CAT S62 Pro Review in 2021 - Still the Ultimate Rugged Work Phone?

[@momijithelesbianleftie6578]

I am a student but I keep losing phones to water and falls. So I got this one. I can shower with it just fine and i can drop it without worries

[@funeky7878]

Nice profile picture

[@daviecrocket9160]

I had one a dropped it in the harbour never to be found again

[@Mondyone]

I own this phone for 7 months now. I'm a farmer and it works well for me. Flir camera is a very useful tool, once you realise it's potential. For an instance, you can check if an animal has a fever. I have only two gripes. The charging port is not covered. The dirt gets inside and i need to clean it monthly or else it wont charge and a regular camera could be better.

[@andersschytt123]

Hey Mondyone. I've had similar issues. Since I've found a cover that had a small patch I can put over the charging port when I'm done charging. It's actually been working so great that I haven't cleaned the charging port for more than a year 👍🏼

[@CyberUtilia]

@@andersschytt123 Thats the best idea! Might even be better as it wouldn't have a bulky plastic connection to the phone to not get lost. And you just leave the cap next to the charger while charging so you don't loose it.

[@chrisvaiuso6010]

Compared to previous CAT phones, they omitted the flap that keeps dirt out of the charging port. That's a big problem for people who use this phone and have dirty jobs. The charging port gets plugged up with dirt and it results in an unpleasant surprise when you realize your phone hasn't charged even though you plugged it in.

[@Phobeuscz]

It's tough enough to just smack it into bucket with water :D But yeah, I got your point with old Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and clogged up loose usb-c

[@JY-dh7mk]

Not an issue at all, I've used mine in severe conditions for about a year, still like new, this thing is a tank.

[@chrisvaiuso6010]

@@JY-dh7mk sure it will hold up to being dropped or thrown in the water or all sorts of things but put some pine needles in your pocket or chainsaw shavings in your pocket with the S62 and see what happens. It might not happen the first day but within a week you will need a needle to pry out the crap that gets stuck in that hole.

[@JY-dh7mk]

@@chrisvaiuso6010 I'm currently replying to you on an s62 pro, I work off the coast(of western Canada) on basically mountain islands. This phone has been through it all and it's fine, also the flir camera is pretty accurate , +/- 2⁰, the reason I bought this phone is that my old phone, even in an otter box defender still couldn't handle the conditions.

[@chrisvaiuso6010]

@@JY-dh7mk The FLIR camera is great. Without it, the S62 would not be worth the price. My old Kyocera Dura Force took a lot of punishment and held out for 7 years and still works except for a dying battery. But it had a flap on the charging port and I never had problems with crap in the port. Whether you're on an island in the pacific or working on concrete in a NYC subway, if you have the kind of job where dirt, dust sawdust or whatever gets into your pocket, it is necessary to cover the charging port. There used to be one on the S61 but Internet reviewers complained that the flap was annoying, so they got rid of it. I'm not saying it's a bad phone. I like it. But nothing is perfect.

[@DaLizMs]

I want this but is there a newer phone coming anytime before 2022?

[@rameshgarbuja1992]

I love your reviewing style. Keep it up.

[@TechLineHD]

Thank you!

[@DanielEsimu]

Great review Linus. Not my type of phone but if I was working in construction or industrial environment, then I would not hesitate picking up one

[@TechLineHD]

Thanks! I would do the same!

[@JuanRuiz-nt6qb]

I have the RedMagic6pro and today the back of it got cracked at work i might get this

[@HueghMungus]

@@TechLineHD Your name is Linus?... Really?

[@metaverde]

I would like to understand if you can see water leaks from an underground irrigation system

[@ondy71]

i have my own pest control business and i do termite inspections for a living and this can maybe help finding leaks in showers that termites look for. i will be buying one of these when my current phone contract ends, thankyou for your in depth review.

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Got a strange question; is there a version of Gcam that's compatible with this phone? It's looks great and I see there's a US version available. The specs are a bit disappointing but the durability looks amazing.

[@ReneSchickbauer]

I have had my S61 for about 3 years, and the battery is starting to act up. I just ordered my new S62 Pro. Really love those rugged phones. You just don't have to worry about breaking them. One thing really missing in these reviews is a the performance of the flashlight. These days i hardly ever carry a classic flashlight, i mostly use my phone. It's handy for doing stuff outdoors or indoors where additional light is needed. And (for me) it's also useful for stuff like reading numbers stamped on microchips. On my S61, i have the flashlight function on the programmable button, and i'm planning to do the same on my S62 when it arrives.

[@MrRedwires]

How's the S62 been working for you so far! My current phone is dying, and as I am starting to work more and more with electronics, where a thermal cam can be of major help in finding problems, I'm eyeing the S62 - but I've seen some mixed messages that it's not as good as the previous phones.

[@ReneSchickbauer]

@@MrRedwires The FLIR camera works fine and the normal cameras are quite usable for taking all the work related photos i need. Battery life is quite good and the durability of the device is better-than-fantastic. Dropped it many, many times without a problem (concrete, mud). So far, it's still perfectly waterproof, even when i have to work outside in the rain. Now, don't get me wrong, this is certainly a fine work phone. But it's not something you would use if you are an Instagrammer or KZbinr. Or if you want to play the latest and greatest of mobile games. And it certainly has absolutely no coolness factor that you can brag to your friends about. The only (very small) gripe i have that you can *either* have a second SIM card *or* a memory card. I use mine in Dual-SIM mode (work & private) so i only have to carry a single device. And it does that job very well.

[@apotheases]

Is this the best camera for hunting ghosts?

[@MetalomaniaXD]

Hi! Best review i ve ever seen....Do you suggest it for military personel (cause of rugged water resistant etc)?

[@midhunkjairaj4124]

Sir , How's the battery & Performance?

[@boarhog1979]

I have seen a few posts on the Data card door not staying closed. I have the same problem brand new. The best solution is to use metal tape to keep it closed. No other tape will work as well, it blends in with the phone if you do a neat job applying it

[@heatherthunderhawk485]

can one open without fingerprint? I don't want fingerprint,,,,just want to open.

[@DYLANTRIES]

A niche product? There are alot of men and women who do work that this would benefit, you know like all the people that don't sit at home Infront of a camera for a living

[@lexi_lu664]

Too much for me, the active 8 was worth its weight in gold. Had it for 5 years no case, dropped it multiple times...not a single crack and battery is better than my sister's new iPhone all the way to the end. Dont know what I'm gonna do now that I'm forced to upgrade bc I have a sprint phone :'(

[@efatnas12]

Im in the same boat. Loved my s8 active, pissed it wont work anymore. Did you ever find phone that works and you like?

[@joebrooklyn5865]

3 issues I have charging at times says can't charge at this time. Screen glitching. The infrared app won't work.

[@b.m.walker7251]

Can the thermal imaging pick up small animals like wild cats, rats or mice in behind the drywall in the walls

[@markusr1308]

no

[@kyesniper]

As soon as these cat phones get picture and video settings and quality on par with the s10+ I'll probably never own a phone that isn't cat again.

[@billybelbite2513]

Like a beautiful sexy girl will never choose you..,haha

[@TheIdiotPlays]

@@billybelbite2513 And?

[@wilmadaugherty1909]

Will it play multiple blue tooth speakers at once and when will someone please make a video of these phones getting thrown on the ground and getting ran over and what ever else a hangry person can do to a phone

[@JamesOduro-nm4vj]

I am using cat A52 please inform me when there new one and is possible to upgrade it to 5g

[@tommyboy55511]

Do you have to have service on it?

[@jakobw135]

How does this compare to the Blackberry?

[@kylewestenbay9757]

Nice review. Does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack? What model of charge cable does it utilize?

[@grignosse]

l love my Cat S62 Pro, l'd like to know if there's a setting for tilting (Landscape mode) for Facebook Live...

[@JonDingle]

Good review. I have a CAT S61 and it will be two years old in September when my contract ends. I will get an S62 based on your review. Many thanks!

[@rkless_jayirl13]

Hows the picture/camera?

[@JonDingle]

@@rkless_jayirl13 On the both the S61 and S62 great. Video is too. However, on my S62, if you pause the video when recording, the thing freezes and l have to restart the phone to escape the camera.

[@djer15]

Im looking to to get the s61 or s62 and both have pros and cons and I can't decide which one to get. Now having both of them, if someone were yo get a new s61/62 which one would you recommend if the price was the same.

[@JonDingle]

@@djer15 Hello, As it happen I have still got my CAT S61 and I have a CAT S62. If buying brand new a CAT S62 is not much more expensive than a CAT S61. The S61 I prefer in some ways. The S61 has physical buttons across the bottom to select options and modes whereas the S62 has touch screen buttons. The operating system is more or less the same and navigation is very easy too. The FLIR infra red is far superior on the S62 but it doesn't have a laser measuring feature like the S61. There is a small difference in size and design with the S62 being a little bit larger and a better design. You could consider a used S61 (roughly £300 or $400). I don't need my S61 and will probably put it on Ebay just before Christmas to sell it on. The S61 was unreliable at the beginning but CAT sorted it and it has been no problem. The S62 has proven to be stable and reliable with the only exception being video mode in FLIR infra red.The video is a bit jittery to watch back and I cannot Pause in FLIR video either. I have done some welding videos which are on my channel if you want to see what I mean? 99% of my videos are by mobile phone and all the recent videos have been made using CAT S60, 61 and 62 except for a few. I recomend the S61 or S62, it depends which features you prefer. Good luck!

[@andersschytt123]

I would have liked if you tried comparing it to some of the other phones with thermal detection and maybe tested the thermal on other stuff than a dishwasher. Otherwise well done 👍🏼

[@adriandeb2710]

Good review, mine is arriving today

[@coldwavesf]

How do you like it so far? I love mine, it has been very reliable. I use the FLIR while ghost hunting and in server rooms at work while checking temps... it's good to be different :)

[@PEZ1985]

Still tempted to get one, I work in the water Hygiene Industry so the thermal imaging and waterproofing is the selling point for me. Just not sure about downgrading from my ageing P20pro.

[@fjso2]

Great video, im looking for this phone for my dad

[@xxx-tj6cj]

Can you replace the battery?

[@BiggHoss]

Insanely cool that this was made by CAT, a company that makes bulldozers and construction equipment

[@davouchi1]

3 things that annoy me about this. I would've loved the word cat on the back to be coloured in The camera could've been better, like the technology is there.. No wireless charging. In Australia that phone is $1000

[@BigWetStinky]

Bro wtf? It's like 500 max in Germany

[@davouchi1]

@@BigWetStinky @Razni. Kebabi KIS wow that's cheap. But 500 EURO is still 800 AUD. That's still better than $1000 though haha. And it's quite hard to find this phone here. No stores sell it in-store and is only a "special order" item. There are only 2 major electrical retailers that I found have this phone and can only be bought through their website. And it's $1099.

[@Chris-go9ti]

What the buttons do would be nice.

[@JenricAquino]

I never knew CAT makes phones, that's awesome!

[@ridleys2034]

Neither did I. They've always been known as a manufacturer of construction equipment. This is very interesting. I wonder what other non-electronic companies will come out with their own smartphones.

[@zackearns4240]

CAT doesn't make it, they just licensed their name to the product. Its made by Bullitt Group

[@shaunpmarshall]

@@zackearns4240 correct..it's designed in the UK..I have the 61 and it's built like a tank

[@bababooeymonkey6549]

Cat doesn't make phones they license out their name. Phone is made by Bullitt mobile.

[@JenricAquino]

@@bababooeymonkey6549 Oh I see

[@Senkino5o]

Had it for 6 months then it got run over by a track loader, apparently its not immune to that. IMO it needs a case to protect the screen, regardless of the 'screen protector'.

[@damathequeen6434]

Myth!! I managed to break mine and CAT didn't offer to fix it for free as they would do in normal circumstances. They decided that the damage was beyond normal use. I told them I am an accountant. There is no such thing as unbreakable.

[@juanxd4602]

i have a cat s62. the celphone doesnt have the software and the company doesnt want to give me the drivers so that i cant use my CAT... really this is a shame

[@briannoel1649]

Did you have a problem with gps

[@mohager101]

Received mine few days ago. There is a slight rattling sound when I shake the device. It`s weird since the seller on amazon told me there is no OIS or Auto-Focus in the S62 Pro which usually cause this kind of rattling sound. Any ideas guys?

[@ezzie_baby]

wow what an excellent review, thank you SO much 😭 very thoughtfully done. this is precisely the video I was hoping to find. seriously, thank you

[@TechLineHD]

Wow thanks for your kind words! Really worked a lot to make this video

[@firsttimediesels6289]

My current phone is literally bent, all my friends tell me I absolutely need this phone. I had this current phone for about 5 months and the back was already shattered then I bent it at work somehow. So yeah I think I'll end up with a cat phone

[@BlueTroll]

It has a thermal camera, it literally can take pictures in zero light environments

[@astolk8783]

Good and clear review...

[@enjoy8747]

Mine has a poor microphone voice volume compared to other phone ? Is only me ??

[@Ренатнор]

in all reviews around the world, you ask this question... bro, have you tried contacting a service master for protected gadgets? I'm just shocked by your persistence or are you a maniac..😆

[@johnathanruiz-pineda9610]

Imagine they make one of theese phones with upgraded sensors as well as an additional LIDAR sensor and better button placement.

[@georgehampton25]

The Flir is great and why I bought the phone but the battery is crap. Lucky if it lasts 10 hours. Pretty sad for a phone that's considered a work phone. Cat told me to shut down some features. I could just shut off the phone and the battery would last forever.

[@leenjayme6253]

Is t available in the philippines? How much? Thanks in advance

[@Unknown_Boy_022]

Available sa Amazon Bro, wala sa mga tindahan ng mga cellphone sa Pilipinas to😅

[@Unknown_Boy_022]

Luckily nasa Spain ako, puede ko syang bilhin sa Media Markt 549 euros ang isa dito.

[@galaxyb1103]

I bought a used CAT S62 and the phone is now stuck in the boot loop. CAT refuse to send me the ROM so i can flash my own phone with software i own and which should work on a less than 1 year old phone, they themselves wont service the phone unless I have the purchase receipt which i don't since it was bought used. Their after care service is non existent, if yours becomes faulty in any way good luck with it. Won't be buying another CAT phone again.

[@andriyf.3550]

I can understand that they don't know for sure if phone was stolen or not so they

[@hebrews5127]

I think is a great piece of equipment, and also rugged. However, we needs Rugged Camera Lenses for a Rugged Phone. And that is yet to come.

[@moisesgoncalves3019]

I'm on the cat 62 pro, because I'm on a budget. I need a phone to last for the next 20 years.

[@lany_07gaming]

Nice review for the Cat S62.👍

[@TechLineHD]

Forgot to show my real cat :D

[@christophervickers9685]

I could see u playing in a vampire movie you got the face of a actor I bet u could be a actor fr though no cap

[@buzzybeekeeper9103]

My phone was terrible at hearing the other people when calling... It sounded like speaking in a can 😂

[@bernardtschmidt949]

Ordered mine two days ago

[@Caspian_77]

how is it?

[@squishykrishy_]

This will make an excellent work phone!

[@georgehampton25]

UPDATE: Phone has crapped out on me. Won't charge, won't turn on. The Flir was great. Not sure about the shock or water proof functions, never tested. Besides that, this is a crap phone. Bad battery, shitty camera, and slow operating system. Waiting to see what Cat will do with what's now a boat anchor.

[@darksmile4719]

This phone is so strong i constantly damage my flore thats made out wood😂

[@mikkat8613]

It’s $100 in the us

[@dududu5189]

I don't work in construction anymore... ...but I am clumsy so still want it! I will probably get something more affordable though.

[@RynaxAlien]

Built in thermal camera still sucks against external capable 30hz 640x480. MWIR would be more advantagious than LWIR spectrum.

[@sergiocunha5907]

This phone is the worse! The performance of this phone is ridiculously poor! It is painfully slow, everything malfunctions and stuck. Sometimes I have to reset the phone just to fix the Bluetooth connection that keeps disconnecting my headset. I'm so pissed with this phone that I will comment in every video about it that I find on my way to ensure people don't get fooled by its nice looking and rugged specs. And just to remember, CAT charges a Apple/Samsung flagship price for this phone. 1:38

[@nargesfara2339]

Perfect and long lasting life

[@AlbandAquino]

I have been using the CAT S62 Pro for the past 6 months and I'm very happy with it. With my regular day to day use the phone need a charge every 2 to 3 days. A note about the Flir camera : It's pretty useful with the current pandemic. You can quick check people temperature without even having to be close to them. 😉😷

[@ReneSchickbauer]

I use the FLIR to diagnose all sorts of electronics problems. My old S61 has saved me from burning my fingers on a lot of cases of "find the short by finding components that get too hot".

[@eldi03rin]

This phone should be 2020 phone which is we can take temperature of covid infection

[@telx2010]

Lying politicians sweating more like.

[@boot665]

Say techline What else do we have to look for when k40 has it all ( including Samsung E4 display)- likewise search elsewhere ?it's all there 🤔🤔 Isn't it the new undisputed?

[@raulguzmanjr3883]

🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️Has anybody seen this phone with two metal dots on the lower back side? What are they for 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michaelgibson8768]

This phone is crap, the motherboard was fried before I even finished paying for it. It's a sturdy phone if you drop it but it just won't be long before its having issues.

[@Mafuto007]

Thank You.

[@davidcroteau3306]

Direct competitor ulefone armor 9. Quality is more accurate on the S62.

[@Marti77e]

A 600€ phone with outdatet hardware.

[@MrOowzen]

with some problems, but the thing , i dont care abou processor or the best hardware specs, is fast , and i dont play games, music i use a dac, give me any flagship smartphone 1000€ and wont last 1 day at my work.

[@ReneSchickbauer]

It does the job it was designed for. If i want to play games or do work that uses a lot of processor power, i'll use my Linux PC with its nice big screens.

[@ridleys2034]

@@ReneSchickbauer That's a good point. These appear to be "specialized" smartphones that are tailored for people in specific industries/trades.

[@ReneSchickbauer]

@@ridleys2034 I know quite a few companies that even use these kinds of rugged phones in office settings. Those things are reasonably priced, fullfill all the functions required in a typical office setting (you know, email, web and actually making phone calls) and so on. And there is a big financial benefit: There are no mysterious mass accidents every time Apple or Samsung release a new flagship product. To recount an event that happened in IT Support a couple months back (told to me by a friend who workes there): A user, who always had phone accidents whenever Apple released a new phone, was forced to use a ruggedized phone after one too many accidents. Promptly his phone "fell in to the toilet" a few days later. IT Support said: "It's waterproof, just wash it off." The user has had no more "accidents" since then.

[@erwinrosal3509]

That's the worst phone I ever buy screen freeze and now start acting up please don't buy it

[@GM-js2yg]

PUBG isn't demanding, it's just poorly written.

[@nicholastate2686]

Bad choice for a backround on a phone review

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@lukasmickus163]

LTU:))

[@rojhatdemir7428]

😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@SD78]

No FLIR bulge? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

[@rojhatdemir7428]

Allesss feckkkkkk

[@diyarhasan1946]

Ilove

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

First

[@zoostzoo]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hebrews5127]

I think is a great piece of equipment, and also rugged. However, we needs Rugged Camera Lenses for a Rugged Phone. And that is yet to come.