Nokia 5
#4073
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
#3436Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Performance
56.168.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.2
Build
77.690.9
Connectivity
52.859.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.441.0
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus has a slightly larger 5.86-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, providing a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Nokia 5.1 Plus utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Helio P60, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the 5.1 Plus includes an additional depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The battery capacity of the Nokia 5 is 3000 mAh, slightly less than the 3060 mAh battery in the 5.1 Plus.
- The Nokia 5 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the 5.1 Plus comes with Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10 with Android One support, ensuring a more streamlined software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nokia 5 featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the 5.1 Plus has a glass front and back with a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2018, December 05
Announced
2017, February 26
2018, July 18
Description
For Global market
Versions: Nokia 5.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X5 (China)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.86"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
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
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
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
3000 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
149.5 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.89 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass