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Cat S42 vs Vivo Y11s

What S42 does better (3) and where Y11s wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Cat S42
Cat · 2020S42
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $320
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Vivo Y11s
Vivo · 2020Y11s
4.4Score
9 advantages≈ $290
2.7Display3.5
2.7Camera3.4
2.8Battery3.5
6.4Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S42Y11s
77.3 × 161.412.776.3 × 164.48.4
S42Y11sDifference
Height161.4 mm164.4 mm−3 mm
Width77.3 mm76.3 mm+1 mm
Thickness12.7 mm8.4 mm+4.3 mm
Weight220 g191 g+29 g

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

Why is S42 better than Y11s?

  1. NFCYes · Y11s: No
  2. Pixel density293 ppi vs 270 ppi+9%
  3. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/2.2+10%

Why is Y11s better than S42?

  1. Battery capacity4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+19%
  2. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  3. Screen size5.5″ vs 6.5″+18%
  4. Weight220 g vs 191 g+15%
  5. Selfie camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  6. Thickness12.7 mm vs 8.4 mm+51%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio62.6% vs 81.6%+30%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  9. Process12 nm vs 11 nm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Cat S42Cat S42≈ $3204.6
Vivo Y11sVivo Y11s≈ $2904.4
Design
Weight220 g191 g
Thickness12.7 mm8.4 mm
Height161.4 mm164.4 mm
Width77.3 mm76.3 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP69—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx9—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
ColoursBlackGlacier Blue, Phantom Black
Display
Screen size5.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,440 px1,600 px
Pixel density293 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio62.6%81.6%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm11 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 610
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP8 MP
4K selfie video—No
Battery
Battery capacity4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Ion—
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensor—Side
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Funtouch 11
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