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Cat S42 vs Tecno Camon 15 Premier

What S42 does better (2) and where Camon 15 Premier wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Cat S42
Cat · 2020S42
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $320
vs
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
Tecno · 2020Camon 15 Premier
4.6Score
16 advantages
Higher score
2.7Display4.2
2.7Camera7.3
2.8Battery2.7
6.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

S42Camon 15 Premier
77.3 × 161.412.777.7 × 163.39.1
S42Camon 15 PremierDifference
Height161.4 mm163.3 mm−1.9 mm
Width77.3 mm77.7 mm−0.4 mm
Thickness12.7 mm9.1 mm+3.6 mm
Weight220 g203 g+17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S42 better than Camon 15 Premier?

  1. NFCYes · Camon 15 Premier: No
  2. Battery capacity4,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+5%

Why is Camon 15 Premier better than S42?

  1. Main camera13 MP vs 64 MP4.9×
  2. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  3. Storage (max)32 GB vs 128 GB4×
  4. Storage (base)32 GB vs 128 GB4×
  5. Selfie camera5 MP vs 32 MP6.4×
  6. Pixel density293 ppi vs 390 ppi+33%
  7. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.35 GHz+31%
  8. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  9. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  10. Ultra-wide cameraNo · S42: Yes
  11. Screen size5.5″ vs 6.6″+20%
  12. Weight220 g vs 203 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Cat S42Cat S42≈ $3204.6
Design
Weight220 g203 g
Thickness12.7 mm9.1 mm
Height161.4 mm163.3 mm
Width77.3 mm77.7 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP69—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx9—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
ColoursBlackIce Jadeite, Opal White
Display
Screen size5.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,440 px2,340 px
Pixel density293 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio62.6%84.3%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20Mediatek MT6765V/W Helio P35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.35 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)32 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/1.9
Main sensor size—1/1.72"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP32 MP
4K selfie video—No
Battery
Battery capacity4,200 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Ion—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDS—
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensor—Rear
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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