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CAT S50 vs BlackBerry Passport

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

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4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2630
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points BlackBerry Passport Compare CAT S50 X
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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!

S50} 5 Advantages CAT S50 vs Passport} 15 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+4.7"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+32GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x1440 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+453 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2630 mAhvs+3450 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
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ModelCAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesCaterpillar S50, Caterpillar CAT S50 LTE, CAT S50 4G LTEAT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandCATBlackBerry
Release date11/1/20149/24/2014
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 144.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.69 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory2GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 S50BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2630 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours23 hours
Standby792 hours (33 days)444 hours (18.5 days)

➕ Other features

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S50BlackBerry Passport
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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