | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Lens 1 | 5 MP |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable |
Smartphone Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Cat S42 FAQs
Is the Cat S42 still available in the USA?
No, the Cat S42 is discontinued. Its last price in the USA was $320.
When was the Cat S42 launched?
The Cat S42 was launched on Jan 1, 2020.
Does the Cat S42 support 5G?
No, the Cat S42 is a 4G phone. It supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
What memory options does the Cat S42 come with?
The Cat S42 has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
How big is the Cat S42 battery?
It has a 4200 mAh battery.
Is the Cat S42 waterproof?
The Cat S42 is rated IP69 for dust and water resistance.
Cat S42 in Detail
Connectivity & Networking
The Cat S42 supports GSM / HSPA / LTE on these bands:
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
Cat S42 connectivity options
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- GPS: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- NFC: Yes
- USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
Cat S42 Design
The phone measures 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in) and weighs 220 g (7.76 oz). Build: IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m/ Corning Gorilla Glass 5 MIL-STD-810H compliant. SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by. Colours: Black. Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass.
Display and Processor
The display measures 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~62.6% screen-to-body ratio) with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density). Panel type: IPS LCD.
It runs Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11. The chipset is the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) with an Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
Memory
The Cat S42 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
Camera
The main camera has one lens:
- 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF
Camera features: LED flash.
Selfie camera: 5 MP.
Battery
The Cat S42 has a Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable battery. Loudspeaker: Yes.
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International Price List of Cat S42
Local Prices
| Price in Pakistan | Rs 90,099 (Discontinued) |
| Price in Bangladesh | Tk 34,090 (Discontinued) |
| Price in Canada | CA$ 416 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in India | ₹ 26,240 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Kuwait | د.ك 96 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Malaysia | RM 1,440 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Nepal | रू 40,000 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Philippines | ₱ 17,600 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Qatar | QR 1,165 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Saudi Arabia | SR 1,200 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Singapore | S$ 432 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Sri Lanka | LKR 99,200 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in UAE | AED 1,174 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in UK | £ 256 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Indonesia | Rp 4,800,000 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in China | ¥ 2,240 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Brazil | R$ 1,536 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Russia | ₽ 24,160 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Morocco | .د.م. 3,360 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Algeria | دج 43,200 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦ 426,240 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Iran | تومان 1,344,000 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Thailand | ฿ 10,720 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Egypt | ج.م 17,632 (Discontinued, Estimated) |
| Price in Vietnam | ₫ 8,320,000 (Discontinued, Estimated) |