Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 7/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S 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 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 30 points (37/100 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 Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 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 Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 30 points higher (37/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S 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 Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S 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 Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.