Cat S52 vs Cat S53
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Cat S52
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2category wins
Cat S53
Price coming soon
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Cat S53
Bigger battery
Cat S53
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Cat S53
Better display
Cat S52
Lighter body
Cat S52
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.65 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 285 | 270 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 68 | 73.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P35 | Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 8 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 11 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Cat S53 +45%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Cat S53 +93%AnTuTu
Cat S53 +119%| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 476 | 689 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 828 | 1,597 |
| AnTuTu | 199,111 | 435,710 |
Memory
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSD | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, (macro) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 16 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3100 | 5500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 158.1 | 171 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 16 |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 320 |
| Width (mm) | 76.6 | 81 |
Launch
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, October. Released 2019, November | 2022, July 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, July 19 |
Network
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/100 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Cat S52 | Cat S53 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Cat S52 and Cat S53 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Cat S53 packs a 5500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Cat S53 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Cat S53 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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