S42
S42 · Cat
- SoC
- Helio A20
- RAM
- 3 GB
- Resolution
- 1440x720
- Android API
- 12 (31)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The cat S42 reports its platform as Helio A20. The CPU configuration is 4-core, Cortex-A53, running up to 850 - 1800 MHz. The GPU is Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE8300. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
3 GB of RAM is below the realistic minimum for current Android — expect Android to aggressively kill background apps. Display resolution is 1440x720.
This record reflects Android API level 31 (12). Android 12 — at the edge of current support; most apps still work but some new features may not be available.
Trust & buying notes
For a second-hand purchase, also verify the security patch date is no more than ~12 months old, the boot count is plausible for the claimed age, and battery health is above 85%.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- Cat
- BRAND
- Cat
- MODEL
- S42
- PRODUCT
- S42
Operating System
- API
- 12 (31)
- KERNEL
- 4.19.191-gda449e2cc37b
- PLATFORM
- mt6761
SoC / CPU
- SOC
- Helio A20
- CPU
- MT6761V/WD
- CORES
- 4
- FAMILY
- Cortex-A53
- CLOCK_SPEED
- 850 - 1800 MHz
- REVISION
- r0p4
- TECHPROCESS
- 12 nm
GPU
- GPU_VENDOR
- Imagination Technologies
- GPU_MODEL
- PowerVR Rogue GE8300
- GPU_VERSION
- 3.2 build 1.15@6070602
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 3 GB
Display
- RESOLUTION
- 1440x720
- TOUCHSCREEN
- fts_ts
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- ACCELEROMETER
- GYROSCOPE
- GYROSCOPE
- MAGNETOMETER
- MAGNETOMETER
- ALSPS
- LIGHT
Connectivity
- WIFI
- CONSYS_MT6761
- NFC
- st21nfc
Audio & Power
- AUDIO
- smartpa_i2c
- CHARGER
- bq2560x
Other
- LENS
- MAINAF
- SOUND
- mt63xxaccdet
- OTHER
- unk50 unk63 unk6e
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