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The CAT S61 is a sturdy smartphone that features a thermal imaging camera, which allows you to measure temperatures between -20 and 400 degrees Celsius. Rather take a normal picture? In that case, use the 16-megapixel camera. On top of that, you can use the laser-guided rangefinder to easily determine the distance between 2 objects and to calculate surfaces. An integrated sensor measures the air quality and keeps track of how often you're exposed to unhealthy air. Use Android 8.0 Oreo to quickly navigate between different functions. Use the device outdoors in the rain, at the building site, and during heavy-duty work, because the S61 is water, dust, and shockproof. On top of that, you can control the CAT just as easily while wearing gloves.
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
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Camera quality | Mediocre | |
Speed class | Standard | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Screen size | 5,2 inches |
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Gadgets are my thing, the more unique the better. The FLIR camera, the laser measurement and air meter are great features that I can also appreciate as a non-construction worker. The FLIR in particular allows you to detect overheating of PC components, see if someone has been sitting somewhere or something and other unique cool things. The phone is also indestructible and feels sturdy, no loose buttons or rattling things, no things that you just tinker with such as the speaker grill of the S60 and the cover at the back. It's everything the S60 should have been, now in the S61.
It is a steep amount, but then you also have something that is fast, good and indestructible with unique features.
Roel Engelen
9 July 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
I've had this unit for a few days now and I'm very happy with it. I never used a phone for games or a lot of multimedia, so the step to a robust device was easier for me.
Video recording, I don't have 4k screens so can't rate this, but the camera works as it should. For photos I read that the shutter responds slowly but this is absolutely not the case in the normal camera app. When the door is used, this is more the case, but that is logical because it concerns a completely different type of technology (not an optical sensor but infrared) and I suspect that this simply works differently.
The device not only comes with a screen protector, but this is even glued on from the factory so that we as a user do not have to endure the misery of destroying 3 protectors before it looks good.
The VOC sensor also works great, just as strange when the alarm bells start ringing when you have the device next to the sandwich (ethanol from fermentation) but a handy function together with air humidity percentage and temperature.
The Laser itself also seems very easy when your cat is bored but watch out for the eyes!!! It is class 2 and is harmful! After all, it is intended to be used perpendicular to an object for a distance measurement or to measure dimensions of objects without taking the tape measure.
Furthermore, I used the device normally (email, light media use, calling, app, bluetooth, WiFi, navigation) after charging it to 100% after day 1 around 3 p.m., after which it went back into the charger around 11 a.m. 10%
I immediately ordered an OTG cable and my Hi-res USB headset works like a train with this device. I was also able to connect my higher quality thermal image via a USB video grabber.
All in all, the perfect device for my needs.
Tars Talsma
25 July 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Perfect phone for someone with a technical job.
Tinneke Hermans
12 July 2018
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Product number | 805284 | |
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Manufacturer code | CS61-DAB-ROW-EN | |
Brand | Cat | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
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Recommended for use | Phone calls and WhatsApp |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
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Introduction month | June | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
Update to Android version possible | Update not possible yet | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 0 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Mediocre | |
Expected frequency security updates | Each quarter | |
Expected date of last security update | June 2020 | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Mediocre | |
Review update policy | Mediocre |
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
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Height | 15 cm | |
Width | 7,6 cm | |
Depth | 1,3 cm | |
Weight | 145 g | |
Color | Black | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Mono |
Speed class | Standard | |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,2 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Internal RAM | 4 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 128 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card | |
Samsung region lock |
Camera quality | Mediocre | |
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Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 16 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Contrast detection | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 30 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | No image stabilization | |
Aperture | 2,2 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/2.6" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
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Front camera type | In bezel | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 8 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 5,2 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 61,7 % | |
Screen quality | Standard | |
Resolution height | 1920 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Pixel density | 424 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | TFT | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
HDR support |
Battery life according to customers | Good | |
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Battery/battery capacity | 4500 mAh | |
Quick charge functionality | ||
Wireless charging | ||
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G | |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
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Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
