Nokia 7.1 (32GB) vs Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 7.1 vs Nokia 5.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2019 8:33 PM, updated: 5/23/2020 10:48 PM

Compare Nokia 5.1 X Nokia 7.1 (32GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Nokia 5.1 (16GB) Compare Nokia 7.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7.1 (32GB)

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!

16 Advantages Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+5.84"6% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3060 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2970 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)7% Lighter
432 PPI	vs	+439 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	7.1 (32GB)	5.1 (16GB)
Other model names	Nokia 7.1 TA-1100, TA-1097, TA-1096, TA-1095, HMD Rooster	Nokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1
Country or region available	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2018	8/10/2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.18 x 149.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.89 in)	70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.84" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	439 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 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	America, LATAM, AU, TW version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 APAC, EMEA, HK version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.28µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3060 mAh	2970 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19.5 hours	19 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
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: Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • HDR10 display • Zeiss optics back camera	• Colors: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black • Android One • 18:9 ratio screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 7.1 (32GB)	Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 1.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered