Cat Phone Prices in 2026
Here is the thing nobody tells you: Cat phones have got more expensive since they were discontinued, not less.
That runs against every instinct about buying an old phone. A four-year-old Android normally sells for a fraction of its launch price. Cat phones do the opposite, because production stopped in January 2024 and demand did not.
Prices checked September 2026 at the retailers named below. These are asking prices, not a market average, and they move. Independent guide, not affiliated with Caterpillar or Bullitt Group.
What each model sells for
| Model | Launched at | Now | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat S22 Flip | ~€200 / T-Mobile US | $380–$390 new unlocked, $350 open box | Walmart marketplace |
| Cat S62 Pro | ~$599 | $449 (sold out), $599 ex VAT UK, $1,000 pre-owned | Wellbots, Clove, Walmart |
| Cat S75 | ~$599 | $999.99 international version | Walmart marketplace |
| Cat S53 | ~$599 | No US listings found | none |
| Cat S42 | ~$299 | $299–$399 | Walmart marketplace |
| Cat S62 (non-Pro) | ~$499 | $187–$280 new | Walmart marketplace |
Read that table twice. The S22 Flip launched at roughly €200 and now asks $380. The S75 launched around $599 and one seller wants $999.99. A pre-owned S62 Pro is listed at $1,000, which is more than it cost new.
Why prices went up
Supply is finite and shrinking. Nobody is making more. Every unit sold is one fewer in existence, and there is no restock coming. Wellbots had the S62 Pro at $449, reduced from $499, and sold out. Clove Technology in the UK lists it at $599 ex VAT with “less than 10 remaining.”
Nothing replaced the S62 Pro. A phone with an integrated radiometric FLIR sensor is still rare at any price. Electricians and HVAC techs who know what it does will pay, so the price holds.
Some sellers are simply pricing off scarcity. A $1,000 pre-owned S62 Pro or a $999.99 S75 is not a market price. It is one seller with stock and no competition. Do not treat those numbers as the going rate, and do not pay them.
Where there is actually stock
We checked. The picture is thinner than the search results suggest.
Walmart marketplace currently has the widest selection: S22 Flip, S42, S62 and one S75. These are third-party sellers, not Walmart itself. Walmart’s own S62 Pro listing is out of stock.
Specialist retailers still hold sealed stock in small quantities. Wellbots (US) and Clove Technology (UK) both listed the S62 Pro, one now sold out.
eBay has the deepest supply. Filter by sold listings rather than asking prices, because the gap between the two is wide on this product.
Swappa carries very little: a couple of S22 Flip listings, a few S62 Pro, a couple of S42, and nothing at all for the S53 or S75.
Back Market does not stock Cat phones. We searched. There are none, despite plenty of sites listing it as a source.
Amazon US shows the main Cat S22 Flip listing as currently unavailable, though marketplace sellers come and go.
Local classifieds (Gumtree, Marktplaats, Facebook Marketplace, OLX) are the cheapest route and the only one where you can test the phone before paying. If you have that option, take it.
The Cat S53 problem
The S53 is arguably the best-value Cat phone, with 5G, IP69K and the biggest battery in the range. It is also the hardest to find. No listings on Walmart, none on Swappa, none on Back Market.
It sold mainly in Europe and never had a strong US launch. If you want one in the US you are looking at imports, which brings band compatibility into play. Check that before you buy.
Regional differences
Cat phones sold well in South Africa, India, the Netherlands and Australia, and local supply varies a lot. Where Bullitt had strong distribution, leftover stock is more common and cheaper. Where it did not, you are paying import prices.
If you are in South Africa or India, check local marketplaces before ordering internationally. Shipping and duty usually erase the saving, and a phone bought for the wrong region may not support your carrier’s bands.
What to check before you pay
- Battery health. The biggest variable in a used rugged phone. On the S53, S62 Pro and S75 the cell is sealed, so a worn battery means a repair shop. On the S22 Flip it is a cheap user-replaceable part, which is one reason that model is the safest used buy.
- Carrier lock and bands. Ex-carrier stock is frequently still locked, and imported units may lack your network’s LTE bands or VoLTE certification. How to check
- Port covers and seals. A missing USB-C flap or torn SIM gasket removes the water rating, and replacement parts are hard to find.
- IMEI. Run it through a blacklist checker before paying.
- For the S62 Pro, ask for a thermal photo taken on the phone. It is what you are paying for and the one component that cannot be repaired.
- Google account signed out, or Factory Reset Protection will lock you out on setup.
So is it worth it?
Depends entirely on the price in front of you, and the honest answer splits.
At $350 for an S22 Flip, as a site phone or a distraction-free second phone with a swappable battery, that is defensible. Not cheap, but you are buying something nobody makes any more.
At $449 for a sealed S62 Pro, if you are an electrician or HVAC tech, the thermal camera alone justifies it. That price is gone now, but it is the benchmark to judge others against.
At $999.99 for an S75, no. You are paying flagship money for a 2023 mid-range phone with no warranty, no updates and no manufacturer behind it. A current Samsung XCover costs less and is still supported.
The rule of thumb: if a Cat phone costs more than it did new, walk away unless it is the S62 Pro and you specifically need the thermal camera. Scarcity is not the same thing as value. Why the brand stopped making phones