| Hardware and OS | Cat S42 | |
| Operating system | Android 10.0, planned upgrade to Android 11.0 | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Internal memory | 32GB 3GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Cat S42 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 px | |
| Protection | DragonTrail Pro | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display area | 78.1 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 18:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 293 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Cat S42 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU | |
| 4G Network | LTE (unspecified) | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Camera | Cat S42 | other phones |
| Main camera | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 13 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Cat S42 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | Cat S42 | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Battery | Cat S42 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 4200 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po | |
| Other | Cat S42 | other phones |
| Release date | 2020, January | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
