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).
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 160g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.