The verdict
Your pick: Cat S52, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S42, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP69, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G
- against IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Cat S52, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 117,985
- against 50,300
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 210 g
- against 220 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6761D Helio A20 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,300 | 117,985 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 744 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Orange | Black |
| Body Thickness | 12.7 mm | 9.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 161.4 mm | 158.1 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 210 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 62.6 % | 68 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Rugged Build, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP69, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-810G Best value | IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh Best value | 3,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.65″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 293 ppi Best value | 285 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 5, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Color LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.07 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S42 | S52 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR |
