Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs ZTE Blade A7
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A7 leads — 23/100 vs 22/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A7 has the bigger battery (3200 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Bigger battery: 3200 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 160g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs the ZTE Blade A7, the ZTE Blade A7 scores 1 points higher (23/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A7 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 779 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A7 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) or the ZTE Blade A7?
The ZTE Blade A7 edges out the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) over the ZTE Blade A7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the ZTE Blade A7 (12/100 vs 10/100).