Reviewers Liked
- Good battery life
- Expandable storage
- Runs Android
- Durable, water, dust and shock proof
- Expandable storage
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Dull screen
- Only 4GB of internal storage
- Low quality camera
- Low power processor
Caterpillar Cat B15
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Expert reviews and ratings
By MobilePhones
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At first glance, the Cat B15 looks like nothing you've ever seen before. Coated in shades of black, silver and yellow, the device is instantly recognisable as a Cat product. It has a chunky design with squared corners to minimise the impact when dropped....
By Play3r
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The performance values seen in the benchmark results clearly show that the B15 is lacking in processing power, but that does not mean that this is a bad smartphone, it's design is clearly aimed at a specific market and in my opinion it is well suited to...
By The Inquirer
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CATERPILLAR isn't a big name in the smartphone industry, but it does have a niche audience - those living outdoor lifestyles or with heavy-duty jobs who want a smartphone that can survive the elements and one that will match their tractor or...
By Know Your Mobile
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There are a few impressive aspects of the rugged smartphone . For one, it can be dropped from 1.8 metres and for another it can also used with wet fingers, but other aspects left us wanting more. Read on to find out whether the CAT B15 is worth its £300...
By What Mobile
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The rugged phone which can withstand water, falls – and a dog’s appetitePrice: £299.00 Reviewer: Michael GarwoodR arely does a handset review involve chucking a handset down a flight of stairs, submerging it in water or forcing a dog to take a bite, but...
By IT Pro Portal
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Caterpillar clearly thinks there's a point in continuing to update its line of rugged hands, but I'm not so sure that plan makes sense. These days, mainstream handset makers do rugged quite well, and Caterpillar needs to offer more than they do in order...
By Trusted Reviews
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When you think of Caterpillar you probably think of big dumpster trucks and giant diggers -- stuff that's built to either give out a pounding or to take one. Of course the company has expanded into clothing and watches in the past, so perhaps it's not...
By CNET UK
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The CAT B15 is water, dust and shock proof, but unlike some tough phones it boasts a 4-inch touchscreen and Android Jelly Bean software. It's strong enough to put up with a tough life on a building site, while letting you enjoy apps and games from the...
By T3 Magazine
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It's unlikely that desk-dwelling users like us will ever need the kind of smartphone reinforcement found on the new CAT B15. It's an Android smartphone forged by a company better known for manufacturing industrial machinery. And it's harder than the...
By makeuseof.com
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Ever accidentally drop your smartphone? When concrete meets glass and plastic, the floor wins every time. Nokia candybars prove the exception to this rule, but who wants a dumbphone? For smartphone users, careful attention to materials and design can...
By TechRadar
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You probably know Cat or Caterpillar as the guys in yellow and black, makers of construction equipment and those boots the cool kids were wearing for a little while. Now you can add smartphones to that list, thanks to the Cat B15. Actually, the phone is...
By CoolSmartphone
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It’s a sad fact that, if you choose to go for a traditional “tough” or “rugged” phone, people have often pointed and laughed at you. Oh, come on, don’t pretend. It’s true. Deep down you also know that you’ve cut some corners too. The screen is...
By The Inquirer
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The Cat B15 is designed to challenge handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Xcover with its protection against the elements including dust, scratches and especially...
By Pocket-lint
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Clumsy people take note: there is a new tough phone about to go on sale that should save you from the bane of the cracked screen and we've had a quick fumble with the tough phone at Mobile World...
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