• Black
  • 1 colour
Cat

Cat B40

Launched April 2021

Overview

Strengths

  • At 157 g, it is among the lightest phones of its time.
  • It resists water and dust (IP69), as well as impacts and drops from up to 1.8 m.

Weak points

  • Its 1800 mAh battery is among the lowest-capacity batteries of its time.
  • Its 167 ppi pixel density is among the lowest, and its 18 mm thickness is among the greatest of its time.
  • Its 2 MP camera resolution is among the lowest of its time.
Display
2.4″TFT LCD240 × 320 px
Design
157 g62 mm145 mm18 mm
Performance
Unisoc T117Quad-Core128 MB RAM64 MB
Battery
1,800 mAh
Cameras
2 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G

Editorial report

Cat B40 technical sheet

The Cat B40 is for people who want a basic, rugged phone and put resistance to impacts and drops ahead of a detailed display, high-resolution camera, or large battery. It resists water and dust (IP69), as well as impacts and drops from up to 1.8 m (MIL-STD-810H). At 157 g, it is among the lightest phones of its time; its 18 mm thickness, by contrast, is among the greatest.

The 2.4-inch TFT LCD display has a pixel density of 167 ppi, among the lowest of its time. The camera is 2 MP, also among the lowest resolutions. Hardware includes 128 MB of RAM and up to 64 MB of storage, small amounts compared with other phones of its time; storage is expandable. Its removable 1800 mAh battery has a capacity among the lowest of its time.

For calls and basic tasks, it has GSM, HSPA and LTE, one Nano-SIM, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, FM radio and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Its connectivity is nevertheless worse than that of most phones of its time. The Cat B40 is a straightforward choice for people who prioritize ruggedness and low weight, and can accept a low-density display, a 2 MP camera, limited memory and a low-capacity battery.

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Cat

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc T117
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 MB
Processor Type
Quad-Core
RAM Capacity
128 MB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
18 mm
Body Width
62 mm
Body Height
145 mm
Weight
157 g
Usable Surface
19.8 %
Resistance Features
IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m
Waterproof Depth
1.2 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity
1,800 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Battery Features
Removable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
4:3
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
2.4″
Display Horizontal Resolution
240 px
Display Vertical Resolution
320 px
Display Pixel Density
167 ppi
Display Features
TFT LCD
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer

Software

OS Family
Proprietary OS

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count
1
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

B40

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Camera Features
Autofocus
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus

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