Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 232,802); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 204g).
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 160g vs 204g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (69/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (82/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 232802 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 4453 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (69/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (80/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (82/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.