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CAT S61 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Comparison
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Pros & cons
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
+
What's good
+
Future-proof features and performance
+
Blazing performance
+
Stunning design
+
Gigabit LTE support
+
MicroSD support
+
Plenty of internal storage
+
All-day battery life
+
QuickCharge and wireless charging support
+
Crisp, vibrant display
+
Great camera (even in low lighting)
−
What's not
−
Slippery finish
−
Darker colors are fingerprint magnets
−
Hard-to-find fingerprint scanner
−
Screen measurement might mislead
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
+
Good
+
Future-proof features and performance
+
Blazing performance
+
Stunning design
+
Gigabit LTE support
+
MicroSD support
+
Plenty of internal storage
+
All-day battery life
+
QuickCharge and wireless charging support
+
Crisp, vibrant display
+
Great camera (even in low lighting)
−
Not
−
Slippery finish
−
Darker colors are fingerprint magnets
−
Hard-to-find fingerprint scanner
−
Screen measurement might mislead
Spec data
How they compare
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Price (MSRP)
—
$725
OS
Android
Android
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
259g (9.1 oz)
155g (5.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
$725
OS
Android
OS
Android
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Processor
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
259g (9.1 oz)
Weight
155g (5.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Released
Jun 2018
Apr 2017
Announced
—
—
Price tier
—
Premium
Also Known As
—
Samsung SM-G950
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
2350MHz
RAM
4GB
4GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
Price (USD)
—
$725
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
OS
Android
Android
OS at Launch
8.0 Oreo
7.0 Nougat
Current Version
—
9.0 Pie
OS Updates
—
—
Security Updates
—
—
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
LCD (IPS)
Super AMOLED
Size
5.2"
5.8"
Resolution
1080 × 1920
1440 × 2960
Pixel Density
424 ppi
570 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
—
Peak Brightness
—
—
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
—
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touch screen, Glove friendly screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Infinity Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
16MP f/2.0
12MP f/1.7
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
—
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
—
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
8
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
30fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4, WMV, MKV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO
Additional Info
Thermal imaging
HDR, Voice activation, Exposure compensation, Slow motion recording
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
8MP
8MP
Video Resolution
—
—
Video FPS
—
—
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
Auto focus
Additional Info
—
Wide angle lens
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
Process Node
—
—
GPU
—
—
RAM
4GB
4GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
4,500 mAh
3,000 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
Comes with Charger
—
—
Talk Time
—
20h 00m
Video Playback
—
16h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
14h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
12h 00m
Standby
—
13h 24m
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
—
GSMArena Score
—
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
—
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
—
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
—
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
3.5mm
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
A-GPS
UWB
Satellite
—
—
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Capacity
256MB
256MB
Networks
—
—
Data
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
—
Rear Material
—
—
Colors
Black
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Burgundy Red
Dimensions
15 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm (5.91 × 2.99 × 0.51 in)
14.9 × 6.8 × 0.8 cm (5.87 × 2.68 × 0.31 in)
Weight
259g
155g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
—
Parts Availability
—
—
External Speakers
Yes
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
—
Speaker Loudness
—
—
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
1.17 W/kg
0.46 W/kg
SAR Body
0.84 W/kg
1.01 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
Additional Sensors: Barometer, Thermal camera, Indoor Air Quality Sensor
Also available in dual SIM variant.
Additional Sensors: Heart Rate Sensor, Barometer, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Released
Jun 2018
Released
Apr 2017
Announced
—
Announced
—
Price tier
—
Price tier
Premium
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
Samsung SM-G950
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Processor
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
CPU Speed
2350MHz
RAM
4GB
RAM
4GB
Storage
64 GB
Storage
64 GB
Price (USD)
—
Price (USD)
$725
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
OS
Android
OS
Android
OS at Launch
8.0 Oreo
OS at Launch
7.0 Nougat
Current Version
—
Current Version
9.0 Pie
OS Updates
—
OS Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
LCD (IPS)
Technology
Super AMOLED
Size
5.2"
Size
5.8"
Resolution
1080 × 1920
Resolution
1440 × 2960
Pixel Density
424 ppi
Pixel Density
570 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
Refresh Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
—
Peak Brightness
—
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
DisplayMate Grade
—
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touch screen, Glove friendly screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Infinity Display
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Main Camera
16MP f/2.0
Main Camera
12MP f/1.7
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
—
Sensor Size
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
8
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
Video FPS
30fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4, WMV, MKV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO
Additional Info
Thermal imaging
Additional Info
HDR, Voice activation, Exposure compensation, Slow motion recording
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
8MP
Resolution
8MP
Video Resolution
—
Video Resolution
—
Video FPS
—
Video FPS
—
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
Auto focus
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
Wide angle lens
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Chip
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
Process Node
—
Process Node
—
GPU
—
GPU
—
RAM
4GB
RAM
4GB
Storage
64 GB
Storage
64 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
AnTuTu v11
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Capacity
3,000 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Comes with Charger
—
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
—
Talk Time
20h 00m
Video Playback
—
Video Playback
16h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (WiFi)
14h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
12h 00m
Standby
—
Standby
13h 24m
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
GSMArena Score
—
GSMArena Score
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
WiFi Version
—
Bluetooth
5.0
Bluetooth
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB Speed
—
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
—
Satellite
—
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Capacity
256MB
Expansion Capacity
256MB
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
4G/LTE
Data
4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Aluminium
Material
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
Frame Material
—
Rear Material
—
Rear Material
—
Colors
Black
Colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Burgundy Red
Dimensions
15 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm (5.91 × 2.99 × 0.51 in)
Dimensions
14.9 × 6.8 × 0.8 cm (5.87 × 2.68 × 0.31 in)
Weight
259g
Weight
155g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
iFixit Score
—
Parts Availability
—
Parts Availability
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
External Speakers
Yes
External Speakers
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
—
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
SAR Head
1.17 W/kg
SAR Head
0.46 W/kg
SAR Body
0.84 W/kg
SAR Body
1.01 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
Additional Sensors: Barometer, Thermal camera, Indoor Air Quality Sensor
Additional Comments
Also available in dual SIM variant.
Additional Sensors: Heart Rate Sensor, Barometer, Iris Sensor, Pressure Sensor
Related Links
Related Links
Manual
Manual
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
CAT S61
5.9" × 3"
Galaxy S8
5.9" × 2.7"
Thickness · to scale
CAT S61
0.5"
Galaxy S8
0.3"
CAT S61
Galaxy S8
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
5.9" (149 mm)
Width
3" (76 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Depth
0.5" (13 mm)
0.3" (8 mm)
Weight
259g (9.1 oz)
155g (5.5 oz)
Screen
5.2"
5.8"
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Height
5.9" (149 mm)
Width
3" (76 mm)
Width
2.7" (68 mm)
Depth
0.5" (13 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Weight
259g (9.1 oz)
Weight
155g (5.5 oz)
Screen
5.2"
Screen
5.8"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
CAT S61 vs Galaxy S8 — FAQ
Which is better, the CAT S61 or Galaxy S8?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Galaxy S8 earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.7 for the CAT S61. That 1.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →