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CAT S30 vs HTC Arrive (8GB)

Side by side comparison between CAT S30 vs HTC Arrive phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points HTC Arrive (8GB) Compare CAT S30 X
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S30

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S30} 19 Advantages CAT S30 vs Arrive (8GB)} 3 Advantages HTC Arrive (8GB)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR278%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)17%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4.5"25%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
218 PPIvs+259 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
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ModelCAT S30Arrive (8GB)
Other model namesCaterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-simSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandCATHTC
Release date9/1/20153/1/2011
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2576MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours4.8 hours
Standby936 hours (39 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S30HTC Arrive (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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