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 22/100 (a 36-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 314,537); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Axon 40
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 314537
- 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 20/100)
- 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 36 points higher (58/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 20/100). 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 20/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 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/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 68.9% 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 20/100).
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 36 points (58/100 vs 22/100).
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 22/100, 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 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.