In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Duo and CAT S42H+. 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 | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Folder - dual screen | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 145.2 mm | 161.3 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater height than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Width | 93.3 mm | 77.2 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo has greater width than CAT S42H+. |
| Depth | 9.9 mm | 12.7 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo is narrower than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Weight | 250 g | 220 g | CAT S42H+ is lighter than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Dimensions Details | Unfolded - 186.9 mm x 4.8 mm x 145.2 mm | - | |
| Body Colour | Glacier | Black | |
| Protection | - | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | CAT S42H+ is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 W/kg (body) | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Both directions folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 5.5" | Microsoft Surface Duo has larger screen size than CAT S42H+. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1800 x 1350 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | Microsoft Surface Duo has better screen resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Display Format | - | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 18:9 | |
| Display Features | PixelSense Fusion Displays | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Display Screen Size | 5.6" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 1800 x 1350 pixels | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 8.1 in | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2700 x 1800 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Helio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | - | 1.8 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Microsoft Surface Duo has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42H+. |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB | Microsoft Surface Duo has more RAM than CAT S42H+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 32 GB | Microsoft Surface Duo has more internal memory than CAT S42H+. |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | - | 13 Megapixel | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source | - | LED flash |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 11 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots, Portrait mode with adjustable depth control | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | High CRI LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), FOV optimised with AI (for front and rear), dynamic range scene detection, Super-resolution zoom, super zoom up to 7x, gyro-based digital video stabilisation | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3577 mAh | 4200 mAh | CAT S42H+ has larger battery capacity than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
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| Standby Time | 240 hours | 840 hours | CAT S42H+ has longer standby time than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Talk Time | 1620 minutes | 1860 minutes | CAT S42H+ has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
| Run Time Details | Standby: up to 240 hrs Talk: up to 1620 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
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 | Microsoft Surface Duo | 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 10 | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | LTE, VoLTE | |
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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 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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | 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 802.11ac | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | CAT S42H+ has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side) | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual microphones with noise suppression and echo cancellation, Full Duplex communication, 360° hinge, stylus support, two apps side-by-side | Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11 |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Duo | CAT S42H+ |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headphones, 18W charger, Surface Duo Bumper (Glacier) | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | 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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