Cat S42 vs Cat S62 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Cat S42
Price coming soon
3category wins
Cat S62 Pro
Price coming soon
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Cat S42
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Cat S42
Better display
Cat S62 Pro
Lighter body
Cat S42
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 293 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen-to-body | 62.6 | 69 |
Platform
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 512 |
| Chipset Name | Helio A20 | Snapdragon 660 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash | Thermal imaging, heat palettes, temp. spot meter, LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4200 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.4 | 158.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 220 | 248 |
| Width (mm) | 77.3 | 76.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, January | 2020, June 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August | Available. Released 2020, August 17 |
Network
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Cat S42 | Cat S62 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Cat S42 and Cat S62 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Cat S42 packs a 4200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Cat S42 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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