Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Neo 5

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 24 points (31/100 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
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
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 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 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, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) Nubia Neo 5
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1520 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
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
  • 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
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • 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
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).

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

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

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

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

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

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