Name: CAT S40
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 28414
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

it still worked perfectly
WiFi radio was very reliable and delivered great browsing performance
this hatch has a good notch for easy opening

Caterpillar also tossed in its own Cat Phones tool
hands-free system was a bit rough
the CAT logo isn't centered on the glass

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 4.7 in
Resolution: 960, 540 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 234 ppi
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 2 Mpx

Caterpillar CAT S40 - Pros & Cons

it still worked perfectly
WiFi radio was very reliable and delivered great browsing performance
this hatch has a good notch for easy opening
accuracy was as good as about 25 feet
The fit and finish is reasonably good
Battery life on the S40 is excellent
It also offers solid battery life
size
layout and color can also be adapted
bright
homogeneously illuminated IPS screen with good color reproduction
very bright IPS screen also enables easy use in the outdoors
The color reproduction is generally appealing
sRGB color space coverage of approximately 94% is very good
decent viewing angles and good visibility in direct sunlight
Image contents are razor-sharp and black looks rich subjectively
underlying IPS technology also ensures very stable viewing angles
color reproduction appeals with strong and rich colors
Rugged and durable with IP68
similarly sturdy Power and Volume buttons are

Caterpillar also tossed in its own Cat Phones tool
hands-free system was a bit rough
the CAT logo isn't centered on the glass
There are no features placed on the bottom edge
is actually a heavy duty phone
Cat has been unable to secure a deal with any carrier to place its phones on store shelves
s still no link to buy it on the Cat Phones website
the camera would at least be above average
The processor was a bit underpowered
the camera becomes nearly useless
than the S6
this phone does feel a little bit like a commodity item in new packaging
lack of sharpness to the 234 pixels-per-inch display is
moderately rough drops
stutters or delays in the real world test
annoying image noise
Annoying bloatware is not preloaded
The touchscreen could still be used in a wet state after diving
the SIM tray is a bit fragile
graphical tasks or anything other than simple games
poor cameras and slow performance
the blue sky looked paler than it did in real life
poor cameras and slow performance disappoint
lackluster cameras and low-res display
no optical image stabilization
there's no support for 5GHz Wi-Fi
harsh
grating edge
with voices lacking a natural tone
Speaker quality is poor

Caterpillar CAT S40 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4.7 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	3000 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	234 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.1 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Caterpillar CAT S40 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 5.1
CPU clock speed	1.1 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 304
RAM memory	1 GB

Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	60.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	64GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD microSDHC microSDXC

Height	5.7 in
Width	2.92 in
Depth	0.49 in
Weight	6.53 oz

FM radio	yes
Built-in stereo speakers	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

Screen size	4.7 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	960 x 540 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	234.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	2.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black
Material	Aluminum
Water resistant	yes
Shock resistant	yes
Dust resistant	yes
Fully waterproof	yes

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.1
NFC	no
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	3000.0 mAh
Standby time	936.0 h
Talk time	18.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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Caterpillar CAT S40 Caterpillar - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.4

Based on 6 reviews

Caterpillar CAT S40 Cat S40 Review: The Monster Truck of Phones

Tom's Guide

Published: 29.12.2015

Cat S40 Review: The Monster Truck of Phones

3.0

The sturdy Cat S40 is a waterproof and drop-proof Android phone, but its poor cameras and slow performance disappoint.

Caterpillar CAT S40 CAT S40 Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 02.09.2015

CAT S40 Smartphone Review

4.1

In-depth review of the CAT CAT S40 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Qualcomm Adreno 304 , 4.7", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Caterpillar CAT S40 Caterpillar Cat S40 (Unlocked) Review

PCMAG

Published: 26.10.2015

Caterpillar Cat S40 (Unlocked) Review

3.0

The unlocked Cat S40 from Caterpillar is a rugged phone that can take a beating, but you're trading screen resolution and speakerphone quality for durability.

Caterpillar CAT S40 CAT S40 review: A rugged Android phone for the field

New Atlas

Published: 10.12.2015

CAT S40 review: A rugged Android phone for the field

If we were still looking for evidence that smartphones have officially become a commodity, the line of ruggedized devices from iconic heavy equipment maker Caterpillar might just be that proof. We reviewed the Cat S40 Android phone to see if it offers a unique take on a rough and tough device or if…

Caterpillar CAT S40 REVIEW: Caterpillar S40’s excellent durability, battery life come with major sacrifices

Equipment World

Published: 28.10.2015

REVIEW: Caterpillar S40’s excellent durability, battery life come with major sacrifices

No. 6 Story in 2015 « No. 7 No. 5 » It’s not often that Caterpillar is beaten handily by competitors when it comes to power. But that’s exactly where the company’s smartphone lineup finds itself. However, it’s not exactly due to a design failure. It’s more of a consequence of trying to find the […]

Phone Scoop

Published: 18.10.2015

Review: CAT S40

CAT is offering the rugged S40 to U.S. buyers directly online. This Android smartphone is designed to take a beating and still get you to your meeting on time. This phone is sold unlocked and works with networks such as those run by AT&T and T-Mobile. Here is Phone Scoop's in-depth review.