The Nokia 5.1 Plus smartphone aka Nokia X5 (2018) was launched by HMD Global in 2018. It is the international version running Android One. This article will focus on the specifications, price, features and availability.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with a 5.86-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels (287 ppi) which makes it a 19:9 ratio display. It is powered by 2.0GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor. The phone has two variants of RAM and internal storage. The Nokia 5.1 Plus will be paired with either 3GB or 4GB RAM and internal storage option of either 32GB or 64GB with an option to expand it using microSD card (up to 256GB). The smartphone packs a 13MP + 5MP dual primary camera and 8MP front-facing camera for selfies.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) and boasts of a non-removable Li-ion 3060 mAh battery. The phone supports dual SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, 3G and 4G LTE. Sensors include Compass, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
It is good to know that the Nokia 5.1 Plus also has a Fingerprint Scanner (rear mounted) and Face Unlock.
Nokia 5.1 Plus Price and Availability
The Nokia 5.1 Plus smartphone has two internal storage options. The 32GB variant is expected to be sold around Rs. 8,200 while the 64GB variant will go for Rs. 10,300 in India. What this means is that the 32GB will retail at N43,201 while the 64GB goes for N54,265 in Nigerian currency. The pricing may vary depending on the deal you get.Nokia 5.1 Plus Specifications
General
- Brand: Nokia 5.1 Plus
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One)
- Announced Globally: July, 2018
- Announced In Nigeria: -
- Colors: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
- Dimension (height x width x thickness): 149.5 x 72 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 160 grams
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual
Processor
- RAM: 3GB/4GB RAM
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio P60
- CPU: Octa-core (2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53)
- GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Display
- Screen Size: 5.86 inches
- Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels (287 ppi)
- Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Multitouch: Yes
- Screen Protection: -
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP dual camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Internal Storage: Yes, 32GB/64GB
- Card Slot: Yes
- Expandable Memory: up to 256GB
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: -
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G WCDMA EVDO: -
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- Edge: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- 4G LTE: LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
- Browser: -
- NFC: -
- GPS: Yes
Multimedia
- Music Player: MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio Jack: Yes, 3.5mm
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable, 3060mAh
- Battery Type: Li-ion battery
- Use Time: -
- Fast Charging: Yes
Other Features
- Sensors: Digital Compass, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (back)
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM
- Water Resistant: -
- Dust Resistant: -
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Video streaming: Yes
- Wireless Charging: -