People who are traveling a lot are usually forced to
switch SIM cards and/or phones pretty often, but that doesn't help when there's
no coverage at all, so that's where Thuraya's solution comes into play.
According to Thuraya, the X5-Touch is world's first Android satellite
smartphone.
The device is aimed at customers who frequently move
in and out of terrestrial coverage across, so it makes a perfect tool for those
working in the government, energy projects, enterprise communications, and
NGOs.
The phone comes with two-SIM card slots and with
dual-active mode that has the ability to have both its satellite and GSM (2G,
3G, or 4G) modes “always on” simultaneously. A dedicated SOS button is included
as well, along with a range of connectivity features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and
NFC (Near Field Communication).
Thuraya X5-Touch probably runs Android Nougat
(there's no mention of Oreo) and sports a 5.2-inch display with full HD (1080p)
resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass coating. Thuraya claims the X5-Touch is
the most rugged phone in the MSS industry with an IP67 standard for full dust
and water protection. It also complies with MIL standard.
There's no mention of the battery capacity, but
Thuraya says the smartphone packs a “high-capacity battery for extended talk
time and standby time.” We have yet to learn when it will be available for
purchase and for how much.
