Cat S61 The Cat S61 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.2" · 163 x 78 x 13 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.51 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Main Camera 16 MP · Thermal imaging
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓ 5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Heavy at 250g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, February. Released 2018, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Thermal imaging, heat palettes, temp. spot meter, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
250g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
163 x 78 x 13 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.51 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM (South Africa only) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, indoor air quality sensor
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - EU/ROW
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, SBAS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Cat S61 support 5G?› No, the Cat S61 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Cat S61 have NFC?› Yes, the Cat S61 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Cat S61 support wireless charging?› No, the Cat S61 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Cat S61 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC4).
Is the Cat S61 waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Cat S61 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 3m for 60 min) Drop resistant up to 1.8m MIL-STD-810G compliant.
Does the Cat S61 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Cat S61 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Cat S61 support dual SIM?› The Cat S61 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM (South Africa only) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Cat S61 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Cat S61 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Cat S61 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Cat S61 ship with?› The Cat S61 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
What type of USB port does the Cat S61 use?› The Cat S61 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Cat S61 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Cat S61 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Cat S61 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Cat S61 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
