Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) 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 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (93/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.