REVIEW: CAT S22 Flip - A Rugged Android Flip Phone for $60 - Any Good? (Minimalist Phone)

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

Its an okay phone. I got one after watching this review and the touch screen is barely serviceable. I'd recommend getting a stylus if this is your daily driver. Some apps won't resize properly on the screen, even if they are compatible and thus are not useable. Spotify works though and that's the main thing.

[@hixiepuff]

did you find the bluetooth working pretty well for spotify?

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

@@hixiepuff Yes, it seems to work pretty good. Though for some reason now the outer display has stopped working. It shows the regular display really tiny.

[@Anniefawesome]

Have you used/ had issues with google maps?

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

@@Anniefawesome It is useable but only barely. It works fine if you can get it going.

[@MsnGirlie]

you can actually change the display resolution by going into developer mode :-) quite easy to do, just google it. i was able to ''fix'' some apps this way

[@RickyRicardoMJF]

Im thinking of getting one. I have been on a social media detox but i still listen to music and things on youtube when im driving(truck driver) or at the gym. I already have a flip phone but its just a general one. It works fine but luckily my work phone is an iphone(so ill use that for music and videos until they tell me to stop😂) and when i go to the gym or anywhere on weekends i just switch my sim card back to my android for music, videos and my gps tracker for my pov truck

[@skah.mijailovic]

Same story. 😅

[@ScottXiong]

Great info, no flashy cuts, straight to the point, and very thorough description text for reference for this CAT S22 flip phone. Thank you.

[@artyomnuzhdin8711]

I want to get this CAT S22. Very interesting review of this simple and useful digital minimalist smart phone. Good for IT detox. Thank you for that video.

[@SibeDad]

Be cautious, as the manufacturer is no long in business!

[@venomousrc1772]

This is literally my dream phone. It's tough. It's a flip phone. It's on an android operating system. It's slightly smart. And has Bluetooth..... Seriously this is all I could ask for. Definitely picking one up thank you for the review. This is gonna be a life changer for real.

[@Darianka7565]

Did you get it? How's the experience been so far?

[@jumpsilon33]

any feedback?

[@phonetech1640]

@Magicmedo hmm i'd argue that's a generalization...many people still want a way to communicate using services like Whatsapp as an alternative to text...that's why having the ability to install it on Android (if needed) is nice to have...you don't have to run apps, but having the flexibility is neat imo...not to mention advantages like the smaller size when folded. Sure, there's a segment of people that want something simpler...there's plenty of other flip phones out there already, so why not have another option for folks that want something different? also the concept of a nostalgic device but with modernized specs likely appeals to some...that's why Galaxy Z Flip devices - still technically "flip phones" - are quite popular and capable...so it's not the form factor alone that determines functionality or who "should" use it since people's needs are different... and not to be rude, but thinking like this is probably the reason why phone brands don't even try experimenting as much as they did back in the day...we essentially killed innovation with criticism and then act surprised as to why phones aren't "fun" or unique anymore sml...so no, it's not a "dumb product" just because you're not the intended target audience lol

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

i agree. its a smartphone. i use it so that my screen time is not so lengthy on the phone.

[@pupi-pupi]

There are a few things I don’t like about it: 1. External screen will not show any notifications other than text or calls. If you change default sms app there will be no notifications. 2. Keyboard is awful. Its just too flat and you don't feel buttons under fingertips at all. Try to use that with gloves. 3. Size is too big and bulky. Not pocketble format. But yes, you can throw it in a bag with keys. 4. Hinge is very tight and body designed a way that its impossible to open it with one hand.

[@artyomnuzhdin8711]

why did you get it, then? it s a small phone for basic purposes. text call and minimum info from web when you need it. external display is fine. sms and call. i like this one. very good device to stop over-using smart phone. kind of digital IT detox.

[@diamondsprince]

no headphone jack is such a bummer

[@stocktondavis5492]

You can get a USB to headphone jack adapter tho

[@mattspng]

@@stocktondavis5492 It comes with one, actually. Which is nice

[@sibertater]

Mine came with the adapter. But Bluetooth works.

[@JDar23]

... get ear buds normie

[@brittanycunningham787]

​@JDar23 to much radiation and also they die fast

[@davewong73671]

The main issue is, unlike a flip phone, when you start dialing, it's very responsive, whereas this thing takes a 5 second delay to launch the dial app.

[@cylonvoiceguy]

Man that's a deal breaker along with some other issues people have posted here.

[@davewong73671]

@@cylonvoiceguy It's a cheap android phone with a flip phone form factor. You are not going to get the same flip phone experience from when you were using the Moto Razr. But if you just need a cheap phone for phone calls, this thing is fine. I bought it for my kid. It's durable enough. And it's just slow enough my kid won't try to play games or watch videos on it.

[@Kebodohan_Buatan]

Using it for about 10 months. Google maps works but some menus is closing the screen because of its small monitor. Keypad stopped working properly after 6 month lol, some keys get two input though you only press once. But this phone is really an attention grabber , kinda love it😂

[@CatfishDilly]

What phone service do you use?

[@Kebodohan_Buatan]

@@CatfishDilly in Indonesia i use Telkomsel service

[@Kebodohan_Buatan]

@@CatfishDilly all my country's GSM phone service seems to be supported, i'm Indonesian btw

[@TheKadix]

In my case it was a great purchase, a device that is useful to me and does not distract me.

[@yowood306]

I was told cat went out of business o make in phones as well battery life not good but I do like this phone and willing to buy it and buy extra battery for it thank you for your view

[@Nana-nm2yu]

This is a wonderful review straight to the point. Thank you very much

[@kdsewell01]

Just curious, does it have hotspot capability? Thanks!

[@KROSGaminG]

Yes, it has

[@lilsnorlax5378]

Yes

[@The5awShop]

are there any parental controls that can be set for these phones/OS?

[@pupi-pupi]

Thats just bare bone android so yes. I believe it can be set from desktop computer too.

[@Strange_Armour]

Ahhhhh. Real.....buttons. Best ASMR ever. 👍

[@jessecopeman579]

Great review

[@henokhsatrio8804]

Is it secure enough for mobile banking?

[@gotothemoon5108]

May I ask if there is any android update for this phone?

[@SheldonCoutinhoenigma8]

Should 10 year software update support be enough😂??

[@gotothemoon5108]

@@SheldonCoutinhoenigma8 zero-day vulnerability is the major security risk nowadays. Android phone without update is not safe for applications like ebanking and online payment.

[@pocoloco5030]

No

[@agataloca]

@OSReviews Thanks for the review. However, I am looking at this to replace my soon non-operational 3G dumbphone w/ something as similar as possible -- and nearly everything I'm looking for as musts, you simply didn't address, or demo (!), but rather instead concentrated on highlighting everything smartphone-alike. I've never owned one, and resent even being forced to (probably) get this one. Therefore, I hope you could answer the below questions: 1) Can you change the wallpaper, if so how? 2) Can preinstalled apps all be removed (would not want Assistant, Drive, and a bunch of other things, f ex), and/or at least moved away, to where I don't need to see them all the time? 3) Is it possible to connect 3.5 mm headphones (apparently no jack for it?) somehow? If so, how? 4) Do you have to use the touch screen to check notifications (for missed calls & the like) or it's possible to use the tactile pad for that as well? 5) I assume one can enter search terms or a URL in the browser ALSO via the tactile pad? You didn't demo that at all, almost. 6) When messaging, are threads created for message convos? I.e. one each for John, Mary, etc, witht the in- and outgoing messages chronologically ordered internally? 7) Is there a voice message recorder, to send as MMS instead of SMS? Thanks in advance!

[@lilsnorlax5378]

Logged in my KZbin to help you out. Yes you can change wallpaper via settings or downloaded image.

[@lilsnorlax5378]

Logged in my KZbin to help you out. Yes you can change wallpaper via settings or downloaded image. You can remove apps or disable. Texting voice or type is good. Yes creates threads Overall had the phone for a year and I’m on the hunt for one locally I loved it and I have a iPhone 15 pro max but ended up using the cat s22 more I installed arcade emulators so it played a lot of old school flip phone games

[@quepeak420]

Thank you so much ! Very excited for my new flip phone and this video definitely helped

[@JillO-j4u]

Does this phone have the function to answer the incoming call simply by opening the phone (ie see who is ringing via the external smaller screen)?

[@joeltherrien5310]

Do you know if it is compatible with android auto? Thanks

[@PhilZwick]

No it's not.

[@iplayzthegames6968]

I've been looking for a rugged case to protect my phone at work but for £60 this seems like a much better option, all built in and I can still have Spotify to connect to the radio while i work

[@leanna107]

It has T-Mobile's 600mhz band 71... which is so great

[@ms.kayenne]

literally or…??

[@achillesmax7215]

your channel is one of the APEX integrity based learning platforms on all technology related products and subject matter excellent well rounded approach with educational benefits. continued success.. kudos and bravo achilles

[@monkeyfinger7949]

Quite good review. I learned a lot about this phone. Good job.

[@prashanthkumar7333]

Does it support Esim along with Physical sim

[@Colt_Funky]

No

[@elm11958]

Does this phone work with Verizon or visible

[@when__is__mikkel]

Mine is unlocked, Call quality is good but reception is bad, any idea?

[@Jake_lawson1211]

Can you put a SIM card in it or do you have to sign In with your Google account?

[@pocoloco5030]

U can put a SIM card in it

[@SimplyUnsimple]

Would this be able to connect Spotify to wireless earbuds? I’m no good with technology

[@1234hoedjevanpapier-h3r]

There are videos of people using it with bluetooth so I'm guessing yes!!

[@rs_com]

Does it have auto call recording feature?

[@neekohah]

i had bought one that had a google account fpr lock, does anyone know how to remove it? i returned it but i had tried everything that i could with limited resources

[@billyk5239]

Gday great video ... question is there a whole on the left side of the hinge at bottom of screen ?

[@dr.elvis.h.christ]

How is the battery life?

[@HelloPowpow-z5o]

Does the keypad works when using google or FB messenger?

[@deepitkujur5486]

how far can we upgrade the android os till?

[@tasmaniancaptain7768]

Does it work in Australia?

[@Chipmunks69-z4v]

Can you please please explaın How to use the hardware keyboard for typing? Mıne ıs typın only numerıcally

[@allah___maadarchod]

@@Chipmunks69-z4v install T9 keyboard

[@TKO-NY]

Figure it out?

[@RandoReport]

I had a problem with this phone. As a dumb phone it’s fantastic, but using the Android functionality is a nightmare. Even using a stylus, it was very difficult to enter text. It was a frustrating and disappointing experience and I quickly returned it.

[@Jeffeffery9]

Did you try to look for a t9 input app? I got TT9 and the phone works fine

[@Jeffeffery9]

Or even swipe mode. Designed for small touch screens

[@bomcabedal]

I bought it with no expectation of much using that at all, aside from the hotspot functionality and some weather info. They probably should've limited text entry to T9; to suggest the screen is usable for that is a mistake.

[@mawardiramli]

This intended for whom needed dumbphone, but adaptable for modern need like QR code scanner

[@bomcabedal]

@@mawardiramli ... and being able to use it as a hotspot for other devices such as laptops.

[@sinnyharvest2957]

As long as i can listen to music, text, and call its all i want in a phone haha

[@brunoserwaczek5232]

Foreign language keyboard available?

[@stephenmccartney1606]

is this off ebay? i take it you don't get a charger for it at this price?

[@masonpowers8934]

Does it work for AT&T

[@nicknicholas4770]

I hope so I just ordered it 5 min ago , did you ever find out ? It says GSM unlocked so I'm sure it does ?

[@dvicrz]

Any updates?

[@nicknicholas4770]

@@dvicrz not yet, it dont get in until may 10th but then I will know.

[@NUKEY0URMOMMA]

@@nicknicholas4770does it work?

[@demarcuswilliams548]

I ordered it it said it's at&t compatibel

[@24kvibesx]

this is probably the best dumb phone ive found. honestly my iphone 12 that broke a couple days ago really had me thinking how much of my time day to day is wasted on social media, that being said i still wasnt sure if i wanted to give up some of those modern features of a smart phone ( even if this technically still is one). but this phone at least for me is a perfect match to what i want from a phone, yes there are probably better versions of this phone but with the features like being more durable and water resistant just sells the whole thing for me

[@24kvibesx]

and in the future after eventally getting this phone i might change the os to either something newer or something like linux mobile

[@RunesHytte]

It's actually not a dumb phone at all. It has all the normal features of a smartphone including all social media apps and a touchscreen, only that it has a giant keyboard attached to the bottom of it. A dumb phone would not even have the ability to access the internet

[@lorenzoweed2473]

@@RunesHytteyeah, but are you really going to deal with the nightmare of trying to scroll social media on one of these? I think it’s nice to be able to have apps like Spotify and Meshtastic unlike a true dumb phone.

[@marzipom5630]

​@@RunesHytteI'd say it's more of a smartphone/dumb phone hybrid. It's good for those who want to slowly transition to a fully fledged dumb phone.

[@johnnywalker09]

does this support life 360

[@lilsnorlax5378]

Yes

[@bethg.5611]

Can you pay your rent on it?

[@erwinmalimban2197]

Is the GPS reliable? Does google maps work reliably?

[@fannyknoll8242]

It works. But it does not work well. The app is made functional too big to the display.

[@RunesHytte]

So it's basically just a normal smartphone with a huge physical keyboard glued to the bottom of it

[@varunrajap]

Very genuine s22 flip review.. 👍🏻

[@jacobabreu1661]

i wonder what life 360 is like on this phone

[@Dave_Parrott]

The keypad on mine died after 8 months... And the "Don't Use Network Data" setting did not work. Google play services used a couple hundred dollars of data in the background before I noticed. For what? Who knows. Other than that though, one of the better flip phones I've used.

[@Bryan-d3s]

Have you reviewed the Nokia - 2780 Flip Phone?

[@carlostute]

Lo estoy usando desde febrero de este año, me agrada volver a usar un teclado fisico, aunque uso mas el táctil por el uso casi a diario de emojis y la única app que se adapta LOS PAGA Y SON POCOS, 9/10 para el Cat S22 Flip

[@facundoestrada7026]

Funciona bien WhatsApp? Es la única app que me interesa

[@hollycow8171]

def build for people who work at fields . well build with all features.

[@rafaellomacchiato8113]

Does it have NFC? Cheers

[@PhilZwick]

No

[@chiragbachhawat7403]

Do u sell this pic

[@aceilnordemnnoos8255]

Could I use a different browser on this phone?

[@ManveetDhaliwal-x4t]

Yes

[@LesterHilger]

Does it have Bluetooth

[@Darianka7565]

I've read tons of reviews on that; 1 to 2 days average If you don't use it as much.

[@ricardoavina3343]

acabo de comprar mi Cat S22 flip y descubrí que no es necesario bajar apps T9.El celujar ya lo tiene incluido. Solo hay que activar el teclado Kika, y despues apretar 2 veces la tecla # Así se activa el T9 original del flip S 22. Te escribo asi desde mi cat S22. Saludos desde México!

[@DexterHR]

Can you recommend dumbphone with whatsapp?

[@mobilephonesandtech]

This phone is pretty interesting, thinking of picking one up someday. Heard that Android doesn't run well on this phone though, and the buttons look way too large. Great review.

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

bro honestly whatever people have reviewed and told you that are talking trash, they were probs using it for tasks beyond its capabilities. ive had mine for between 2-4 months and its awesome! never crashed and runs as smooth as silk in my experience. though it can run games (badly) its designed for communications and light to moderate processors

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

I can agree with dude above me, I've had this phone for about 6 months and honestly it's great. The only problem I can see with these phones is the battery is not that great if you use it most of the day and also mine is defective and the keypad lights stay on after you flip the phone close but you can turn the lights off in settings. They have an extended battery for the phone too. It's a great choice if you're serious about not having a smartphone

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

@@WaterMeA-biscuit indeed. It’s a great device. If I need the socials it’s on my laptop now. I’ve kicked the smartphone habit as I’m no longer interested in my s20. I find the reason the battery doesn’t last longer than a half day (in my experience) is if it’s being used all the time. I hardly pick it up unless for calls and texts and I love that idea. Doing it that way it lasts for about 3/4 days before it hits 10% for me. Such a great device such a shame the company shut down the phone department early this year. 😭

[@NUKEY0URMOMMA]

@@LibbyMia-rz8gkwhat network do you have it for?

[@ZoeyZofia]

@@LibbyMia-rz8gkdoes google maps work ok on this phone?

[@Tickets825]

Does it have Bluetooth?

[@PhilZwick]

Yes

[@stefanbatorypolskikrol]

is it dual sim?

[@amarecano]

Nope

[@grayghost9073]

Does this phone support Samsung watch?

[@mohammedmuneeb6888]

Hey, did you find out?

[@iseverynametakenwtf1]

no mention of a hotspot

[@antekp7]

there is hotspot

[@JamesCalabrese-lc1tx]

On the flip side 😂😅 I see what you did there.

[@thomasyoung1685]

55 used on Amazon!

[@dustyroads834]

I would love this phone but having a tiny QUERTY keyboard won’t work with my 58 year old eyes and large fingers. I struggle typing on my 14 pro max. I have to use a stylus.

[@sekibulja-fu3bv]

Has anyone managed to root this phone's operating system (Android 11)???

[@TaapJE]

Thanks, I see in your video yt music can be on it, was the last thing I needed to know.

[@Deepanshubudhiraja]

just bought one !

[@NUKEY0URMOMMA]

Anyone get this working on AT&T?

[@orfeasarvanitis3091]

I think one guy in the comments did it.

[@jamesschmucker7180]

Yes

[@journey_with_paul]

Can anyone say how convenient is it to use & keep track of whatsapp group activities?

[@mimomaria6396]

WhatsApp works great and there is an option to switch between phones and have WhatsApp on both so I switch between my iPhone and the CAT and receive whatsapp on both 👍🏼 I find Spotify and maps works well which were they most important for me. I personally find texting fine using the swipe method on the touch screen - there is an option to enlarge the keyboard although it is still small but I don’t have any issues. I love it as a detox phone. Only negative is the size and weight but you do get used to it

[@gman83090]

I actually have a version of the cat phone that's a full on smartphone called the cat s42 I am actually watching this video on a cat s42

[@icristian6707]

Looks cool just wish it was not so thick

[@hotrodmercury3941]

Social media has been destroying my life, my addiction is getting to a point it's ruining my mental health. I'm constantly depressed and constantly scrolling. I want a break, I want to enjoy my life, not compare it.

[@marzipom5630]

Getting rid of social media (especially Instagram) is life changing. The media in general was making me very depressed too so I also ditched that.

[@Mantikal]

The CAT is a cool looking phone - BUT - I'm looking at those keys with 3 letters on them each. If I'm spending more time in the process of constructing words than the process of constructing sentences as I'm texting (especially if there's an emergency in progress) - I've got to let it go. On a regular android phone, when you hit a letter, it instantly goes into your text message. With these phones, you got to 1. Look for the key that has the letter you're looking for, 2. press i t, 3. then you get a choice of three letters to choose from on the screen, 4. then you have to chose one of the three letters - - - - and then that letter goes into the text message. And you have to go through all those four steps for each letter you want. Way too much time consuming work - again, especially if you're in an emergency situation.

[@SibeDad]

Nice phone, I had ordered from Amazon, however returned when I discovered the manufacturer Bullitt Group of the UK, closed their doors on Jan 31/24. So, no warranty or service!

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT GOOD I LOVE THERE TECH :(

[@WildWildWeasel]

Yeah, they're running dirt cheap now though so I still think they're worth picking up, even if it's just as a backup. I'd love to get my hands on a Light Phone, but they're never in stock on Amazon and their page doesn't ship to my country 😢

[@dionisis5206]

FM radio without a headphone jack 😅

[@mimomaria6396]

It comes with a headphone adaptor in the box

[@gregoryrogers6100]

It's a useless addition mine did not get one station.​@@mimomaria6396

[@shepherd-hp5lw]

try emulation on it 😏

[@Videos_Marco_Canal_Recomendado]

lo venden en Mercado Libre pero algunos vendedores no son honestos y te venden un Chino clon como original

[@Dely0416]

I watched the battery drain while you recorded the video 😅

[@0menadds]

Pun ? @6:48 “ on the flip side “ Of the flip phone 😂

[@LvUhcX]

You can get one for $40

[@elyfawaz964]

Where?

[@LvUhcX]

@@elyfawaz964 Amazon

[@FRAGGARED]

Where?

[@nomorebsforme]

Where?

[@patrioticgunner8034]

How to set the predictive text for the keyboard

[@stickman2012]

No NFC? Sounds like a moderate deal breaker.

[@intradibles]

Funny how even a dumbphone can be powered by Android instead of KaiOS. 😂😂😂

[@mohamedsaber6718]

This phone has Arabic language or not

[@hemashadow]

Read and write on screen but not on keypad

[@maciejstachowski183]

It's... not a good phone. All the downsides of a dumbphone combined with all the downsides of a cheap Android device - there's so little onboard storage (16GB) that it's tight even for the OS, the keyboard is okay but for me it quickly became unusable as button presses registered multiple times (and I wasn't even using it in any kind of extreme conditions, just standard phone usage), and while it's convenient to have a fallback for the apps you must have in the increasingly app-reliant world, they're not going to work well - and not just "unpleasantly", but "you will struggle for 20 minutes to order an Uber as the app keeps closing on you due to lack of RAM". (Which was exactly the situation that made me finally ditch the phone - that's one of the very few things I actually need the "smart" part of the smartphone for). If you're after a simple but reliable phone, get an actual dumbphone. If you're after a digital detox, either get an actual dumbphone or a half-decent smartphone and just don't install the apps you don't need. A weak dumbphone will usually just lack features, but a weak smartphone makes the entire thing unusable. (Also, if you do have it, the app incompatibilities can mostly be worked around by setting minimal width in developer options. I haven't run into any apps that refused to run, except I think one launcher that didn't like Android Go on principle - but many would balk at the screen width, either breaking the layout or just straight up not starting. It'll run most apps in theory, but you're still constrained with the phone's specs).

[@gregoryrogers6100]

Spot on.

[@marzipom5630]

I've had this phone for a few months now and I love it - I've never had a problem with it. If you want to use all those apps then get a proper smart phone. The only apps I use are the train line and magic earth so it's perfect for what I need it for.

[@HrjrjfjGbffhfjxjjcnrkcifne-f8e]

Es justo lo que busco

[@quarteratom]

Flip phone are supposed to be small.

[@marzipom5630]

This is a rugged flip phone though. And you obviously weren't around in the 90s 😂

[@vigneshvicky4293]

This phone support WhatsApp

[@lilsnorlax5378]

Yes

[@محمدحسن-ط6ث4ط]

why this phone is made in china only and not made by Caterpillar in China ???

[@soundknight]

No headphone??? This really is a symbolise, really really really dumb

[@RamLakhanYadav-uq7vq]

It comes with an adapter

[@gregoryrogers6100]

It's a brick. To big heavy in my pocket. My dog killed mine going for a rawhide inthe same bag I had it in. Don' t think you will use google maps.

[@Sirikazy]

trash.... we need a cheap and half the size of oppo flip n2

[@LibbyMia-rz8gk]

nah sony over oppo anyday. look at there cameras. there phones are just as great for the picks as there physical cameras.

[@DS-uz7nd]

Worst phone ever. Complete rubbish.

[@TempoLOOKING]

Obama phones suck