Cat S50
The Cat S50 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 144.5 x 77 x 12.7 mm (5.69 x 3.03 x 0.5 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage8GB
⚖️ 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 2,630 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quadcore 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,630 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
144.5 x 77 x 12.7 mm (5.69 x 3.03 x 0.5 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Cat S50 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Cat S50 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Cat S50 supports wireless charging (Wireless (Qi)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Cat S50.
Charging details: Wireless (Qi).
The Cat S50 is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant Drop resistant up to 1.2m.
Yes, the Cat S50 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Cat S50 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Cat S50 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Cat S50 ships with Android 4.4 (KitKat).
The Cat S50 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Cat S50 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Cat S50 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
