In depth comparison and review of CAT S42 and Samsung Galaxy M52 5G. 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 S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-M526BR/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
Height | 161.3 mm | 164.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has greater height than CAT S42. |
Width | 77.2 mm | 76.4 mm | CAT S42 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy M52 5G. |
Depth | 12.7 mm | 7.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is narrower than CAT S42. |
Weight | 220 g | 173 g | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is lighter than CAT S42. |
Body Colour | - | White | |
Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, drop-proof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | CAT S42 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP69 | - | |
SAR Value | 0.947 W/kg (head), 1.206 W/kg (body), 2.029 W/kg (limb) | 1.4 W/kg (body), 0.789 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB 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 | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED Plus | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has larger screen size than CAT S42. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1440 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has better screen resolution than CAT S42. |
Display Format | HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Bright Display | Super Smooth | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio A20 | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.4 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42. |
MEMORY | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has more RAM than CAT S42. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has more internal memory than CAT S42. |
User Memory | - | 101.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has better camera resolution than CAT S42. |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has better lens aperture than CAT S42. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Camera Modes | - | Slow motion video | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has better front camera resolution than CAT S42. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has larger battery capacity than CAT S42. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 2880 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 17 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2880 min |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 10 | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Payment Technology | Android Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n41, n66, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Wet Touchscreen Operation, Glove Touchscreen Operation | Multitasking, Samsung KNOX, Samsung Smart Switch |
OTHERS | CAT S42 | Samsung Galaxy M52 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68, IP69 | - | |
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 | - |