In depth comparison and review of CAT S50 and Sony XPERIA 1 III. 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 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 144.5 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 III has greater height than CAT S50. |
| Width | 77 mm | 71 mm | CAT S50 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 1 III. |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | 8.2 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 III is narrower than CAT S50. |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | CAT S50 is lighter than CAT S50. |
| Body Colour | Forest | Slate | Black | Purple | |
| Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67, IPX7, IP6X | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 1.13 W/kg (body), 0.76 W/kg (head) | 1.28 W/kg (body), 0.94 W/kg (head), 1.75 W/kg (limb) | |
| 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 Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6.5" | Sony XPERIA 1 III has larger screen size than CAT S50. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 III has better screen resolution than CAT S50. |
| Display Format | HD | 4K | |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 III has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, CinemaWide display, Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, L-γ raiser (low gamma raiser) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8926 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | - | |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 305 | - |
| MEMORY | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 III has more RAM than CAT S50. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 256 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 III has more internal memory than CAT S50. |
| User Memory | 6 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 III has better camera resolution than CAT S50. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.7" | |
| Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.7 | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Sony XPERIA 1 III has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Hybrid Zoom | - | 12.5x | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | - | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, SteadyShot, Bokeh Mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Carl Zeiss optic, Stereo Recording, ZEISS T Coating, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Dual photo diode, 3D iToF sensor, RGB-IR, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, Hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilisation, Real-Time Tracking, AI Super Resolution Zoom, Photography Pro, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.3 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 34 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 70 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 124 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 0.3 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 III has better front camera resolution than CAT S50. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Hand Shutter |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2630 mAh | 4500 mAh | Sony XPERIA 1 III has larger battery capacity than CAT S50. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Xperia-Adaptive Charging | Sony XPERIA 1 III has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | 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 | - |
| CELLULAR | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 1 III has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 11 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 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 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, 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 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| 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 | - |
| MEDIA | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | MaxxAudio sound enhancement | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio, 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding, 360 Spatial Sound |
| FEATURES | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | 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 | - | |
| 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 | TTY compatible, multitasking, PS4 Remote Play, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function |
| OTHERS | CAT S50 | Sony XPERIA 1 III |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP67, WPC, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX7, PMA, Qi, IP6X | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | -25 °C | - |
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