Nokia 5.1
#3746
Nokia 6
#3255Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.1
Nokia 6
Performance
58.760.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.424.2
Build
80.076.2
Connectivity
60.959.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
38.842.5
Summary
- The Nokia 5.1 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the Nokia 6's 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 5.1 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P18 chipset, while the 6 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with the 5.1 offering more RAM options.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the 5.1 lacks optical image stabilization.
- The Nokia 6 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 5.1's 2970 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass, though the 5.1 is slightly lighter.
- Software-wise, the 5.1 runs on Android 8.0 with Android One, while the 6 starts with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5.1
Nokia 6
General
Release Date
2018
2017, January 19
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~439 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2970 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2970 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.1 x 70.7 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Arte Black, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, 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
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (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