Cat Phone was a range of toughened and strengthened mobile phones, including rugged smartphones developed, manufactured and sold by Bullitt Mobile Ltd,[3] part of the British telecommunications and consumer electronics technology company Bullitt Group Ltd, under exclusive license from Caterpillar Inc. since 2012.[1]

Cat Phones
Company typeDivision
IndustryTelecommunications, consumer electronics
Founded2012; 12 years ago (2012)[1]
HeadquartersOne Valpy, Valpy Street, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG1 1AR[2]
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMobile phones,
rugged smartphones
BrandsCAT
OwnerCaterpillar Inc.[1]
ParentBullitt Group Ltd
Websitewww.CatPhones.com
Cat S22 Flip with Android operating system and touch display

Carrying the CAT branding, the range included standard feature phones, enhanced specification smartphones which operate on the Android operating system, and related accessories.[1]

History

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In early 2024 the phonemaker closed down.[4]

List of models

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List of Caterpillar-branded mobile phones[5][6]
Category Model SoC Year Display Rating Special features
Smartphone B10 Qualcomm MSM7227 2012 3.2 in (81 mm)
480×320 LCD
IP67 (1 m (3 ft)/30 min) [7][8][9]
Camera phone B25 MediaTek MT6235 2012 2 in (51 mm)
240×320 LCD
IP67 (1 m (3 ft)/30 min) [10]
Camera phone B100 MediaTek MT6276W 2013 2.2 in (56 mm)
240×320 LCD
IP67 (1 m (3 ft)/30 min), MIL-810G [11]
Smartphone B15 MediaTek MT6577 2014 4 in (100 mm)
800×480 LCD
IP67, MIL-810G [12][13]
Smartphone S50 Snapdragon 400 (MSM8926) 2014 4.7 in (120 mm)
1280×720 LCD
IP67, MIL-810G [14]
Smartphone B15Q MediaTek MT6582M 2015 4 in (100 mm)
800×480 LCD
IP67 (1 m (3 ft)/30 min), MIL-810G No LTE support.[15]
Camera phone B30 Spreadtrum 7701 2015 2 in (51 mm)
176×220
IP67 (1 m (3 ft)/30 min) [16]
Smartphone S30 Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) 2015 4.5 in (110 mm)
854×480 LCD
IP68 (1 m (3 ft)/60 min), MIL-810G [17]
Smartphone S40 4.7 in (120 mm)
960×540 LCD
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Smartphone S60 Snapdragon 617 2016 4.7 in (120 mm)
1280×720 LCD
IP68 (2–5 m (7–16 ft)/1 hr), MIL-810G Includes thermal camera from FLIR Systems[19][20]
Smartphone S31 Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) 2017 4.7 in (120 mm)
1280×720 LCD
IP68 (1.2 m (4 ft)/35 min), MIL-810G [21]
Smartphone S41 MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) 2017 5 in (130 mm)
1920×1080 LCD
IP68, MIL-810G Can be used to charge other devices.[22]
Camera phone B35 Qualcomm 8905 2018 2.4 in (61 mm)
240×320
IP67 (1.2 m (4 ft)/35 min) KaiOS[23]
Smartphone S61 Snapdragon 630 2018 5.2 in (130 mm)
1920×1080 LCD
IP68 (3 m (9.8 ft)/1 hr), MIL-810G Includes thermal camera from FLIR Systems[24]
Camera phone B26 Spreadtrum SC6531F 2019 2.4 in (61 mm)
240×320
IP68 (1.2 m (4 ft)/35 min), MIL-810G Dual SIM[25]
Smartphone S48c Snapdragon 630 2019 5 in (130 mm)
1920×1080 LCD
IP68 (1.2 m (4 ft)/30 min), MIL-810G Only model to support CDMA
Smartphone S52 MediaTek Helio P35 2019 5.65 in (144 mm)
1440×720 LCD
IP68 (1.5 m (5 ft)/35 min), MIL-810G [26]
Smartphone S32 MediaTek Helio A20 2020 5.5 in (140 mm)
1440×720 LCD
IP68 (1.5 m (5 ft)/35 min), MIL-810H [27][28] Name updated from S32 to S42.[29]
S42
Smartphone S62 Pro Snapdragon 660 2020 5.7 in (140 mm)
2160×1080 LCD
IP68 (1.5 m (5 ft)/35 min), MIL-810H Includes thermal camera from FLIR Systems[30][31]
Hybrid button and touch Smart feature phone S22 Flip Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 2021 2.8 in (71 mm)
480×640 TFT
IP68 (5 m (16 ft)/35 min), IP69K, MIL-810H [32]
Smartphone S75 MediaTek Dimensity 930 2023 6.58 in (167 mm)
2220×1080 (FHD+) LCD
IP68 (5 m (16 ft)/35 min), IP69K, MIL-810H Includes satellite emergency messaging from Bullitt.[33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "About us | Cat Phones". www.CatPhones.com. Caterpillar Inc. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Terms and Conditions | Cat Phones". www.CatPhones.com. Caterpillar Inc. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Privacy Policy | Cat Phones". www.CatPhones.com. Caterpillar Inc. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  4. ^ HOWE, SAVANNAH (31 January 2024). "Bullitt, the rugged manufacturer behind CAT and Motorola smartphones, is no more".
  5. ^ "Cat phones". GSM Arena. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  6. ^ "CAT mobile phones". Mobos Data. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  7. ^ Souppouris, Aaron (March 8, 2012). "Caterpillar launches CAT B10 rugged smartphone (hands-on)". The Verge. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  8. ^ "CAT B10 Full Specifications" (PDF). CAT Phones. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 19, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "CAT B10 Full Specifications". Mobos Data. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  10. ^ "CAT B25 Full Specifications" (PDF). CAT Phones. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 23, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "CAT® B100 Support". CAT Phones. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  12. ^ "CAT B15 Full Specifications" (PDF). CAT Phones. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 8, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Crider, Michael (May 7, 2014). "Caterpillar Crushes 600 CAT B15 Phones With A Front-End Loader, Hopes You'll Buy One From Amazon On Friday". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  14. ^ Crider, Michael (September 4, 2014). "[IFA 2014] The Caterpillar S50 Is A Big Tough Phone For Big Tough People Who Do Big Tough Things". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  15. ^ Kim, Eugene (January 23, 2015). "Cat B15Q (Unlocked) Review". PC Mag. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  16. ^ "CAT® B30 Mobile Phone: a rugged survivor". CAT Phones. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  17. ^ "The new CAT® S30: Built for it" (PDF). CAT Phones. 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  18. ^ "The new CAT® S40: Built for it" (PDF). CAT Phones. 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  19. ^ Whitwam, Ryan (July 11, 2016). "Cat S60 review: The only phone that gives you Predator vision". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  20. ^ Blanco, Xiomara (July 10, 2016). "Cat S60 review: If Superman was a phone". CNet. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  21. ^ "The new CAT® S31" (PDF). CAT Phones. 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  22. ^ Sanders, James (October 27, 2017). "Cat S41 packs in a 5000mAh battery for 44 days standby and charging lesser phones". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  23. ^ "CAT® B35 Mobile Phone: packed with all your 4G essentials". CAT Phones. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  24. ^ Whitwam, Ryan (February 22, 2016). "The Cat S61 packs an improved FLIR thermal camera and rugged design". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  25. ^ "CAT® B26 Mobile Phone". CAT Phones. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  26. ^ "El nuevo CAT® S52" (PDF) (in Spanish). CAT Phones. 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  27. ^ "The new CAT® S32" (PDF). CAT Phones. 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2021.[permanent dead link]
  28. ^ "CAT® S42: The essential work phone" (PDF). CAT Phones. 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  29. ^ "Introducing the new CAT® S42 rugged smartphone" (Press release). CAT Phones. January 7, 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  30. ^ Davenport, Corbin (July 28, 2020). "Cat S62 Pro announced with upgraded thermal cameras and Android 10". Android Police. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  31. ^ "CAT S62 Pro Technical Specifications" (PDF). CAT Phones. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  32. ^ "CAT S22 FLIP". CAT. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  33. ^ "CAT® S75". CAT Phones. 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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