Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 314,537); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't; the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Better portability (82/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (76/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.