Thuraya Satellite Phone Face-Off 2025: XT‑LITE vs XT‑PRO vs X5‑Touch – Which Reigns Supreme Off-Grid?
The XT-LITE is Thuraya’s entry-level satphone, measuring 5.0 × 2.1 × 1.1 inches and weighing about 186 g. The XT-LITE supports only voice calls and SMS, with no built-in GPS or SOS emergency button. The XT-LITE delivers up to 6 hours of talk time and around 80 hours of standby on a full charge. The XT-LITE typically sells for about $600–$700, making it one of the cheapest Thuraya handsets in 2025. The XT-PRO is a rugged premium model at roughly 5.4 × 2.2 × 1.1 inches, 222 g, with IP55 dust and water spray resistance and Gorilla Glass. The XT-PRO
