Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X21i leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X21i has the bigger battery (3425 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo X21i is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Bigger battery: 3425 vs 3060 mAh
- Lighter: 159g vs 160g
- Better camera (15/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Vivo X21i, the Vivo X21i scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (15/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 779 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (82/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (15/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo X21i edges out the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo X21i leads on camera score (15/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo X21i (82/100 vs 41/100).