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 — 85/100 vs 22/100 (a 63-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 314,537); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 225g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
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 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (83/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 38/100).
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 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).
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 22/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
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 (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.