Nokia 5.1 vs Nokia 6.1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia 5.1
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Nokia 6.1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia 6.1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Nokia 5.1
Lighter body
Nokia 5.1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 439 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 73.1 | 73.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Adreno 508 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P18 | Snapdragon 630 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2970 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 53 h | Up to 119 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 507 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 19 h (3G) | Up to 16 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151.1 | 148.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 172 |
| Width (mm) | 70.7 | 75.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, May. Released 2018, August | 2018, January 05. Released 2018, May 06 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - APAC, EMEA, HK | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - APAC, EMEA, HK | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - EMEA & APAC |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio with RDS |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia 5.1 | Nokia 6.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 6.1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia 6.1 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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