Nokia 5.1
The Nokia 5.1 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 151.1 x 70.7 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 439 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,970 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, May. Released 2018, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755S Helio P18 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
439 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,970 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2970 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.1 x 70.7 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Colors
Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - APAC, EMEA, HK
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 5.1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia 5.1 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Nokia 5.1 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia 5.1 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 5.1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 5.1 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One.
The Nokia 5.1 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Nokia 5.1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Nokia 5.1 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
