Cat S30
The Cat S30 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 141.9 x 72.7 x 13.3 mm (5.59 x 2.86 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
181g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
141.9 x 72.7 x 13.3 mm (5.59 x 2.86 x 0.52 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Cat S30 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Cat S30 does not have NFC.
The Cat S30 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 60 min) Drop resistant up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810G compliant.
Yes, the Cat S30 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Cat S30 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Cat S30 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Cat S30 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Cat S30 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Cat S30 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Cat S30 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
