Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 21/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 232,802); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G 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 183g).
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 160g vs 183g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 40 points higher (61/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 232802 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 40 points (61/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.