Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm
Weight 160 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.