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Thuraya SkyPhone

Thuraya SkyPhone
₦838,800
Brand: Thuraya
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.67-inches Full-HD+ Screen
  • Camera 50MP Triple camera / 50MP front
  • Memory 8GB RAM with 256GB ROM
  • Platform Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 / Android 14
  • Battery

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.3
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

The Thuraya SkyPhone is a satellite phone engineered for interaction in remote regions.It has a compact form factor and a robust construction designed too withstand challenging environments. The device features a 2.4-inch TFT display paired with a physical keypad for straightforward navigation. It connects via Thuraya’s satellite network, which covers Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 processor and includes 512MB of RAM. It provides 4GB of internal storage, expandable through a microSD card slot. The operating system is Thuraya OS, a proprietary platform optimized for essential communication functions. Connectivity options include 2G and 3G networks, supporting voice calls, SMS, and basic internet access. Additional interfaces include bluetooth and USB for data transfer. The device is equipped with a 2-megapixel rear camera capable of capturing images and video.

Battery capacity is 1600mAh, designed to deliver extended operational time in areas without reliable power sources. The phone incorporates GPS for location tracking and an accelerometer sensor for detecting device orientation. Thes sensors support navigation and situational awareness in remote settings.

the Thuraya SkyPhone provides satellite communication capabilities where terrestrial networks are unavailable. Its durable design, essential hardware specifications, and satellite connectivity make it suitable for users such as outdoor professionals, remote workers, and emergency personnel requiring dependable communication tools in isolated locations.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
5G Network Bands 5 GB Band 2, 5, 25, 38, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Also known as Thuraya Sky Phone
Announced 2024, March 8
Status Available. Released 2024, July

BODY

Dimensions ---
Weight ---
Build Front glass
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 60 min)
- Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8 m
- MIL-STD-810H compliant
SIM Type Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~76.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 14
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 5G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core
GPU Qualcomm Adreno GPU

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8GB + 256GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses SIM-2 slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50MP, F1.8,
Ultrawide: 13MP, f/2.4
Depth: 5MP, f/2.4
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 50-megapixel
Camera Features Face Beautification / FaceID / HDR
Video Resolution 1080p

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual stereo speakers
Speaker Location Placed at the base and top of the phone
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
NFC
GPS Yes, Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery with 30W charger

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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