PhoneLifespan

Cat S62 Pro

Avoid buyingValue Score 34/100
$350
rugged; clearance as the Bullitt brand wound down
$649 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until August 2023 · Buy-by August 2021

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Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the S62 Pro should be supported until around August 2023. Buying it today still gets you about -2.8 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified June 2026).

Source: source · last verified 2026-06-18 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A rugged workhorse defined by its pro-grade FLIR thermal camera, but its software life ran out years ago.

Pros

  • High-resolution FLIR Lepton 3.5 radiometric thermal imager is genuinely pro-grade
  • IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H toughness with wireless charging
  • Compact-for-rugged 5.7-inch FHD+ screen with Gorilla Glass 6

Cons

  • Software support ended around 2023 and never moved past Android 11
  • Heavy 248g and a now-dated Snapdragon 660
Best for: Tradespeople needing thermal imagingBest for: Electricians and inspectorsAvoid if: Anyone needing current updatesAvoid if: Buyers wanting a slim phone

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen5.7-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, Gorilla Glass 6
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main12MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,000 mAh
ChargingQuick Charge 4 wired plus Qi wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions159 x 76.7 x 11 mm
Weight248 g
MaterialsRugged die-cast frame, rubberized grip, FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal imager
Water resistanceIP68/IP69K (MIL-STD-810H)
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 10 (upgradable to Android 11)
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0, NFC, USB-C, microSD, dual SIM
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Cat's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FLIR camera on the Cat S62 Pro?

It is a FLIR Lepton 3.5 radiometric thermal imager with 160x120 resolution, the highest in the Lepton family, used to spot heat leaks, electrical faults and more.

Does the Cat S62 Pro still get updates?

No. It shipped on Android 10, was upgraded to Android 11, and security support is estimated to have ended around 2023, so it should be treated as out of support.

How rugged is the Cat S62 Pro?

It is rated IP68 and IP69K, passes MIL-STD-810H, and survives immersion to 1.5m for 35 minutes along with drops onto steel.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-18.