CAT S42 vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has better RAM than CAT S42. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than CAT S42 which has resolution of 720 x 1440. Google Pixel 8 5G has more internal memory than CAT S42
| Name | CAT S42 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 39999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of CAT S42 is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 39999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has larger screen size of 6.2 inches in comparison to CAT S42's 5.5 inch screen. Google's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Cat's phone has only 293 PPI display density. CAT S42 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to CAT S42's lower 3 GB RAM. Google Pixel 8 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than CAT S42 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses CAT S42's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version Q 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | CAT S42 | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | S42 | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 161.4 x 12.7 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 293 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 35 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | |
| Video Recording | No | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | No | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio A20 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Mali-GU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |