Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 314,537); the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 223g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 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 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (93/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (88/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro 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 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.