Cat B15
The Cat B15 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 125 x 69.5 x 15 mm (4.92 x 2.74 x 0.59 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
170g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
125 x 69.5 x 15 mm (4.92 x 2.74 x 0.59 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Cat B15 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Cat B15 does not have NFC.
The Cat B15 is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant Drop resistant up to 1.8m.
Yes, the Cat B15 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Cat B15 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Cat B15 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Cat B15 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Cat B15 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Cat B15 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Cat B15 has 3.0, A2DP.
