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The Cat S41 phone is built like a tank

Cat's phone is waterproof, shock-resistant and has a battery that can last.

Gordon Gottsegen
Gordon Gottsegen is a tech writer who has experience working at publications like Wired. He loves testing out new gadgets and complaining about them. He is the ghost of all failed Kickstarters.
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Jessica Dolcourt is a passionate content strategist and veteran leader of CNET coverage. As Senior Director of Commerce & Content Operations, she leads a number of teams, including Commerce, How-To and Performance Optimization. Her CNET career began in 2006, testing desktop and mobile software for Download.com and CNET, including the first iPhone and Android apps and operating systems. She continued to review, report on and write a wide range of commentary and analysis on all things phones, with an emphasis on iPhone and Samsung. Jessica was one of the first people in the world to test, review and report on foldable phones and 5G wireless speeds. Jessica began leading CNET's How-To section for tips and FAQs in 2019, guiding coverage of topics ranging from personal finance to phones and home. She holds an MA with Distinction from the University of Warwick (UK).
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This phone isn't messing around -- introducing the Cat S41.

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The rugged Cat S41 phone places an emphasis on durability so it can handle the worst.

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It's drop-resistant, shock-resistant, dust-resistant...

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...And it's waterproof -- it can survive in 6-foot depths for up to an hour.

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You can even take pictures while your phone is submerged, thanks to its underwater camera mode.

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The phone also comes with a huge 5,000mAh battery that can be used to charge other phones.

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When sharing its battery, the Cat S41 can limit how much power is transferred so you're not left with a dead phone.

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Wearing gloves? No problem. The touchscreen responds even when your hands are wet or gloved.

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Other specs include 32GB of internal storage, Android Nougat OS, 8-megapixel front and 13-megapixel rear cameras and a 5-inch display.

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To learn more about this beast of a phone, check out CNET's first take of the Cat S41.

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