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6 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched July 2022
Overview
NeoScore
4.7
#3378 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.3
- Performance & hardware
- 3.8
- Camera
- 3.6
- Connectivity
- 6.3
- Battery & charging
- 6.3
Strengths
- Its 5,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- At 320 g and 16 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- The display's 270 ppi is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The rear main camera's 1/2.96″ sensor is smaller than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
- Design
- 320 g81 mm171 mm16 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5GOcta-Core6 GB RAM128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 323,400Better than 66% of phones
- Battery
- 5,500 mAh
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
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Cat S53 6 GB / 128 GB / Global technical sheet
The Cat S53 suits people looking for a rugged phone for demanding settings who put protection ahead of a slim, light build. Its main trade-off is its size and weight: it is 16 mm thick and weighs 320 g, making it one of the thickest and heaviest phones of its time.
Ruggedness is a clear strength. The phone has IP68 and IP69 protection, withstands drops from up to 1.8 m, and meets MIL-STD-810H. Its 5,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones launched around the same time. It also supports two Nano-SIM cards in Dual SIM Dual Standby mode, a useful setup for people who keep two numbers active.
The 6.5″ IPS LCD display has a density of 270 ppi, lower than that of most phones of its time. The 48 MP rear main camera uses a 1/2.96″ sensor, smaller than those in most phones launched around the same time, and there is no optical image stabilization. The Cat S53 earns an overall NeoScore of 4.7. It is a protection- and battery-capacity-focused choice for anyone whose priorities suit its weight, thickness, and more limited display and camera specifications.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
4.3
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 320 g
- 2.0
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 73.6 %
- 4.6
- Body Thickness 16 mm
- 1.7
Performance & hardware
3.8
- AnTuTu Score 323,400
- 1.8
- RAM Capacity 6 GB
- 5.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 8 nm
- 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
- 4.1
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
3.6
- Sensor Size 1/2.96″
- 3.1
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.3
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.3
- Battery Capacity 5,500 mAh
- 9.9
- Battery Features Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 4.27
- Performance & hardware
- 3.83
- Camera
- 3.62
- Connectivity
- 6.3
- Battery & charging
- 6.32
- NeoScore rank
- #3378 / 6247
Cat
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G
- Processor Process Size
- 8 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 619
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 323,400
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 460 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 16 mm
- Body Width
- 81 mm
- Body Height
- 171 mm
- Weight
- 320 g
- Usable Surface
- 73.6 %
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Battery Features
- Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, EDR
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 3.0
- SAR American Head
- 0.98 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.06 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 2,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 660 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR
S53
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
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11Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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