Nokia 5.1 Plus review

8 Oct 2018
The Nokia 7.1 may have a dual camera and a tall-aspect screen like the Nokia 7 Plus, but otherwise, the new phone is a thorough update of its predecessor. It adds a faster processor, a bigger HDR-capable PureDisplay, better cameras, better build, modern design while retaining the reasonable price, the wide availability, and the Android One experience.

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Can't trust gsma with authentic reviews anymore... they said the x6 has tinny speaker.. I bought it. It has very good speaker with good low end. No tinny sound.

Now they say the x5 has a tinny speaker... u r loosing ur trustworthyness gsmarena

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    • Anonymous
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    • 09 Oct 2018

    shakib_bangladesh, 09 Oct 2018bad specs. processor mtk. lolHelio P60 is a mid-range chip, did you really expect more?

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      • shakib_bangladesh
      • gm9
      • 09 Oct 2018

      bad specs. processor mtk. lol

        Nrj, 08 Oct 2018I am wondering why gsmarena is downgrading its review quali... moreFully agree with you brother. I'm kinda losing respect for GSMArena.

          Gandalfdenvite, 09 Oct 2018Why no real/usual audio test? Buyers with a smaller budget ... moreThere are no tests at all. I suggest you check out Notebookcheck; their reviews are excellent and fully detailed.

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            • miki
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            • 09 Oct 2018

            Anonymous, 08 Oct 2018In my opinion, Nokia only makes a mistake. They get SD636 ... morelogic answer

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              • Elvis
              • Nu7
              • 09 Oct 2018

              The 4/64GB version of the 5.1plus is not here in Nigeria. I tried to make order but it will take 60days to get here. Even the 3/32 version is scarce. Nokia has to do more to get this phone here in Nigeria

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                • civilian
                • 3J5
                • 09 Oct 2018

                gsmarena please make a full fledged review like made for iPhone and galaxy series. coz just like your figures of battery colum and pros and cons review nicely...

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                  • Gandalfdenvite
                  • 38E
                  • 09 Oct 2018

                  Why no real/usual audio test? Buyers with a smaller budget do also want the best possible/affordable sound quality!

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                    • Dan
                    • 2Wn
                    • 09 Oct 2018

                    Nokia X5 is not underclocked, why did they do it to the international 5.1 Plus?

                      SpiritWolf, 08 Oct 2018'However, if a good quality display or long battery life ar... moreThose are some of the main things in a smartphone

                        'However, if a good quality display or long battery life are your criteria, then this isn't the right phone for you.'

                        Pretty sure, that there are a lot of people who doesn't care about screen quality nor battery life. Who needs them, it's only a smartphone.

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                          • 08 Oct 2018

                          Nothing too interesting about these Chinese phones, very generic. Why isn't HMD even trying to differentiate properly? Lightly customized UI and quick updates don't exclude each other.

                            Brick, 08 Oct 2018Probably they are buying the worse batches from Mediatek, t... moreI am curious what Nokia phone you have

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 08 Oct 2018

                              Brick, 08 Oct 2018Probably they are buying the worse batches from Mediatek, t... moreIn my opinion, Nokia only makes a mistake.
                              They get SD636 for their X6
                              And P60 for their X5

                              As many medias always say Qualcomm is god, they were surprised to see that X5 was far faster than X6.

                              When they decided to release international versions of X5 and X6, they choose to downclock P60.
                              So that 5.1 Plus used 1.8Ghz cores like 6.1 Plus...
                              But that's not enough, even downclocked, P60 is still faster!

                              If seem's that qualcomm's optimisation isn't what Medias think!

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                                • Carol
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                                • 08 Oct 2018

                                Brick, 08 Oct 2018Probably they are buying the worse batches from Mediatek, t... moreThat day when you wake up and realise you are bald.

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                                  • EP%
                                  • 08 Oct 2018

                                  Hey GSMa. I honestly admire your site for your news, views and reviews. Also for the lack of bias and saying things as they are. Your highlights are you full tests, especially battery endurance. I understand you may have your limitations testing some devices. But if you can't, I suggest you do a hands on video review and not this short version. Seems like a Nokia issue where even the 6.1 Plus was not a full review. Maybe they are being difficult providing review devices. You have the credibility to refuse. The 5.1 Plus is rather old. Doing an incomplete review looks bad when you guys usually are right up there with the latest devices. Just my suggestion. Keep up the good work.

                                    Aadrian, 08 Oct 2018One important question, is there an option to "disable" the... morethere is app on google play.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • gM5
                                      • 08 Oct 2018

                                      Sim and memory details

                                        One important question, is there an option to "disable" the notch? That queston is also important for the Nokia 7.1 I think.

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