Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro 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 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 93.7% 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 Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.