CAT S32 review

Unfortunately, its poor software performance and battery life mean that it’s going to be a chore to use this phone for almost anyone, of any age or occupation. Its toughness is not in question, but its utility as a phone itself very much is.

- Michael Crider, Review Geek

Given the market the CAT S42 is aimed at, it’s not for the general population, however, if you require dust, water and a shockproof smartphone the CAT S42 does offer some decent specs for the price when thrown in the ruggedised aspect of the design.

- Alex Dennis, Ausdroid

The phone does many things well. Especially when you consider the retail price is only $299. Battery life is its strongest attribute along with its physical durability. I didn’t purposely drop the phone but the CAT website boasts it will survive a six-foot drop on steel. I didn’t test its waterproof...

- Android Guys

If you want a reasonably priced device, this is it. As far as a phone goes – it will make and receive calls and SMS – what more do you need? And being Android, it will run all the apps, albeit slowly in some cases. This is the perfect phone for school children – unbreakable. But alas it does not hav...

- Ray Shaw, Gadget Guy

The Cat S42 seems to be a rugged phone that does what it says it does. That may not sound impressive, but not all phones that are supposedly rugged stand up to any amount of abuse. This isn't a phone you buy to show off, but honestly, those days are long behind us at this point anyway. If you're sic...

- Kris Wouk, Make Use Of