Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 232,802); the Realme GT7 (China) 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 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Performance 17
Display 41
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 203g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (82/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) Realme GT7 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 232802 2835794
Geekbench Single 341 2729
Geekbench Multi 779 8430
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1280x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
41
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) MediaTek Helio P60
21/100
232802 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +91.8%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (72/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (82/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.