Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 219g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 91.4% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.