Thuraya One
#1124
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
#1198Category Breakdown
Thuraya One
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Performance
88.386.7
Camera
19.168.2
Display
83.290.9
Battery
26.629.7
Build
72.914.8
Connectivity
75.082.6
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
62.861.7
Summary
- The Thuraya One features a robust build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 230g, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is lighter at 158g with a slimmer profile.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Xiaomi offers HDR10+ and higher peak brightness at 800 nits compared to the Thuraya's 700 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Thuraya is powered by a newer Qualcomm QCM4490 chipset, while the Xiaomi utilizes the Snapdragon 778G, which is slightly older but still efficient.
- The camera setup on the Xiaomi is superior, with a 64 MP main sensor and 4K video recording capabilities, compared to the Thuraya's 50 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity favors the Xiaomi with 4250mAh and faster 33W charging, while the Thuraya has a 3500mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both run Android, with the Thuraya launching on Android 14 and the Xiaomi upgradable to the same version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Thuraya One
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
General
Release Date
2025
2021, September 15
Announced
2025
2021, September 15
Description
A mobile phone with dedicated satellite connectivity and services (370+ roaming partners worldwide)
Also known as Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G
Display
Size
6.67"
6.55"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits
AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QCM4490 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 613
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0"2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0"
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh
Li-Po 4250 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167 x 76.5 x 11.6 mm (6.57 x 3.01 x 0.46 in)
160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm (6.32 x 2.98 x 0.27 in)
Weight
230 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning Gorilla glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black
Truffle Black (Vinyl Black), Bubblegum Blue (Jazz Blue), Peach Pink (Tuscany Coral), Snowflake White (Diamond Dazzle)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (Global), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (India)
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2 (Global), 5.1 (India)
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass