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Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) vs CAT S50

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5 vs CAT S50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S50 X Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) 10Points
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S50

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 5 (16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) vs S50} 11 Advantages CAT S50
+16GB (13GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)65%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)67%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+326 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+4.7"18%
Larger screen
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1440 mAhvs+2630 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
 
ModeliPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Other model namesiPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)Caterpillar S50, Caterpillar CAT S50 LTE, CAT S50 4G LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleCAT
Release date9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/201211/1/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)77 x 144.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.69 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x1136 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
System versioniOS 6.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Chipset32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 2229feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1428 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1429 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1428 model:
LTE (4, 17)
A1429 CDMA model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17)
A1429 GSM model:
LTE (1, 3, 5)
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length33mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length35mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1440 mAh2630 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours16 hours
Standby225 hours (9.4 days)792 hours (33 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HD voice
• Video stabilization
• Dock connector port
• Panorama photo
• Siri Voice Control
• FaceTime
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Slate, Forest
• Wireless Charging (Qi-enabled)
• WiFi hotspot
• Touchscreen with wet-finger tracking
• IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.2m
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 5 (16GB)CAT S50
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)feature not registered
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