Phone company CAT. Cat S60 review: the world's first smartphone with a thermal imager. Appearance and ease of use

In our version, there were already repeatedly protected smartphones that can be dropped and drowning in water, but today's hero of the review, CAT S60 differs from them one, but very significant feature: the presence of a thermal imager, for the first time in smartphones. FLIR has already been doing thermal chambers for a long time, including for drones and smartphones, but before that time - only as an external connected block.

What is it?

CAT S60 - shockproof, waterproof smartphone, is protected from external influences According to the IP68 standard, equipped with a 4.7-inch display and an eight-year Qualcomm processor.

What is it interesting?

In such smartphones, the smartphone component itself goes into the background and some top characteristics should not be expected, and they are not needed, it is a highly specialized gadget, which is intended for professional use and tourism. So the most interesting in this case are, of course, the thermal camera FLIR, protection against external influences according to IP68 standard and MIL-810G military standards. It withstands the drop from a height to 1.8 meters and can be painlessly dive to a depth of 5 meters, and this is a serious indicator. Usually, such smartphones are withstanding up to 2 meters maximum.

What's in the box?

Smartphone comes in a small orange box, inside: smartphone, charger, USB-microUSB cable, headset ( intracinal headphones with flat cable) protective film On the screen and instructions.

What does it look like?

In such smartphones, aesthetics goes to the background, but CAT S60 cannot be called ugly. Yes, he is massive, but it looks in his own way attractive. In addition to the screen on the front panel there is a front camera, a set of sensors, led indicator, Mechanical buttons "Back", "Home" and Application Manager, Conversational and External Speaker. This is from standard items. In addition to this above and under the screen there are two mechanical switches 2/5 m. They are quite tight and it looks like mechanically closed rubber seals inside. The position of 5 m is designed for immersing to the appropriate depth (as it is easy to guess), while all the slots of the speakers are cleaned.

The smartphone is pretty thick, the perimeter is an impressive massive frame made of metal. Volume control buttons are deposited on the left end. They are also made of metal, have large dimensions and are quite tightly pressed:

There is nothing but two plastic inserts on the bottom. Apparently, for adequate operation of wireless modules:

The right face is loaded with functional elements. It houses the power button with a relief surface, an orange function button (can be assigned to it required functions or applications, both short and long pressing). Below are two plugs with the SOS and MicroUSB connector button. Even below - a separate plug for 3.5 mm connector:

The plugs have interesting and reliable (in any case such an impression is created) Design:

At the top of the case there is a big ledge with the FLIR logo. Apparently the thermal imager module itself has impressive sizes:

The back cover has a textured surface "under carbon". In the middle - Cat logo:

All functional elements are placed in the upper part of the case. The left is the flash, the main chamber of 13 megapixels, above - the peel of the thermal imager:

The relevant is a sealed compartment for two Nano and Card SIM Cards microSd memory:

As mentioned earlier, the smartphone is absolutely not afraid of dives into the water:

Drops from the height of human growth smartphone are also not scary. The video demonstration will soon be in our video recruitment. The smartphone operates in the temperature range from -25 ° C to 55 ° C. From the point of view of the category of protected smartphones, the CAT S60 has shown himself exclusively on the best side.

Is it good?

The smartphone has a bright A-SI AHVA screen (Au Optronics Au Optronics) with a 4.7-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1280x720 and Corning Gorilla Glass 4, very well, as for a secure smartphone. More size and resolution in this case are not necessary. The screen really has a very high maximum brightness, with the viewing angles is also all good.

The picture is bright and rich, the brightness stock is enough even with a bright summer sun. Oleophobic coating is not the highest quality, but it is. Multitouch is supported up to 10 simultaneous touches:

As the measurements showed using a colorimeter, the maximum screen brightness is really very high: 602.743 kD / m 2, so that is enough for all occasions. But the brightness of the black field is also higher than that of competitors: 0.765 cd / m 2, the contrast rate at a good level: 788: 1. As it turned out, the screen is calibrated very well: ΔE does not exceed 8, there is a small drawback of red:

Comparison with other smartphones:

Device name White field brightness,
cD / m 2		 Black field brightness,
cD / m 2		 Contrast
Cat S60. 602.743 0.765 788:1
Sigma Mobile X-Treme PQ27 541.438 0.724 748:1
LG Magna. 408.584 0.639 639:1
HTC One (M8) 459.44 0.22 2088:1
Sony Xperia Z2. 312.92 0.5 626:1

What with performance and autonomy?

Heavy duty processors and many RAM are clearly not a chip of a similar class of smartphones, but a couple of words still worth saying. The smartphone works on the 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, the amount of RAM is 3 GB, which is enough for the head to clean Android 6.0 Marshmallow "with a whistle" flew on the smartphone HD screen. Modern games are also quite normally working, although, again, the smartphone is not developed for these purposes:

Included 32 GB memory, which can be supplemented with a microSD memory card for another 128 GB, so that there will be no problems with the volume of the repository.

Regarding the sound quality sound, you can say the following: ringtone yells very loudly, so it's difficult to skip the call. In the headphones, the sound is quite good, by itself a Hi-Fi player, but as for such a smartphone is very good. Cat decided to use Waves Maxxaudio Improvement, it is more marketing step. Although the Israeli company WAVES AUDIO is a developer of canceled VST-plugins for recording:

The smartphone supports network 3G and 4G, there is Wi-Fi 802.11 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC. To find a location, global positioning systems GLONASS, GPS, AGPS and Beidou are used. The smartphone very quickly defines satellites and without connecting to any cellular networks:

The battery is fixed, its capacity is 3800 mAh. It cannot be said that a lot, especially given the appointment, but in real conditions the smartphone calmly survives 2 full days with quite impressive loads. In many ways, thanks to a relatively small diagonal and screen resolution and good energy efficiency indicators of the 617th "Dragon".

For those who want to know more

Inside - 64-bit eight-year Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952-3 (4 x 1.5 GHz + 4 x 1.2 GHz) plus Adreno 3505 graphics accelerator and 3 GB of RAM. For those who are important numbers:

What is from additional software?

As mentioned earlier, the smartphone works on a clean OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but it would be rather strange to see such a smartphone without additional specialized programs. The settings have a set of simple animated instructions for basic functions:

An application-companion for tourists with a barometer, temperature, compass, flashlight function (flash), distance calculation and so on:

Branded app for a faster drying of speakers after immersion in water

Programming programmable and SOS buttons:

You can specify up to three recipients who will be sent to the coordinates:

What can FLIR thermal imager and who will be useful?

The smartphone is equipped with FLIR thermal imager, which is capable of working at a distance of 30 meters in the dark and through the smoke. You can make photos and videos, resolution - 640x480, which is normal for similar cameras. To use the MyFlir for Cat S60 application is pre-installed. Thermal imager in real time determines the temperature range in the "frame" and provides the appropriate side scale. In the pictures, it is possible to note specific points with a marked temperature, separate areas or temperature differences:

If you come to the question seriously, then the smartphone (and the thermal imager in particular) is intended for builders, firefighters, rescuers, will allow you to determine the leakage of heat in the windows and doors, the location of the moisture accumulation, disturbed isolation, leakage in the pipeline or detect the overheating of the electronics. In domestic purposes, you can use, for example, to determine the overheating of the PC:

Laptop heating places:

Heating smartphones after long-term serious loads:

And this looks like a video from the FLIR thermal imager:

In fact, household applications can be invented a lot. The only question is that the pleasure is quite expensive: a separate FLIR thermal imager for smartphones costs 340 euros, so the price tag of $ 700 on CAT S60 no longer looks so overpriced, but the smartphone does not clearly pretend to the mass.

How are things going with the camera?

The main chamber uses a module with a resolution of 13 megapixels, front-line - 5 MP, video can be removed in the resolution of FullHD 30 frames per second. The interface is extremely simple and understood. All necessary functions are on the screen (or within one level of the menu):

The emphasis in the smartphone is clearly not on the main chamber, but it allows you to get quite good photos in normal lighting. Examples of photo:

In the dry residue

Despite buying the CAT S60 will be able to anyone with $ 700 in his pocket, the smartphone still has a narrower specialization and the main audience will still be employees of the respective professions, because not everyone needs a thermal imager in the smartphone, and it adds to the cost of very decently. If we consider in absolute values, then CAT S60 is a kind of flagship among protected smartphones in which there is everything, or almost all relevant functions. The smartphone received a really shockproof case, which can not be afraid to drop, "adult" water refractory, and not immersion to a meter, a unique function in the form of a FLIR thermal imager and a completely modern smartphone. For complete "minced meat" lacks only the functions of the radio station (full, not Zello applications), although such smartphones have a very small amount.

6 reasons to buy CAT S60:

  • very durable, impassable housing;
  • waterproofability up to 5 meters;
  • the presence of thermal imager;
  • bright and high-quality screen;
  • modern "iron";
  • clean Android current version.

3 reasons not to buy CAT S60:

  • high price;
  • the battery could be put more;
  • you simply do not need a smartphone with similar functionality.

Our video review of the CAT S60 smartphone:

Specifications Cat S60.
Display AHVA, 4.7 inches, 1280x720, Gorilla 4 generation
Housing dimensions 147.9x73.4x12.66 mm, Weight: 223 g
Degree of protection IP68, full protection against dust and dirt hitting, work under water at a depth of 5 meters, shock resistance to 1.8 m, MIL-SPEC 810G, working temperature from -25 ° C to 55 ° C
CPU

The world's leading corporation for the development of specialized equipment creates secure Caterpillar smartphones. These phones are made in original style and ergonomic design.

A feature of the brand models is moisture protection and shockproof case. Devices operate on the basis of powerful processors instantly distributing the load from user signals, background utilities and updates. Simple and understandable Android operating system with convenient user interface Provides maximum comfort of the smartphone. Useful applications And messengers for quick unlimited communication are available to all users.

Caterpillar mobile phones are equipped with a slot for two SIM cards operating in synchronous mode. Thanks to this option, you can pick up top Tariffs To make calls and access to the Internet. Devices support all gSM standards and provide mobile communications Any point in the world. In addition, the phone can be used as a powerful geolocation system: each model supports GPS navigation and more advanced - A-GPS, eliminating the presence of "cold" zones.

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Caterpillar Cat B25 Cell Phone

With a digital video camera. On 2 SIM cards. Type - Martphone. Case - classic. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT. With MP3 player. Shockproof. With edge. A type operating system - Android. Screen size 2.0 inches. Camera 2.0 MPX. With a radio receiver. The type of SIM card is ordinary. With Bluetooth. Accumulator capacity 1300 mAh. Memory card slot - microSD. Max. The amount of memory cards 8 GB. Waterproof. Screen resolution - 240x320. Weight: 161 sizes 125.0x55.0x22.0 mm.

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Protected Smartphone Caterpillar Cat S60 Black Cat-S60-BK (black)

Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. 3G. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. Type of operating system - Android. Video recording. With a capacity of 3800mAh batteries. With the size of the built-in memory of 32 GB. Shockproof. Radio. Waterproof. GPS. Bluetooth. Type - Martphone. 4G LTE. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. Memory card slot - microSD. Case - classic. Screen resolution - 720x1280. Multitouch. MP3 player. Wi-Fi. With a camera 13.0 megapixels. With a 4.7 inches screen (12 cm). Two SIM cards. With a frontal photographer of 5 megapixels. Automatic screen orientation. With width: 73.0 mm. With thickness: 13.0 mm. With a height: 148.0 mm. Weight: 249

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Mobile phone Cat. B25 Black Black

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Type - Martphone. The type of SIM card is ordinary. Waterproof. Case - classic. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT. Radio. Type of operating system - Android. Shockproof. MP3 player. Memory card slot - microSD. With accumulator 1300mAh. Screen resolution - 240x320. With 2.0 inches (5 cm). With a camera 2.0 megapixels. Two SIM cards. EDGE. Bluetooth. With the maximum supported amount of memory cards of 8 GB. Video recording. With thickness: 22.0 mm. With a height: 125.0 mm. With width: 55.0 mm. Weight: 161

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Caterpillar Cat S60 Cell Phone

On 2 SIM cards. Battery capacity 3800 mAh. The size of the built-in memory is 32 GB. With 4G LTE. Case - classic. With a radio receiver. With a digital video camera. Shockproof. With MultiTouch. With Bluetooth. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. Waterproof. Screen size 4.7 inches. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. With Wi-Fi. Front-camera 5 MPX. Type - Martphone. Memory card slot - microSD. Type of operating system - Android. With a screenwriter. With MP3 player. With GPS. Camera 13.0 MPX. Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. With 3G. Screen resolution - 720x1280. With width: 73.0 mm. With a height: 148.0 mm. With thickness: 13.0 mm. Weight: 249

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Protected smartphone CATERPILLAR CAT S31 BLACK CAT-S31-BK (black)

Waterproof. Shockproof. Radio. With frame frequency video 30 frames / s. Video recording. GPS. With a capacity of 4000mAh batteries. Type of operating system - Android. With a 4.7 inches screen (12 cm). 4G LTE. Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. Automatic screen orientation. With a frontal camera of 2 megapixels. Wi-Fi. With camera 8.0 megapixels. Video resolution - 1280x720. EDGE. Screen resolution - 720x1280. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. Type - Martphone. With the maximum supported amount of memory cards 128 GB. With the size of the built-in memory of 16 GB. Memory card slot - microSD. Case - classic. MP3 player. Multitouch. Two SIM cards. Bluetooth. 3G. Width: 74.4 mm. Height: 146.0 mm. Thickness: 12.6 mm. Weight: 200 g

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Smartphone Cat Cat-S31-BK 2 / 16GB, black

Type of operating system - Android. Case - classic. Screen size 4.7 inches. Screen resolution - 720x1280. Camera 8.0 MPX. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. Shockproof. On 2 SIM cards. With a radio receiver. With a screenwriter. With 3G. With Bluetooth. With edge. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. With Wi-Fi. With 4G LTE. Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. Front camera 2 MPX. With a digital video camera. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. With GPS. Video resolution - 1280x720. With MultiTouch. Waterproof. Memory card slot - microSD. Max. The volume of memory cards 128 GB. Type - Martphone. With MP3 player. Frequency video 30 frames / s. The size of the built-in memory is 16 GB. With a height: 146.0 mm. With thickness: 12.6 mm. With width: 74.4 mm. Weight: 200

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Smartphone CATERPILLAR CAT S31 BLACK

4G LTE. 3G. Video recording. Wi-Fi. Two SIM cards. Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. With frame frequency video 30 frames / s. MP3 player. Screen resolution - 720x1280. Shockproof. Bluetooth. Video resolution - 1280x720. With the size of the built-in memory of 16 GB. EDGE. With a 4.7 inches screen (12 cm). Automatic screen orientation. Memory card slot - microSD. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. Multitouch. With a frontal camera of 2 megapixels. Type - Martphone. Case - classic. Radio. With camera 8.0 megapixels. GPS. Waterproof. Type of operating system - Android. With a capacity of 4000mAh batteries. With the maximum supported amount of memory cards 128 GB. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. With thickness: 12.6 mm. With a height: 146.0 mm. With width: 74.4 mm. Weight: 200

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Protected Smartphone Caterpillar Cat S41 Black Cat-S41-BK (black)

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Smartphone Cat Cat-S60-BK 3 / 32GB, black

GPS. Bluetooth. Wi-Fi. With a frontal photographer of 5 megapixels. 4G LTE. Touch Screen Type - Capacitive. Screen resolution - 720x1280. Multitouch. Case - classic. Shockproof. 3G. Automatic screen orientation. Type - Martphone. Two SIM cards. Type of operating system - Android. With a camera 13.0 megapixels. Screen manufacturing technology - S-IPS. Waterproof. Type SIM card - Nano SIM. Video recording. With the size of the built-in memory of 32 GB. MP3 player. With a 4.7 inches screen (12 cm). Radio. Memory card slot - microSD. With a capacity of 3800mAh batteries. With thickness: 13.0 mm. With width: 73.0 mm. With a height: 148.0 mm. Weight: 249

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  • Class: Protected Smartphone IP67
  • Form factor: monoblock
  • Case materials: Plastic, Rubber and Glass
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.4
  • Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS (850/900/2100 MHz)
  • Processor: 4 cores, MediaTek MT6582
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Data storage memory: 4 GB
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi (B / G / N), Bluetooth 4.0, MICROUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charge / synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
  • Screen: Capacitive, TFT-LCD 4 "" with a resolution of 480x800 points
  • Camera: 5 mp with autofocus + 0.3 mp, flash
  • NAVIGATION: GPS.
  • Optional: Accelerometer, approximation and light sensors, FM radio
  • Battery: Removable, Capacity 2000 Mach
  • Dimensions: 125x69.5x14.95 mm
  • Weight: 170 g
  • Price: 15 000 rubles (Q4 2014)

Contents of delivery

Introduction

The CAT smartphone from the world's famous American Caterpillar corporation is an upgrade of the previous generation of the dust-excreonished CAT B15 apparatus. New B15Q received a new chipset, new version Operational google systems Android, greater number of RAM and other little things.

In general, the device came out extremely budget from the point of view. technical characteristics: The simplest quad-core processor from MediaTek, the simplest not IPS display with low resolution, weak battery, etc. However, the cost is by no means budget - about 15,000 rubles. It remains to find out how good the protection of this model is.

Design, dimensions, control elements

As it should be similar gadgets, CAT B15Q has impressive dimensions - 125x70x15 mm, however, have seen and more, for example, teXet X-Driver - 139x73x18 mm. The B15Q apparatus is protected from water and dust according to IP67 standard - full protection against dust and short-term immersion in water to a depth to one meter. In addition, Cat was the testing of the American Military Standard 810G military standard for vibration, moisture, blows, temperature, and so on.



I spent "Droptests" in the following way:

  1. Reset the smartphone from a height of 1.8 meters on the floor, covered with linoleum
  2. Reset the smartphone from a height of 1.5 meters on tiled floor
  3. Immersed in water to a depth of 30 cm

All these procedures spent several times. The conclusions did the following. And in the first, and in the second cases, the apparatus dropped 10 times. When dropping from a height 1.8, the lid flew down and the battery dropped 7 times. When dropping from a height of 1.5 meters on the tile, the lid flew up and the battery dropped 4 times. Mostly Cat fell on the corners, so they shy a little. Several blows had to be made on the metal faces, on which the grinding dark gray remained.






In the water immersed 5 times. The first time a couple of minutes, the second time for 30 minutes, the third and subsequent - in a minute. The device behaved perfectly, but the "touch screen" did not answer, that is, to use the water touch screen useless. After extracting from the water and removal of the rear panel, it noticed that the water did not hit the vital "organs" of the smartphone, but the region was not protected by rubber gasket was wet.

Mostly CAT B15Q coped with all the tests quite well. The only thing I did not like was how the back cover closes: it seemed to me that it was fixed by plastic holders extremely unreliable (during the "drop tests" one such a looped broke).

The color of the device is black, the shape is rectangular with beveled corners. Over the sides, anodized aluminum is used, the rest of the housing is a durable rubberized plastic with a coated "Soft-Tach". Rear panel It has a relief coating, and in the center - recessed grided metal inscription "Cat".



In hand, the smartphone lies more or less well, however, the thickness of 15 mm still affects.



On the front side of the center in the center there is a speech speaker. It has a middle volume and intelligibility due to IP67 protection. You hear well, but a little deafness.


Right - front camera, lighting and approximation sensors. From the bottom under the screen - the touch buttons "Back", "Home" and "Menu". Marked on a housing of white translucent paint. The backlight is, it is neurkaya, but the characters are visible during the day, and at night the backlight does not blind eyes.


Under the "Back" button is a microphone. From above under the rubber plug - 3.5 mm audio output. You can connect any headphones, because the connector is shallow. Right - yellow power button. Click is surprisingly easy, the course is medium. Usually in protected devices, they are hard and use them uncomfortable. Similar type - Volume control and flashlight activation. They are located on the right. Left under the rubber plug - microUSB. Here, as if you have to "use" a corporate cable, since only it reaches the connector recessed into the case. It is inconvenient, but what can you do - a certain fee for protection against dust and moisture.





On the back side Devices - chamber eye, framed by a metal ring, single-section LED flash, speaker. At the very bottom there is a junk, which closes the cover. Maybe the sample fell unsuccessful, maybe CAT B15Q devices are all such, in general, the slider does not go to the end, that is, as I understand it, does not close the lid. Therefore, the panel is quite easy to remove, it is worth a slightly pulling for the recess in the lower end.





Simcards of Minisim Standard are installed in special sleds on the left, the slot is under them under the MicroSD memory card.

By summing up in this section, it is worth saying the following: CAT B15Q is not well protected enough, since its weak point is the back panel, due to which problems may occur if it is not completely pressed by plastic shut. In addition, I believe that the fasteners needed to be made from the metal, and from it it is to produce the basis for the back cover.

Display

Cat B15Q screen diagonal is 4 inches, physical size - 51x86 mm. Frames on the right and on the left of 8 mm, from above - 17, and below - 23 mm. The screen is protected by a durable glass of Corning Gorilla Glass. On the official site, it is not said what generation glass is applied. In any case, it protects more from scratches and scuffs than from strong blows. During the use of a single scratch on the display did not appear.

Oleophobic coating is missing: fingerprints are abundantly covered with the entire surface of the screen and are erased with a cloth from the microfiber. Anti-glare layer if there is, then weak.

Screen resolution is low - 480x800 points. The matrix is \u200b\u200bnot performed on IPS technology, so the viewing angles are small. A brightness and contrast decreases under the tilt, the colors are inverted, to the right and left - the colors are acquired by a yellowish tint.

The maximum brightness of white - 418 cd / m2, the maximum brightness of black - 0.9 kD / m2, contrast - 460: 1. Color coverage slightly exceeds the SRGB in the field of red and green colors.


Black color

White color



Battery

It uses a lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh, 3.7 V, 7.4 VTC. The manufacturer brings an approximate operation time: in standby mode - up to 21 days, in talk mode - up to 16 hours.

In video playback mode (MP4, 640x480 pixels) on the maximum brightness and volume in the headphones, the battery sat at about 5 hours. If you use 3G, make about 10-15 calls lasting 1-2 minutes, "pofotkat" minutes 20 minutes, then the battery will sit in 9 hours.

For charge, it will take about 4 hours from USB and 2 hours from the regular network adapter.

Communication capabilities

The phone works B. cellular networks 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/900/2100 MHz - only SIM1). In stock Bluetooth version 2.1 (EDR) for file transfer and speech. Present wireless connection Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n. The device, of course, can be involved as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) or modem. In the settings, this item is as "modem mode". There is a Wi-Fi Direct.

There is a GPS. It works more or less normal, at least I did not have any problems.

Memory and memory card

This model has 1 GB of RAM. From this volume of RAM freely on average just less than 600 MB.

The built-in memory is 4 GB, is available for data storage of approximately 2 GB. A slot is provided under MicroSDHC memory card up to 32 GB.

Cameras

In the CAT B15Q smartphone, two chambers modules are installed: the main with autofocus on 5 MP, frontal 0.3 megapixel. The diaphragm of the first - F2.4, the second - F2.8.

Oddly enough, but 5 MP module issues quite "credit" images: clean, without obvious noise, the detailing is excellent, the white balance is always true. The focus is slow, sometimes mistaken. The exposition on the "tap" is absent.

"Frontalka" is weak. Talk about what.

The video device writes in the FullHD resolution at 30 frames per second. However, the quality leaves much to be desired, 5 megapixels are not enough to disclose the PHD resolution potential. Sound is clean, but quiet, stereo.

Characteristic video file.

  • File format: 3GP
  • Video codec: AVC, 17 Mbps
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 30 k / s
  • Audio Code: AAC, 128 Kbps
  • Channels: 2 channels, 48 \u200b\u200bkHz

Examples of photos

Example photo on frontal chamber:

Performance and software platform

Somehow it happened that all last smartphonesI tested were equipped with MediaTek MT6582 chipset (4 kernels, MALI-400 graphics). Such chip is usually equipped with budget devices of all companies. To not repeat, you can read and watch the LG Fino and Bello review, for example. The CAT B15Q smartphone behaves stably, does not hang and does not slow down.


In this review, we will look at the top 4 best smartphones and Caterpillar 2017 phones. We will pay attention to the most popular and popular models to understand them strengths and distinctive qualities.

Phone CATERPILLAR CAT B25

The Caterpillar Cat B25 model is one of the most popular in the collection of the American manufacturer. Phones are available in China, but at the same time they are famous high quality and excellent functionality.

  1. Design and equipment. Classic and attractive monoblock, which is distinguished by brutal and at the same time futuristic design. As a result, the phone stands out against the background of the gray mass of similar friend on a friend of gadgets, which are practically different in except for the logo. The unique view of the main chamber, which is located on the rear surface, rubber influx and unsurpassed finishing quality - everything speaks of a mobile phone premium. The device is offered in a yellow box with a company logo. The CATERPILLAR CAT B25 package includes a gadget itself, a charger, instruction and a connector for connecting the device to a computer. The main chip of the device is the keyboard, which is equipped with resistant to wear and abrasion with buttons.
  2. Display. A distinctive feature of the phone is its unique screen that is made on the basis of the advanced Quarter VGA technology. A two-link display can boast a TFT matrix and its innovative shockproof properties. The presence of the IP67 certificate suggests that the screen is able to withstand even immersion into water, the truth is not deeper than 1 meter.
  3. Performance Caterpillar Cat B25 Mobile Phone is provided by MediaTek MT6235 C processor clock frequency 208 MHz. Only 256 MB of memory is available to the user, but it can be increased to 8 GB using microSD memory cards.
  4. Multimedia. CATERPILLAR CAT B25 does not boast of chic multimedia features. The main camera in 2 MP removes in the resolution of 1920x1080, which is quite small for modern realities. In justification, manufacturers can only say that the phone is not intended for filming photos and videos, but positioned as non-killed to communicate in any conditions. Camera autofocus also lame, defining the face in times.
  5. Autonomy. The main advantage of the CATERPILLAR CAT B25 gadget is its lithium-ion battery By 1300 mAh, which is more than enough for 10 hours of conversations. Due to minimal energy consumption, mobile phone It is capable of working in standby mode more than 300 hours.
  6. Additionally. Among additional chips, it is possible to note the presence of dust and moisture, as well as the FM receiver. To store musical compositions, you can use a built-in advanced media player with the ability to point under each user.
Caterpillar Cat B25 price in Russia - 4 000 rubles. Video review of this device is presented below:

Smartphone Caterpillar Cat S30


CATERPILLAR CAT S30 is the most recent and advanced model of the American manufacturer, the premiere of which was held at the IFA World Exhibition. Available for the price of the device can easily compile competition flagship smartphones Korean manufacturers.
  1. Design and equipment. This model Smartphone comes in a yellow small box. Inside there are no chips or offices: the box is quite simple and stylish. The equipment is also weak - consists of a device, charger and a Micro-USB cable. The smartphone design turned out unique. In comparison with other models of the American concern line, CAT S30 boasts more elegant and modern forms. The brutality that is inherent in the manufacturer's products is not at all noticeable. All this made the device more comfortable for use: He sits perfectly in his hand, and the case material turned out to be pleasant to the touch. According to the company, the device can spend about an hour under water without prejudice to its functionality and integrity.
  2. Display. The screen can be called the most ill-impaired and weak part of the smartphone. CAT S30 is equipped with a 4.5-inch display, the resolution of which is only 854x480 pixels. This is a record little quality even for budget telephones, despite the fact that the manufacturer characterizes its assembly as a middle segment representative. The consolation is the reinforced brightness that has become possible due to the use of the Gorilla Glass glass of the third generation.
  3. Performance CAT S30 provides Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor version. The heart of the phone has four kernels that work for 1.1 GHz. As a graphics accelerator, the corporation engineers decided to use GPU Adreno 304. RAM In 1 GB, there are few people surprise today, but this is enough for CAT S30 to fulfill all the obligations assigned to him. Internal memory There are only 3 GB, so without the use of cards up to 64 GB there is no need to do.
  4. Multimedia. The device is fully deprived of any hints that it is not created for listening to music. Melodies play very loudly, and the sound in the headphones is high-quality. The only drawback is its own system for eliminating digital noise and sound processing, which is clearly not fully thought out. The main camera in 5 MP is able to shoot video in HD resolution, boasts automatic focus and LED flash. Pleases a large number of settings that allow you to control the shooting, change its quality and other parameters. The device is equipped with only a 2 megapixel front camera, which is not enough for modern realities again. In defense of the smartphone, it should be noted that there are no color noises on the images obtained.
  5. Autonomy. CAT S30 is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery, which is enough for several days of active use of the gadget. In the conversation mode, the smartphone is able to work for 9 hours. This is an impressive indicator for such a kind of devices. In modern games mode, the phone will no longer extend about 7 hours, and when shooting the video it is enough for 11 hours.
  6. Additionally. The CAT S30 model runs on the basis of Android 5.1 operating system, the branded shell is not used. The smartphone is capable of working with two SIM cards at the same time and for each of them you can assign a certain ringing melody.
Caterpillar Cat S30 price in Russia - 16,000 rubles. Below is a detailed video review of this gadget:

Smartphone CATERPILLAR CAT S50


Caterpillar Cat S50 - Protected smart phonewhich is distinguished by availability powerful processor, LTE support and ability to withstand enormous loads and moisture.
  1. Design and equipment. This model is one of the most brutal and terrifying. However, it is all done in favor of protectedness from falling, exposure to moisture and other factors. The shockproof housing is attached using large bolts, the side part is made of metal, and the corners of the lid are made of high-quality rubber. Even the main chamber to some extent resembles a nut. The gadget package is almost no different from other manufacturer's devices.
  2. Display - Main distinctive feature of CATERPILLAR CAT S50. The 4.7-inch screen is characterized by brightness and juiciness. Having permission in 1280x720 pixels, it is able to distinguish with a wet hand. The high degree of protection is guaranteed by the presence of Gorilla Glass 3, which is famous for its impact resistance, resistance to stains and dust.
  3. Performance. Under the back cover of Caterpillar CAT S50 there is a quaalcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor, the clock frequency of which is 1.2 GHz. With 2 GB on board, the smartphone can cope with all tasks set before him without braking and explicit glitches. Thanks to the graphics accelerator, even game lovers will be able to enjoy all the latest novelties Gaming industry.
  4. Multimedia. The main chamber of 8 MPs can boast a high-quality automatic focus and ability to record video in a resolution of 1080p. The front camera here is a nominal - VGA version. The sound in the smartphone is excellent, so he will definitely like the connoisseurs of music.
  5. Autonomy. CATERPILLAR CAT S50 does not boast good autonomy. Battery for 2630 mAh barely enough for the day of active phone use. In the game mode, the device will extend no more than 3 hours, and in the conversation mode - up to 10 hours.
  6. Additionally. Among the additional benefits of CATERPILLAR CAT S50, you can select the IP57 standard, which guarantees dust security and allows you to be immersed with a telephone to a depth to one meter. The presence of military standards provides the ability to operate the gadget even at -25c frost.
Caterpillar Cat S50 price in Russia - 25 000 rubles. More detailed information Contains video review:

Mobile phone CATERPILLAR CAT B30


CATERPILLAR CAT B30 - Protected based on advanced technology Mobile phone, which is considered the best in its class. The affordable price and the availability of innovative coating ensure the popularity and demand of the model.
  1. Design and equipment. The device is distinguished by a bit of brutal appearance. On the back cover Massive bolts are bangible, which are designed to provide a dense housing hold. It, by the way, is made of impact-resistant material based on IP67 protective technology, which provides resistance to moisture and mechanical damage. Equipment of CAT B30, like other models of the American manufacturer, is quite scanty and includes a gadget itself, a charger and a cable for connecting to a PC.
  2. Display. A 2-inch TFT-screen with a resolution in 176x220 pixels is clearly not the solution that expects to get a modern user. The model boasts high brightness, so that the phone can be used even with a bright sun.
  3. Performance. For the stable operation of the gadget, the SPRADTRUM 7701 processor with a clock frequency of 460 MHz is responsible. Not an impressive indicator, but no longer need. Built-in memory in the amount of 1 GB can be expanded to 16 GB using microSD memory cards.
  4. Multimedia Cat B30 includes a music player with the ability to point, radio module and several built-in games. The main camera is only 2 megapixel, and the frontal is absent.
  5. Autonomy. The device is equipped with a 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery, which is enough for 570 minutes in a conversation mode and about 240 hours in standby mode.
Caterpillar Cat B30 price in Russia - 5,000 rubles. Better to evaluate the device features to you will help you submitted below the video review:


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