Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 7/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 232,802); the Nubia Z80 Ultra 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 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 74 points (81/100 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 Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 74 points higher (81/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra 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 Z80 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 232802 3942923
Geekbench Single 341 3640
Geekbench Multi 779 11033
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 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 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) MediaTek Helio P60
7/100
232802 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +94.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 74 points (81/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.