Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.1
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
Performance
58.772.8
Camera
19.135.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.425.7
Build
80.067.9
Connectivity
60.960.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.844.0
Summary
- The Nokia 5.1 features a solid build with a Gorilla Glass front and aluminum back, while the ZTE Blade 10 Prime opts for a glass front with a plastic back and frame, making it slightly lighter.
- In terms of display, the Nokia has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD of the ZTE, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia is powered by the older Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18, while the ZTE utilizes the more advanced Helio P60, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the ZTE includes a secondary depth sensor and gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The ZTE also has a larger 3200 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, compared to the Nokia's 2970 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Lastly, the Nokia runs on Android 8.0 (upgradable to 10) under the Android One program, while the ZTE comes with Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5.1
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~439 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2970 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2970 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, PD2.0
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)
158 x 75.2 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Black
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

