Cat has officially launched its ultra-rugged S60 smartphone in South Africa.
The Cat S60 is the first smartphone in the world to feature an integrated thermal camera.
Designed for rough environments, the smartphone is strong and compact, allowing it to withstand drops of 1.8m.
The Cat S60 is also highly waterproof, and is able to remain submerged at a depth of 5m for 60 minutes.
The smartphone’s integrated thermal camera is the first of its kind, able to measure surface temperatures and heat loss while also allowing the user to see in complete darkness.
The S60’s battery lasts for up to 30 hours under continuous use.
The Cat S60 will be available in August 2016 and is priced at R12,999.
Below are the full specifications of the Cat S60:
| Cat S60 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Non-removable Lithium Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 3,800mAh |
| Display Type | Super-bright 4.7-inch a-Si AHVA, HD, 1280×720 |
| Display Cover | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Main Camera | 13MP Autofocus + FLIR Thermal Camera |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Video Capture | 1080p, 30FPS |
| Memory | 3GB RAM, 32GB Device Storage |
| Extended Storage | microSD up to 128GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8952-3 (4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz) |
| Platform | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Weight | 223g |
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We bought the S30 smartphones for our guys on the ships and i must say i am impressed.