Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Moto E (2nd gen): 15 g lighter

Moto E (2nd gen):

145 g

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

160 g
Width

Moto E (2nd gen): 5.2 mm narrower

Moto E (2nd gen):

66.8 mm

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

72 mm
Screen diagonal

Moto E (2nd gen): 1.36 in smaller diagonal

Moto E (2nd gen):

4.5 in

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

5.86 in
Chipset

Moto E (2nd gen):

Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 3G model -Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) LTE model

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Rear camera layout

Moto E (2nd gen):

Single

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

Dual
Depth

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): 4.2 mm thinner

Moto E (2nd gen):

12.3 mm

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

8.1 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

Height:

129.9 mm
Width:

66.8 mm
Depth:

12.3 mm +4.2 mm versus 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Height:

149.5 mm +19.6 mm versus Moto E (2nd gen)
Width:

72 mm +5.2 mm versus Moto E (2nd gen)
Depth:

8.1 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

145 g
2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

160 g

+15 g versus Moto E (2nd gen)

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

Screen diagonal:

4.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

55.8 cm²
2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Screen diagonal:

5.86 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

85.7 cm²

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has approximately 53.5% more rectangular screen area than Moto E (2nd gen).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
8 GB	1 GB RAM	Unknown

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 400 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

2390 mAh
2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

3060 mAh

+670 mAh versus Moto E (2nd gen)

Specifications

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1. Moto E (2nd gen)2. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.9 Х 66.8 Х 12.3 mm	149.5 Х 72 Х 8.1 mm
Weight	145 g	160 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	5.86" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	64 GB 4 GB RAM 32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 400 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2390 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3060 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop) - only XT1527 upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 3G model -Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) LTE model	Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	85.7 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	64.3%	79.6%
PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	287 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 oleophobic coating	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Rear camera, main	5 MP Single	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	5 MP AF f/2.2	13 MP f/2.0 PDAF -5 MP depth sensor
Functions	panorama HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	8 MP f/2.2 26mm (wide)

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 3G model -Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 LTE model	Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Global -Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) China
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 302 3G model -Adreno 306 LTE model	Mali-G72 MP3
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	507	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1286	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Release date	2015 February	2018 July
Colors	Black White	Night black Glacier white Baltic sea blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	130 EUR	150 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - XT1527 XT1511 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1505 HSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1524 -4G - LTE band 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 17(700) - XT1527 LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 20(800) - XT1524	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA LTE	HSPA LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB Host	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 LE aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.78 W/kg (head) 1.89 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Radio	FM radio RDS	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5).
Specification	Moto E (2nd gen)	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - Also known as Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen.) Motorola Moto E2 Motorola Moto E+1 Versions: XT1527 & XT1511 (USA); XT1505 & XT1524 (Global)	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Versions: Nokia 5.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X5 (China)

Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)