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Cat S42

Released: January 1, 2020
Discontinued

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Display

5.5"

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Capacity

4200 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

3 GB

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Chipset

Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20

Cat S42 is a smartphone released in 2020 featuring 5.50-inch display, Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 processor, 3GB RAM, 4200mAh battery.

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The Cat S42 is a smartphone from Cat featuring Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 processor, 5.5" IPS_LCD, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Cat S42 in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.9/10

If you're thinking about buying the Cat S42 in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Daily & social apps 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
  • Those wanting a light phone
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Final verdict

Cat S42 is an outdated phone released in 2020. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.5" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20

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RAM

3GB

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Internal Storage

32GB

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Main Camera

13MP f/2.0

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Capacity

4,200mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11

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Protection

IP69

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

Black

Cat S42 in detail

Cat S42 display

The Cat S42 has a 5.5-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 293 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm). RAM goes up to 3 GB. Storage starts at 32 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.0 aperture. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 4,200 mAh, enough for a day of moderate use.

Design & software

It weighs 220 g. Dust and water resistance is rated IP69. It runs Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11.

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