In depth comparison and review of CAT S50 and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). 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 S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A9000 | |
Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
Height | 144.5 mm | 161.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than CAT S50. |
Width | 77 mm | 80.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than CAT S50. |
Depth | 12.7 mm | 7.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than CAT S50. |
Weight | 185 g | 200 g | CAT S50 is lighter than CAT S50. |
Body Colour | Forest | Slate | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | |
Body Material | - | Metal, Gorilla glass | |
Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | CAT S50 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP67, IPX7, IP6X | - | |
SAR Value | 1.13 W/kg (body), 0.76 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
DISPLAY | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than CAT S50. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than CAT S50. |
Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 367 ppi | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better pixel density than CAT S50. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8926 | - | |
Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher clock speed than CAT S50. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than CAT S50. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 305 | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
MEMORY | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than CAT S50. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more internal memory than CAT S50. |
User Memory | 6 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
CAMERA | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better camera resolution than CAT S50. |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.9 | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28 mm | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | - | Panorama | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 0.3 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than CAT S50. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2630 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than CAT S50. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | CAT S50 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Standby Time | 792 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 960 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 960 min Standby: up to 792 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser, LTE Cat.4 | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | |
Sound Enhancements | MaxxAudio sound enhancement | - |
FEATURES | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, Face Unlock, Dual microphones, Wet Touchscreen Operation | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
OTHERS | CAT S50 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP67, WPC, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX7, PMA, Qi, IP6X | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - | |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | -25 °C | - |