Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Axon 40

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 232,802); the ZTE Axon 40 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 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Performance 17
Display 41
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 200g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3060 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (61/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 53/100).

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 232802 1010069
Geekbench Single 341 1298
Geekbench Multi 779 3520
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3060 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
41
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
  • 3060 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) MediaTek Helio P60
21/100
232802 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +77.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (61/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (73/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.