I've had alit of different smart phones over the last 15 years. This is my favourite so far. My battery lasts all day, and I'm a huge app user playing games and streaming content. It has a nice weight to it, I can see the screen in the daytime, ... The only thing I don't like is the speaker placement, but that's there because of waterproofing. I'm only buying Caterpillar phones from now on.
I bought this phone exclusively on amazon, the main problem with this phone it doesn't have the fast charger so to charge the 4200 mah battery it really takes hours it's very long I've never seen that on a phone
Use the charging cable that came with your CatS42H+. And a quality adapter. I charge my CatS42H+ from 5% to 100% in under 2 hours. When I use a different cable and lower quality adapter it takes much longer. Update: Check your battery settings. Your phone may never charge above 70% because of the battery saver option. That could be an issue also.
Somebody that got this phone, what is the lifespan of the battery with use? Do you need to charge it every bloody day, or can you go on all week before it even start complaining?
If you're going to quote prices, it would help if you stipulated which country's currency you're talking about. eg. The phone costs AU$439 in Australia.
@@veganath Hi.Depend on where you search,the price in general various from one retailer to another.But on the official Cat page the S42 cost around 300 $.
Hi.For Blackviews i don't know,but this Cat model is a very good phone.3 year security update,1 major OS,long lasting battery(at least 2 days lasting with a normal use),compact dimension,and of course ultra resistent device with affordable price.Thank you.
The absolute worst phone it has ever been my misfortune to own. 2 weeks after I received my S42 it kept disconnecting from the wi-fi. Send a report to Cat on their website.....guess what the answer was...."Switch to flight mode." So everytime I get into the office or at home, I must switch to flight mode! How the hell can anyone call me then? I tried to hold on for another 3 months. This afternoon, i've had it!!! I would much rather work on my old Samsung with cracked screen than EVER work on this piece of rubbish again!
Turning on flight mode and then turning it back on moments later is tech support 101. Also, cleaning up your phone apps caches will greatly improve the overall performance.
Mediatek CPUs are just trash and i will never buy a phone with that cpu in it again...look how slow that thing is in 2020 with a $360 price tag...super hard pass
Hi.This mediatek cpu are not trash.With this cpu the battery will last longer,and this is value for the S42,which have a target audience,because it's a niche product.Thank you.
@@Anonymous-bk6eq No sir ,it's not a trash,but a very good phone.The phone is target for people who works in harsh environment,which probably the phone will drop many times a day.Also this phone is for professionals,who desire a phone with a long lasting battery life.In other words,it's a great rugged phone,and not by case,it is called- it's a tool,not a toy !
@@jozefkaculini9022 hi. I would use this phone for uber deliveries... do you know if it has the option of apps to "appear o top", as samsung does? Thank you.
Hi.Yes,all the body of the Cat S42,is build by a rubber,which protect the body and the ports to drops.It's a rugged phone,and is very strong.Thank you.
I've had alit of different smart phones over the last 15 years.
This is my favourite so far. My battery lasts all day, and I'm a huge app user playing games and streaming content.
It has a nice weight to it, I can see the screen in the daytime, ...
The only thing I don't like is the speaker placement, but that's there because of waterproofing.
I'm only buying Caterpillar phones from now on.
Waiting on at the moment .
Great review thank you.
I bought this phone exclusively on amazon, the main problem with this phone it doesn't have the fast charger so to charge the 4200 mah battery it really takes hours it's very long I've never seen that on a phone
Use the charging cable that came with your CatS42H+. And a quality adapter. I charge my CatS42H+ from 5% to 100% in under 2 hours.
When I use a different cable and lower quality adapter it takes much longer.
Update: Check your battery settings. Your phone may never charge above 70% because of the battery saver option. That could be an issue also.
Thanks for the review
Pare fragil cu ecranul asa mare..Imi poti recomanda alt model mai mic?
I will have to buy that phone because of its mah and it has a very nice small size
Somebody that got this phone, what is the lifespan of the battery with use? Do you need to charge it every bloody day, or can you go on all week before it even start complaining?
it lasts 3 days
Yes but can it dig a hole?
If you're dedicated enough, yes.
If you're going to quote prices, it would help if you stipulated which country's currency you're talking about. eg. The phone costs AU$439 in Australia.
Ridiculous pricing in Australia. Based on USD$300 approx AUD$410
@@veganath Hi.Depend on where you search,the price in general various from one retailer to another.But on the official Cat page the S42 cost around 300 $.
What class protection?
Hi.The Cat S42 has a corning Gorilla Glass 5,and it is very robust.Thank you.
This or Blackviews or ?
Hi.For Blackviews i don't know,but this Cat model is a very good phone.3 year security update,1 major OS,long lasting battery(at least 2 days lasting with a normal use),compact dimension,and of course ultra resistent device with affordable price.Thank you.
Cool phone , if it had a bit more horse power under the bonnet , i`d be all over it .
Hi.The Cat S42 is a good phone,but is not design for speed,but for long lasting battery life,efficency,and to survive in harsh work place.Thank you.
If u want something to Kay’s buy an otter box
Esse celular só tem propaganda
The absolute worst phone it has ever been my misfortune to own. 2 weeks after I received my S42 it kept disconnecting from the wi-fi. Send a report to Cat on their website.....guess what the answer was...."Switch to flight mode." So everytime I get into the office or at home, I must switch to flight mode! How the hell can anyone call me then? I tried to hold on for another 3 months. This afternoon, i've had it!!! I would much rather work on my old Samsung with cracked screen than EVER work on this piece of rubbish again!
Turning on flight mode and then turning it back on moments later is tech support 101.
Also, cleaning up your phone apps caches will greatly improve the overall performance.
The phone appears to come with a plastic layer on the screen. Is this supposed to be there? Or am I supposed to remove it. Thank you.
Hi.Yes,it is supposed to be there,and it removed when start to use the phone.
Mediatek CPUs are just trash and i will never buy a phone with that cpu in it again...look how slow that thing is in 2020 with a $360 price tag...super hard pass
Hi.This mediatek cpu are not trash.With this cpu the battery will last longer,and this is value for the S42,which have a target audience,because it's a niche product.Thank you.
@@jozefkaculini9022 in other words....its a trash phone for $360
@@Anonymous-bk6eq No sir ,it's not a trash,but a very good phone.The phone is target for people who works in harsh environment,which probably the phone will drop many times a day.Also this phone is for professionals,who desire a phone with a long lasting battery life.In other words,it's a great rugged phone,and not by case,it is called- it's a tool,not a toy !
@@jozefkaculini9022 hi. I would use this phone for uber deliveries... do you know if it has the option of apps to "appear o top", as samsung does? Thank you.
Rubber covers to protect the ports in 2020? Really?!? Lol
Hi.Yes,all the body of the Cat S42,is build by a rubber,which protect the body and the ports to drops.It's a rugged phone,and is very strong.Thank you.
It protects from salty water
Dust is my port is my problem! Port cover is a good thing!
😉😉😊 CAT S42 ,, mobile tum not is 2020 okay