Cat S61 Overview
The Cat S61 mobile phone is a rugged device designed for those who need a tough and durable smartphone that can withstand harsh environments. Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with a planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (P), this phone is powered by an octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 chipset, along with Adreno 508 GPU.
With 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, the Cat S61 also supports external memory up to 256 GB via microSD card. The 5.2-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone features a capacitive touchscreen with a screen-to-body ratio of 65.4% and a pixel density of 424 PPI.
The main camera on the Cat S61 is 16 MP with PDAF and a FLIR thermal camera module, while the selfie camera is 8 MP. The phone also includes features such as thermal imaging, heat palettes, temperature spot meter, dual-LED dual-tone flash, and panorama mode. It supports 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and FM radio.
One of the standout features of the Cat S61 is its rugged construction, with an aluminum frame and a durable design that meets military-grade standards for protection against dust, water, drops, and extreme temperatures. The phone also boasts a large 4500 mAh battery for extended usage.
Pros:
- Rugged and durable design
- FLIR thermal imaging camera
- Large battery capacity
- Expandable storage up to 256 GB
- 4G LTE connectivity
Cons:
- Heavy and bulky design
- Older Android version at launch
- Limited availability of SIM card options
- Higher price point than standard smartphones