Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 22/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 314,537); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 188g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 43 points higher (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (82/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (64/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (89/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (82/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 43 points (65/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.