CAT S52 vs Blackview BV9900 : two amazing rugged smartphones go head to head.
For people who are interested in this indestructible super camera rugged phone, you may want to know if it’s worth investing money. In order to know the strength and weaknesses of this phone, here we make a comparison between Blackview BV9900 and its strong competitor, CAT S52 from CAT, another well-known rugged phone brand.
Display
The Blackview BV9900 boasts a 5.84” FHD+ (2280 x 1080) display with 19:9 aspect ratio, protected by the 5th generation Corning Gorilla glass. The CAT S52 sports a 5.65” HD+ (1440 x 720) display with 18:9 aspect ratio, protected by the 6th generation Corning Gorilla glass. The Blackview BV9900 has a bigger screen and higher resolution for greater visual pleasure while CAT S52 has a stronger glass.
Hardware & Software
The Blackview BV9900 is powered by potent MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It scored 220,859 high points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.6 according to the video. It also comes with heart rate sensor, air quality sensor, barometer, hygrometer, UV meter sensor for a more user-friendly experience. And it supports global bands and dual 4G VoLTE.
In the hardware comparison, the CAT S52 is weaker. Powered by MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor, the CAT S52 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. And it supports only 19 bands (4G : LTE 700(B28) / 800(B20) / 850(B5) /900(B8) / 1700|2100(B4) / 1800(B3) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) / 2600(B7) and/or: TDD-LTE 2600(B38)), which means it’s compatible with less carriers in the world. In terms of software, both phones run the Android 9 system. And they both support GPS & GLONASS & BeiDou & Galileo quad navigation system.
CAT S52 is not compatible with USA networks like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. The BV9900 is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile and is a better choice for United States.
Camera
If you are looking for the best photography experience, you should waste no time to choose the Blackview BV9900. See real photos taken by BV9900. It equips with an advanced quad rear camera set, including a Sony® IMX582 48MP ultra-clear main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 5MP depth lens, a 2MP macro lens, offering you pro-level photography. On the front, it has a 16MP selfie camera.
On the contrary, the CAT S52 only has a Sony® 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. But it is a good quality sensor. The same Sony IMX363 12.2MP image sensor is found on Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 phones.
- 12 MP Dual Pixel
- f No. – f1.75
- Zoom – Digital x 4
- Max video frame rate – 1080p@30fps
Battery
In this comparison, the Blackview BV9900 is also a clear winner as it houses a bigger battery of 4380mAh while CAT S52 has a 3100mAh battery. What’s more, Blackview optimizes the battery to achieve outstanding cold resistance performance. According to Blackview official, the BV9900 can still perform 4 basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, Camera when the temperature is as low as -30℃.
Summary Comparison
Summary
Blackview BV9900 is mostly competitive in every aspect. Most importantly, it has USA network bands so you can use on AT&T and T-Mobile. The specifications are also better.