In depth comparison and review of CAT S40 and HTC U12+. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 144.9 mm | 156.6 mm | HTC U12+ has greater height than CAT S40. |
| Width | 74.1 mm | 73.9 mm | CAT S40 has greater width than HTC U12+. |
| Depth | 12.5 mm | 9.7 mm | HTC U12+ is narrower than CAT S40. |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | CAT S40 is lighter than CAT S40. |
| Body Colour | Black | Flame red | Ceramic black | |
| Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.429 W/kg (body), 0.609 W/kg (head) | 0.53 W/kg (body), 0.66 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | IPS | Super LCD 6 | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6" | HTC U12+ has larger screen size than CAT S40. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 960 x 540 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels | HTC U12+ has better screen resolution than CAT S40. |
| Display Format | - | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 537 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| HDR | - | Yes | HTC U12+ has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
| Display Features | - | Display colour personalisation, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, HTC Edge Sense 2, Smart rotate, Smart dim, Smart display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8909 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz | HTC U12+ has higher clock speed than CAT S40. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | HTC U12+ has higher processor core quantity than CAT S40. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | HTC U12+ has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| RAM | 1 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | HTC U12+ has more RAM than CAT S40. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | HTC U12+ has more internal memory than CAT S40. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | HTC U12+ has better camera resolution than CAT S40. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.75 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | HTC U12+ has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | 10 sec | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR Boost | |
| HDR Mode | - | HDR Boost 2 | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Bokeh Mode, Auto Zoom | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC U12+ has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), 32s manual exposure, RAW image capture, UltraSpeed Autofocus, HTC UltraPixel Camera 4, Sonic Zoom, Audio Boost, 3D audio recording, AR sticker, 8MP still photos recording 4K video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.6 |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | HTC U12+ has better front camera resolution than CAT S40. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | Live make-up, HDR Boost | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Selfie panorama, Bokeh Mode, Auto selfie | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Self timer up to 10 seconds, AR sticker |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.0 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3500 mAh | HTC U12+ has larger battery capacity than CAT S40. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | HTC U12+ has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 936 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1080 minutes | 1428 minutes | HTC U12+ has longer battery life when making calls than CAT S40. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1080 min Standby: up to 936 hrs |
Talk: up to 1428 min | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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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 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| User Interface | - | HTC Sense | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, HTC Sense Companion, Alexa | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, LDAC, MP4, MID, apt-X HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, TS, WebM | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res audio certified, Hi-Res audio recording |
| FEATURES | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, edge sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, Face Unlock, Dual microphones, Wet Touchscreen Operation, Glove Touchscreen Operation | DLNA Certified, AirPlay wireless streaming, sharing media via DLNA, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, Flip to Mute function, Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Wi-Fi Calling, four microphones, Pocket mode, Hi-Res Audio, Motion Launch, Android Sensor Hub, HTC Connect, Extreme power saving mode, MU-MIMO technology, Quiet ring on pick up, pressure sensitive buttons |
| OTHERS | CAT S40 | HTC U12+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 | IP68 | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | -25 °C | - |
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