Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
#3972
Xiaomi Mi 4i
#4040Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Nokia 5.1 Plus features a larger 5.86-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 615 in the Mi 4i.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia's secondary depth sensor may enhance portrait shots.
- The battery capacity of the Mi 4i is slightly higher at 3120 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W, compared to the Nokia's 3060 mAh without fast charging.
- The Nokia runs on Android 8.1 (upgradable to Android 10) under the Android One program, providing a cleaner software experience, while the Mi 4i operates on an older Android version with MIUI.
- Build quality-wise, the Nokia has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Mi 4i features Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2018, December 05
2015
Announced
2018, July 18
2015
Description
Versions: Nokia 5.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X5 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
5.86"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - GlobalOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3060 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.5 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.89 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes