Cat S42 vs Cat S42 H+
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Cat S42
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Cat S42 H+
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
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Bigger battery
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Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
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Better display
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Lighter body
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Best value for money
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Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 293 | 293 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 62.6 | 62.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Helio A20 | Helio A20 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4200 | 4200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.4 | 161.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Weight (g) | 220 | 220 |
| Width (mm) | 77.3 | 77.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, January | 2021, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August | Available. Released 2021, April 20 |
Network
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - EU | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S42 H+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Cat S42 and Cat S42 H+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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