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CAT S50 vs HTC Hero (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between CAT S50 vs HTC Hero 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
02Points HTC Hero (CDMA) Compare CAT S50 X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(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!

S50} 27 Advantages CAT S50 vs Hero (CDMA)} 2 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB6 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs288MB LPDDR
+8GB (6GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+312 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+4.7"47%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2630 mAh75%
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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)45%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+5 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

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
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ModelCAT S50Hero (CDMA)
Other model namesCaterpillar S50, Caterpillar CAT S50 LTE, CAT S50 4G LTESprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandCATHTC
Release date11/1/201410/1/2009
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 144.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.69 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
RAM memory2GB288MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)512MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/1900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 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 S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2630 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours4.1 hours
Standby792 hours (33 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S50HTC Hero (CDMA)
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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