Thuraya One
#1124
ZTE S30
#2199Category Breakdown
Thuraya One
ZTE S30
Performance
88.383.7
Camera
19.162.7
Display
83.275.4
Battery
26.628.1
Build
72.90.2
Connectivity
75.073.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.850.9
Summary
- The Thuraya One features a robust build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 230g, while the ZTE S30 is lighter at 184g with a more compact design.
- Both have a 6.67" display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Thuraya uses AMOLED technology compared to the ZTE's IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Thuraya is powered by a more advanced Qualcomm QCM4490 chipset, while the ZTE utilizes the Snapdragon 720G.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the ZTE offering a 64 MP main sensor and 4K video recording, whereas the Thuraya has a 50 MP main sensor and 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the ZTE at 4000mAh with faster 30W charging, compared to the Thuraya's 3500mAh and 18W charging.
- Lastly, the Thuraya runs on Android 14, providing a more recent software experience than the ZTE's Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Thuraya One
ZTE S30
General
Release Date
2025
2021, March 31
Announced
2025
2021, March 31
Description
A mobile phone with dedicated satellite connectivity and services (370+ roaming partners worldwide)
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QCM4490 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 613
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
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), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0"
16 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
30W 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)
164.8 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm (6.49 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight
230 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning Gorilla glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (CA), 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass