Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 21/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 232,802); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't; the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 199g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 66 points higher (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3060 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 1211.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 66 points (87/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.