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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 63 points (85/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Performance 20
Display 41
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money —

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

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).

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.

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
10
camera

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
41
display

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

  • 3060 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
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
22/100
314537 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +92.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

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 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) (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.