Thuraya One Specifications
The Thuraya One is a premium smartphone designed for users who need reliable communication even in the most remote locations, priced at $1195 (Rs 1,04,550 in India). Its standout feature is dedicated satellite connectivity, ensuring global coverage with over 370 roaming partners, making it perfect for adventurers, travelers, and professionals working in off-grid areas. For photography, the phone includes a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor, with the ability to record 1080p videos. The 16MP front camera handles selfies and video calls with ease. Despite its advanced connectivity features, the phone packs a modest 3500mAh battery with 18W wired charging.
The device features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 700 nits brightness and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and the phone is IP67-rated for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Powered by a 4nm Qualcomm QCM4490 chipset and running on Android 14, the Thuraya One offers efficient performance for both satellite and regular smartphone functions. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, providing enough space for your apps and files.
| Specifications | Thuraya One |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | January 2025 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.57 x 3.01 x 0.46 inches |
| Weight | 230 g |
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Display | AMOLED 90Hz 700 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~395 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 IP67 dust/water resistant |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm QCM4490 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal | 128GB UMCP |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide) Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro |
| Battery | Li-Po 3500 mAh 18W wired |
| Colors | Black |
| Expected Price | $1195 (Rs 1,04,550 in India) approx |
Thuraya One Pros and Cons
Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Thuraya One smartphone.
Pros
- The phone holds an FHD AMOLED display panel.
- Comes with 18W fast charging support.
- Comes with 5G network support.
- A stereo speaker and side-mounted fingerprint are present.
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and IP67 dust/water resistance.
- A dedicated satellite connectivity feature.
Cons
- No reverse or wireless charging support.
- A shared microSD card slot is present.
- An audio jack is missing.
- An optical zoom camera is missing.
- No 4K video recording support.
- Gyro-EIS support is missing.
- Without custom UI support.
- A heating issue may appear on heavy gaming.
- Low battery capacity.
- Available in single RAM and color variants.
