Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 225g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 9000 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.