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CAT S60 (Single-sim) vs Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between CAT S60 vs Asus Padfone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Padfone 2 X CAT S60 (Single-sim) 12Points
4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) Compare CAT S60 X
4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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S60 (Single-sim)} 12 Advantages CAT S60 (Single-sim) vs Padfone 2 (16GB)} 4 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3800 mAh78%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2140 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
223 grams (7.81 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)65%
Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
312 PPI
4.7"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
ModelS60 (Single-sim)Padfone 2 (16GB)
Other model namesCaterpillar S60 smartphone, CAT S60 4G LTE Single-simAsus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68
Country or region availableSouth AfricaCanadaUSA
South Africa, Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandCATAsus
Release date4/1/201612/1/2012
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 147.9 millimeters (2.89 x 5.82 in)68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)
Weight223 grams (7.81 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel and plastic body, glass frontfeature 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 S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size4.7" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 networkUSA/Canada version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
South Africa version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
USA/Canada version:
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)
South Africa version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Not supported
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 S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh2140 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)16 hours
Standby1032 hours (43 days)352 hours (14.7 days)

➕ Other features

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Water resistant up to 5 meters and 60min
• Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8m (6ft)
• Operating Temp: -25°C (-13°F) to 55°C (131°F)
• Colors: Black, White
• ASUS SonicMaster sound
• ASUS Waveshare UI
• HDMI 1.4a
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S60 (Single-sim)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
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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