How highly do we recommend the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB? We summarized its features and specs
Created date: 2018-09-30 21:52:42, Updated date: 2021-10-20 18:46:02
We did a detailed review of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB's capabilities, specs, features, and ease-of-use. You can check our reviews on each aspect of this device, and our how much we recommend it when compared to other smartphone. This is a consolidated and detailed review of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB's features.
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 83/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 75/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 42/100 |
Ease of typing in | 50/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 60/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 25/100 |
Multitasking performance | 48/100 |
General rating | 43/100 |
Summary of Cat S40 (2015) 16GB performance and functions
The size and weight of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
The body of the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" is 74.1mm wide, 144.9mm long, and 12.5mm thick. Also, the screen size is 4.7inch, and it weighs 185.0g. Holding the phone and viewing the screen is as easy as for an average smartphone. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.
Cat S40 (2015) 16GB | Icemobile Gravity 4.0 8GB | Disney Mobile on docomo DM-01G 16GB | |
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Color | Black | Black/White/Orange/Yellow/Green | Powder Blue/Pure White/Pretty Pink |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 74.1mm x 144.9mm x 12.5mm | 75.8mm x 140.4mm x 16.3mm | 74.0mm x 144.0mm x 10.8mm |
Weight | 185.0g | 316.0g | 149.0g |
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Display of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 540 x 960. The screen clarity is the same as a standard smartphone. It is perfectly satisfactory. If you look closely at the screen and have good eyesight, you can see some dots on the screen.
Cat S40 (2015) 16GB | Icemobile Gravity 4.0 8GB | Disney Mobile on docomo DM-01G 16GB | |
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Display size | 4.7inch | 4.02inch | 5.2inch |
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 540 x 960 | 480 x 854 | 1080 x 1920 |
Pixel density | 234ppi | 243ppi | 423ppi |
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The battery life of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.
Cat S40 (2015) 16GB | Icemobile Gravity 4.0 8GB | Disney Mobile on docomo DM-01G 16GB | |
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Battery capacity | 3000.0mAh | 2800.0mAh | 2920.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 CPU with 1.1GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 1.0GB. It has low spec processing power and its performance is lower than typical smartphones. Also, memory space is slightly smaller than average smartphones. There are many times when storage space feels insufficient. Ultimately, it's just barely enough to get by.
Cat S40 (2015) 16GB | Icemobile Gravity 4.0 8GB | Disney Mobile on docomo DM-01G 16GB | |
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Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Mediatek MT6582 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
CPU specs | 1.1GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 2.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 1.0GB | 1.0GB | 2.0GB |
Storage size | 16.0GB | 8.0GB | 16.0GB |
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The camera of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" has a back camera with 8.0MP. The front camera has 2.0MP. The rear camera performance is about the same as a typical smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.
Cat S40 (2015) 16GB | Icemobile Gravity 4.0 8GB | Disney Mobile on docomo DM-01G 16GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 8.0MP | 8.0MP | 13.2MP |
Front-camera resolution | 2.0MP | 3.0MP | 2.4MP |
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Review of the product design of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an Cat S40 (2015) 16GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
To many people, the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" is of a size which allows it to be operated with one hand. Still, for people with small hands, it may be a bit difficult to do so. It becomes slightly larger when a case is added, and depending on the person, I think this may make it slightly harder to operate with one hand.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" feels too heavy to operate with one hand, so the device wouldn't be a good choice even if you are just going to use it for a short period of time. We suggest that you hold it tightly with both hands as it may hurt your hands if you use it with just one hand for an extended period of time.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
Even when used with one hand, the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.
The size of the buttons on the App
The buttons displayed on the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Inputting keys with one hand with the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" can be done but this grip tends to feel unstable. Because of this sometimes you can drop it carelessly when trying to type quickly. If you take your time when typing though you will be unlikely to drop it.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Cat S40 (2015) 16GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
In general, the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.
Ease of reading sentences
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" displays fonts relatively nicely, and even small characters can be displayed nicely. While people with good eyes can see the jagged outlines of characters when they look at the display up close, this does not make the characters difficult to see. It can be said to be a display that is adequately suitable for reading text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.
Ease of writing sentences
For the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
When using the "Cat S40 (2015) 16GB" for calls, emails, or for chatting the processing power can be insufficient, and you can experience slowdowns as a result. When using apps it felt like the motion would get caught up which was a bit stressful. For ordinary more relaxed use this slowing isn't at a level that would bother you, but its performance is not suited for fast control.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
For example, if you're using multiple apps simultaneously, such as swapping between SNS or chat frequently, it will gradually start to operate slowly. If you use it for a long period in this way apps can begin to forcefully close due to lack of memory and can crash.