In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G 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 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G996B/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 161.5 mm | 161.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater height than CAT S42H+. |
| Width | 75.6 mm | 77.2 mm | CAT S42H+ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 12.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Weight | 200 g | 220 g | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Body Colour | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | Phantom gold | Phantom red | Black | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof, sandproof, dirtproof, chemical-resistant, drop-proof, bleach resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 1.335 W/kg (body), 0.541 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | - | |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 5.5" | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger screen size than CAT S42H+. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better screen resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 394 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Eye Comfort Shield | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display) | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Helio | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has higher clock speed than CAT S42H+. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has higher processor core quantity than CAT S42H+. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G78 MP14 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more RAM than CAT S42H+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more internal memory than CAT S42H+. |
| User Memory | 102.2 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | CAT S42H+ has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | CAT S42H+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 120 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 30x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Face retouch, Grid Line | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Director's View | - | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/1.76" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 79 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 64 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/1.72" | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better front camera resolution than CAT S42H+. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger battery capacity than CAT S42H+. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | - | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 840 hours | |
| Talk Time | 2400 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than CAT S42H+. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (4G): up to 2400 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 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 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | 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 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 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, 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 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, 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 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, 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, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | 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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Air View, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Bixby Vision, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster | Programmable push-to-talk button, guaranteed upgrade to Android 11 |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | CAT S42H+ |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, ISO 22196, IP69, MIL-STD 810H | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 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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