CAT S52

The CAT S52 offers many qualities such as a good camera, a lot of performance and a color-accurate screen, but it shows weaknesses when it comes to battery life.

-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck
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Product details

  • For USA Buyers : This Smartphone is compatible/will work with CERTAIN GSM Networks ONLY. For exact 2G GSM, 3G and 4G/LTE compatibility, please check with your network provider in advance prior to your purchase. This phone WILL NOT WORK with any CDMA Networks such as VERIZON, SPRINT, US CELLULAR and T-Mobile.
  • Dual-SIM, Network Compatibility : SIM CARD 1[ 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and/or 3G WCDMA 800(B19) / 850(B5) / 900(B8) / 1700|2100(B4) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) and/or 4G LTE 800(B20) / 850(B5) / 850(B19) / 900(B8) / 1700|2100(B4) / 1800(B3) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) / 2600(B7) and/or TD-LTE : 2300(B40) / 2500(B41) / 2600(B38) ] and SIM CARD 2 [ 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 ]
  • 6.2" inch, HD+ (1520*720), Max Vision display, 270ppi | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 mins) | Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m | MIL-STD-810G compliant
  • 64GB Storage, 4GB DDR4, Up to 512 GB with microSD card support | Android 9 Pie, MediaTek Helio P70 processor with 2.0GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G72 900Mhz GPU, 4000 mAh Non-removable Battery
  • Triple Primary Camera : 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 2 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 2 MP, f/2.2, 1/5" | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Video 1080p@30/60/120fps | Front Camera : 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm | HDR | Video 1080p@30fps

PROS

+ abundant processing power
+ comparatively manageable and high-quality
+ good camera for an outdoor smartphone
+ color-accurate display
+ IP certified
+ exact GPS
+ barely generates heat
+ comprehensive warranty
+ dedicated microSD slot

CONS

- short battery life
- relatively long charging times
- useless software preinstalled
- no Widevine L1
- little graphics power
- only a few LTE frequencies supported

Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on January 05, 2020
The CAT S52 offers many qualities such as a good camera, a lot of performance and a color-accurate screen, but it shows weaknesses when it comes to battery life.
77
By TechRadar on March 16, 2020
With an eye beyond just the building site, the Cat S52 is a good-looking device that’s equally aimed at butter-fingered mainstream users as much as those who work in extreme conditions. It’s easily the most aesthetically pleasing work phone out there, and there are no major corners cut when it comes to durability. However, its middling performance and dated screen will make it a hard sell for regular users at this price point.
70