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Cat has added a new rugged phone to its portfolio – the Cat S32. Launched at CES 2020, the Cat S32 offers modest internal hardware but runs on Android 10. However, specifications are not what Cat phones are known for, as they are primarily famed for their solid build quality, and the Cat S32 doesn't disappoint.
The new Cat phone's build is IP68-certified for dust and waterproofing, and it has also passed the MIL-STD-810G tests for durability against accidental drops and other forms of mechanical damage. The Cat S32 is claimed to remain functional in extreme weather conditions and comes with a textured design for a stronger grip.
Key Spec
- Powerful 4,200mAh battery
- Water / Dustproof (IP68), Drop tested to 1.8M onto steel, MIL-SPEC 810G, DragonTrail Pro glass
- Waterproof Smartphone – up to 1.5 meters for 35 minutes
- 5″ HD+ 18×9 display optimized for outdoor use with a touchscreen that can be used with wet fingers or when wearing gloves
- Android 10 (with an upgrade to 11)
- 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Expandable Storage (microSD™)
- Mediatek Helio A20 MT 6761D chipset, 1.8GHz quad-core processor
- 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- LTE Cat 6, VoLTE, VoWiFi
- Textured, extra grip design
- Programmable Shortcut Key useful for Push to Talk (PTT), SOS (Lone worker app), or to easily launch its torch or camera
- Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
- 5mm audio jack
- Curated apps and content catalog
- Dual SIM – Nano-SIM + microSD™
- 2-year warranty
The dual-SIM (Nano) Cat S32 runs Android 10 and it is most likely the vanilla interface. The latest Cat phone features a 5.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and Dragontrail Pro cover for protection. The display is claimed to register touch inputs even with gloves on or in wet conditions. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio A20 quad-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that is further expandable via a microSD card (up to 128GB).
It sports a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). On the front, the Cat S32 packs a 5-megapixel camera to take care of selfies. It comes equipped with a 4,200mAh battery with fast charging support. Connectivity on the Cat S32 is handled by 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, micro-USB 2.0, GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, Baidu, and Galileo. Sensors onboard the Cat S32 are an accelerometer, compass, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.
Design and Display
Unlike all the other smartphones on the market, the Cat S32 is pretty chunky due to the rubberized material around the device. This rubber coating provides shock resistance and a good grip. It also comes with chunky, well-defined buttons as well as a programmable shortcut key that can be used for Push to Talk (PTT) or to trigger an app.
The smartphone is built around a 5.5-inch 720p display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display comes with DragonTrail Pro Glass protection and has been specially designed for the outdoors and sports. Thus, can be used with gloves on or with wet hands
Internals Storage
Internally, the Cat S32 is powered by a MediaTek Helio A20 quad-core chipset topped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
It is rated for IP68 water resistance and is MIL-SPEC 810G compliant for shocks and vibrations. Apart from this, the smartphone supports CAT 6 LTE speeds VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling. Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the software front, it runs on Android 10.
Cameras
Since it is a rugged smartphone built for outdoor usages, the Cat S32 does not come with exciting camera specifications. It features a 13 MP single sensor shooter on the back and a 5 MP selfie camera on the front.
Battery
This rugged smartphone packs a 4200 mAh battery that can provide at least 2 days battery life with proper smartphone-like usage. The smartphone will be available for sale in a few days at the www.CatPhones.com and will cost €299
Cat S32 Price
The Cat S32 is priced at EUR 299 (roughly Rs. 24,000) and will soon be available from the official Cat website, authorized retailer stores, and carrier partners. The phone comes in a single black color option, but details about country-wise market availability have not been revealed
Finally, Cat s32
Cat S32 smartphone was launched on 7th January 2020. The device comes with a 5.50-inch display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Cat S32 is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A20 processor. It comes with 3GB of RAM.
The Cat S32 runs Android 10 and is powered by a 4200mAh non-removable battery. The Cat S32 supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Cat S32 on the rear packs a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera setup has phase detection autofocus. It has sported a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Cat S32 based on Android 10 and packs 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1298GB) with a dedicated slot. The Cat S32 is a dual-SIM smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
Connectivity options on the Cat S32 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, USB OTG, Micro-USB, FM radio, 3G, and 4G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the device contain an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. It has featured an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.
Cat S32 Full Specifications
General
Brand
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Cat
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Model
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S32
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Release date
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7th
January 2020
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Form factor
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Touchscreen
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IP rating
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IP68
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Battery capacity (mAh)
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4200
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Removable battery
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No
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Fast charging
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Proprietary
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Wireless charging
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No
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Display
Screen size (inches)
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5.50
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Resolution
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720x1440
pixels
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Protection type
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Other
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Aspect ratio
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18:9
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Hardware
Processor
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quad-core
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Processor make
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MediaTek
Helio A20
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RAM
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3GB
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Internal storage
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32GB
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Expandable storage
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Yes
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Expandable storage type
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microSD
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Expandable storage up to (GB)
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1298
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Dedicated microSD slot
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Yes
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Camera
Rear camera
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13-megapixel
(f/2.0)
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Rear autofocus
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Phase
detection autofocus
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Rear flash
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Yes
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Front camera
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5-megapixel
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Front autofocus
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No
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Front flash
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No
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Software
Operating system
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Android
10
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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Yes
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Wi-Fi standards supported
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802.11
a/b/g/n/ac
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GPS
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes,
v 5.00
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NFC
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Yes
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USB OTG
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Yes
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Micro-USB
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Yes
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Headphones
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3.5mm
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FM
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Yes
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Number of SIMs
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2
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Active 4G on both SIM cards
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Yes
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SIM 1
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SIM Type
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Nano-SIM
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3G
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Yes
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4G/ LTE
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Yes
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SIM 2
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SIM Type
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Nano-SIM
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3G
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Yes
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4G/ LTE
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Yes
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Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer
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Yes
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Proximity sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer
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Yes
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes
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