Caterpillar Cat S52

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Slim and compact for a rugged handset, IP68 and MIL-STD 801G certifications, Good performance for mainstream productivity tasks, Good-quality main camera, Simultaneous dual SIM and MicroSD card support
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:

GPU performance and battery life could be better
Short battery life, relatively long charging times, useless software preinstalled, no Widevine L1, little graphics power, only a few LTE frequencies supported

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Last revision on October 18, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Slim and compact for a rugged handset, IP68 and MIL-STD 801G certifications, Good performance for mainstream productivity tasks, Good-quality main camera, Simultaneous dual SIM and MicroSD card support
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

Reviewers Didn't Like

GPU performance and battery life could be better
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

The Cat S52 certainly goes some way to redefining expectations of what a rugged phone looks like, coupling pocket-friendly dimensions with a classy, mainstream chassis design, yet still maintaining the sort of military grade toughness Cat have become...

By TechRadar on March 17, 2020

The S52 largely does what it sets out to do. As a mid-range device, you'd definitely find it lacking were it not for its rugged specs, which manage to successfully merge mainstream design with beefy defence-against-the-element capabilities. It...

By What Mobile on January 25, 2020

It doesn't look like a rugged phone, but the mid-range Cat S52 can still handle rough treatment while delivering decent performance for mainstream tasks. Graphics performance and battery life could be better, but overall this is an impressive handset...

By zdnet.com on January 10, 2020

– Good and fancy outdoor phoneThe 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.But if you charge your smartphone every day anyway and are...

By NotebookCheck on January 05, 2020

El mercado de los móviles ruggerized, esos móviles con acabado gomoso, resistentes a golpes, agua y situaciones de trabajo con polvo y suciedad por doquier es un nicho bastante contenido.Caterpillar lleva varios años lanzando terminales para ese sector...

By computerhoy.com on February 08, 2020

Das Cat S52 macht keine halben Sachen und ist für jedes Abenteuer gewappnet. Es übersteht schlimme Stürze, kann unbeschadet auf Tauchgang gehen, ist sogar bei Minusgraden bedienbar und den Bildschirm kratzt kaum etwas. Sinnvolle Extras wie die...

By Computer Bild on January 10, 2020

Das Cat S52 legt beim Design einen großen Wert auf einen allgemeinen Schutz vor Schäden und Außeneinwirkungen. Dank IP68 und einer hohen Sturzresistenz wird dies auch erfolgreich umgesetzt. Im Test sammelt das Outdoor-Handy mit einem starken Akku sowie...

By Chip.de on December 23, 2019