Nokia 5.1 Plus
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.2
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Average of 28 scores (from 48 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia 5.1 Plus
The Nokia 5.1 Plus not only performs better than the Nokia 5.1 but also better than the Nokia 6.1, despite what Nokia’s number system may have led you to believe. In-house competition or just confusing numbers?
Source: Ricks Tech
Support, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2022
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is a great phone. It’s so great in fact, that it far overshadows the Nokia 5.1 I reviewed a few months ago.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus stand out of this crowd with its glass design and clean user interface. The phone is able to handle most of the daily tasks quite effectively and battery backup is decent enough to last one day of mixed usage. The camera is a mixed bag and the display is great.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2018
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Php 12,990, and every purchase comes with a gamepad. To be frank, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is quite pricey for its specs but we will be reserving our judgment until it has passed through our series of tests.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2018
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is certainly the best looking smartphone ..
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is a well-rounded budget smartphone with good balance of performance, camera, and battery life -- all packed in an upmarket chic-looking chassis.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
It’s safe to say that the Nokia 5.1 Plus is a good option at Rs. 10,999. We understand that many phones in this segment now sport higher resolution displays, but honestly, we never found the HD+ display on this phone to be an issue. The hybrid dual-SIM slot might bother some, especially if you would like to use two SIMs and a microSD card. Low-light video performance was below average too, and light metering could have been better in daylight shots.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Overall, we think the Nokia 5.1 Plus will really appeal to someone looking for a phone with a good design, performance or stock Android experience. However, if a good quality display or long battery life are your criteria, then this isn't the right phone for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2018
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
That said, if I keep the competition aside, it’s an excellent Nokia phone at this price range. HMD has finally managed to deliver a phone which does well from most of the aspects at this price range. It packs in a design you will love, a display which is crisp, a battery which lasts easily for the day, games perform well, and it will keep getting the latest update. You can check more details in our FAQ.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 85% workmanship: 85%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
For a price at Rs 10,999, Nokia 5.1 Plus does stand out in the budget segment, courtesy of its classy design and clean software experience. The glass design with a neat back panel will surely grab the user’s attention. Besides the Nokia 5.1 Plus is the first smartphone in the budget segment in India to offer a USB Type-C port.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
HMD hit all the right notes with the Nokia 6.1 Plus by offering an attractive design, a great performance and stock Android One software at Rs 15,999. The company has managed to replicate that with the Nokia 5.1 Plus as well, and that too at a far lower price point, which is great to see. The phone offers a similarly exquisite, compact design with an optimised notched display. The Helio P60 chipset is a great alternative to Snapdragon at this price and offers a consistently smooth experience alongside an optimised Android One software. A good day-long battery life is the icing on the cake. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is definitely one to go for if you’re on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is an acceptable substitute for those who don’t want to spend those few extra thousands on the Nokia 6.1 Plus. It offers the right stuff: an above-average display, camera, performance, and battery life. It’s definitely worth the money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus look good and run a stock build of Android with the promise of timely updates. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has been priced at Rs. 15,999 and will go on sale on August 30 via Flipkart and Nokia's online store. The sleek and compact smartphone has been priced aggressively and looks set to give the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (Review) and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 (Review) a run for their money. HMD Global is yet to announce the price of the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India. The smartphone will go on sale by the end of September and will face tough competition from the likes of the Realme 1 (Review) and the lower variants of the ZenFone Max Pro M1.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 81% features: 59% display: 81% mobility: 89%
Source: Connect - 3/19
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% features: 71% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 74% display: 75% mobility: 80%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 97% performance: 30% display: 60% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2018
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2018
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Arturogoga ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality. Negative: No NFC; poor display; slow charging; low 3D performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2019
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; great dual cameras; stylish design. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2019
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; USB-C; mini jack; good price. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2019
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; fast system; long battery life. Negative: Average gaming performance; combined slot; no NFC; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2019
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor. Negative: Short battery life; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/02/2019
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; nice display; frameless; good ergonomy; high performance; decent dual cameras. Negative: No NFC; combined slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2018
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; premium design; metal case; nice display; great cameras; powerful processor; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2019
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; nice performance; good price.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2018
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; elegant design; nice display; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2018
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2018
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice dual cameras; support USB-C; low price; stylish design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice performance; decent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2018
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 73% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% features: 80% display: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Comment
Model: The Nokia 5.1 Plus is a mid-range smartphone which still features up to date design and features. It aims for a balance of design and performance. It is all about the details. Its high-gloss body creates a glass-like look, while the protective CNC-machined metal camera bezel gives it a premium finish. Thanks to the curved edges and the 2.5D shaped glass, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is nice to hold while maintaining its grip. As for color options, it features Gloss Black, Gloss White and Midnight Gloss Blue. The Nokia 5.1 Plus measures 149.51 x 71.98 x 8.1 mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 160 grams. The octa-core processor used in the Nokia 5.1 Plus is the most advanced chip from MediaTek to date. With its optimized power consumption, users can escape into TV shows or gaming sessions, which will last that little bit longer. Pairing with the processor is the 3 GB of RAM, enough for light to medium amount of multitasking. The phone packs 32 GB of internal storage that can be expanded by up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is powered by a 3060 mAh non-removable battery. The display of the smartphone is an HD+ 5.8’’ edge-to-edge display with a 19:9 ratio. It’s a decent display for the price tag. The color reproduction is just nice, producing vivid and high contrast images, and the viewing angles are also good. The front glass is scratch resistant which is a plus.
As for the camera, users can capture a photo as perfect as the moment with the 13 MP main camera and its 5 MP depth sensor. The camera also comes with AI features like Bokeh blur to create a photo that’s unique. With portrait lighting and the 8 MP front camera, users can give their selfies the artistic treatment too. The fingerprint sensor is located below the camera. Although it does not feature the higher end in display fingerprint scanners, it works fast and simply just accurately. Users can keep information and precious memories safe in the smartphone. The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with Android Oreo, three years of monthly security updates and two years of upgrades to help keep the user secure. Also, Android One offers a clean interface with the latest features at their service. Free, unlimited high-quality photo storage with Google Photos means users can keep on snapping and sharing. As a conclusion, Nokia has delivered a great budget smartphone that does not look dated. It is great for users on a budget who want a solid smartphone with decent performance.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G72 MP3: Integrated graphics card from ARM with 3 cores based on the 2nd generation of the Bifrost architecture.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Helio P60: ARM based octa-core SoC with 4x big ARM Cortex-A73 cores and 4x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores. All clocked up to 2 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a dedicated AI processing unit.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.80":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years.
In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.
77.15%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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