Detailed comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and CAT S42H+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 146.5 mm | 161.3 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
| Width | 72.7 mm | 77.2 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 12.7 mm | bq Aquaris X is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
| Weight | 153 g | 220 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
| Body Colour | Midnight blue | Black | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | CAT S42H+ is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 1.36 W/kg (body), 0.428 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | LTPS IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.5" | CAT S42H+ has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | bq Aquaris X has better screen resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | - | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | MediaTek Helio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 1.8 GHz | bq Aquaris X has higher clock speed than CAT S42H+. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | bq Aquaris X has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42H+. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | bq Aquaris X has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
| MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 24 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | bq Aquaris X has better camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | - | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | bq Aquaris X has better front camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Samsung S5K4H8YX | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | 3-element | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 4200 mAh | CAT S42H+ has larger battery capacity than bq Aquaris X. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | bq Aquaris X has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | - | 840 hours | |
| Talk Time | - | 1860 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Standby: up to 840 hrs Talk: up to 1860 min Mixed usage: up to 2 days |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | LTE, VoLTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, AWB, ALAC, MID, WMA STD, DTS M8 | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
| FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist | Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11 |
| OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | CAT S42H+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP52 | IP68, ISO 22196, IP69, MIL-STD 810H | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -25 °C |
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