Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 7/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 232,802); the Nubia Red Magic 11 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 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 68 points (75/100 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 Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 68 points higher (75/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 232802 3981427
Geekbench Single 341 3640
Geekbench Multi 779 11033
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 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
Brightness (peak) 1800 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
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) MediaTek Helio P60
7/100
232802 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
75/100 +94.2%
3981427 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (100/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 68 points (75/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.