Cat S40
The Cat S40 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · 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
Size4.7" · 144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓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
✗Lower-resolution 234 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ 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
234 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 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 S40 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Cat S40 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Cat S40 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop resistant up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810G compliant.
Yes, the Cat S40 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Cat S40 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Cat S40 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Cat S40 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Cat S40 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Cat S40 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Cat S40 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
