Category Breakdown
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Nokia 5
Performance
59.656.1
Camera
29.819.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.624.2
Build
77.877.6
Connectivity
59.952.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.436.4
Summary
- The Nokia 3.1 Plus features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Nokia 5's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 3.1 Plus is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, while the Nokia 5 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, both with 16GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the 3.1 Plus lacks phase detection autofocus.
- The 3.1 Plus has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the Nokia 5, offering potentially longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android One, with the 3.1 Plus initially shipping with Android 8.1 and the Nokia 5 with Android 7.1.1, both upgradable to later versions.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring aluminum frames and glass fronts, though the Nokia 5 includes Gorilla Glass for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2018
2017, July 17
Announced
2018
2017, February 26
Description
N/A
For Global market
Display
Size
6"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - GlobalQualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) - USA
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - GlobalOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) - USA
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - GlobalAdreno 505 - USA
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, White, Gray
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

