Nokia 5.1 (16GB) vs Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.1 vs Nokia 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2018 9:42 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:36 PM

Compare Nokia 7 X Nokia 5.1 (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Nokia 7 (4GB RAM) Compare Nokia 5.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+439 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.92 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2970 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

150 grams (5.25 ounces)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 16MP

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Other model names	Nokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1	Nokia 7 standard edition TA-1041, HMD C1N
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	8/10/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.92 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)	71.45 x 141.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.56 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	439 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	America, LATAM, AU, TW version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 APAC, EMEA, HK version: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 America, LATAM, AU, TW version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) APAC, EMEA, HK version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) India version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2970 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black • Android One • 18:9 ratio screen	• Colors: Gloss Black, Matt White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W) • IP54 certified: splash proof
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered