Category Breakdown
Nokia 5.1
ZTE Blade 10 Prime
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.358.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

