Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017): 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.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

LCD

Galaxy C7 (2017):

OLED
Weight

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): 20 g lighter

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

160 g

Galaxy C7 (2017):

180 g
Width

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): 2.7 mm narrower

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

72 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

74.7 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy C7 (2017): 0.36 in smaller diagonal

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

5.86 in

Galaxy C7 (2017):

5.5 in
Height

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): 2.9 mm shorter

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

149.5 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

152.4 mm
Release year

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5):

2018

Galaxy C7 (2017):

2017

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. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Height:

149.5 mm
Width:

72 mm
Depth:

8.1 mm
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Height:

152.4 mm +2.9 mm versus 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Width:

74.7 mm +2.7 mm versus 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

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

1. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

160 g
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

180 g

+20 g versus 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

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. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

Screen diagonal:

5.86 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

85.7 cm²
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) has approximately 2.8% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy C7 (2017).

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

5.1 Plus (Nokia X5): Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Galaxy C7 (2017): Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

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

1. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

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

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)

3060 mAh

+60 mAh versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	149.5 Х 72 Х 8.1 mm	152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	160 g	180 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.86" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1520 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 4 GB RAM 32 GB 3 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 400 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3060 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One	Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	85.7 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	19:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	79.6%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	287 PPI	401 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.0 PDAF -5 MP depth sensor	13 MP f/1.7 AF -5 MP f/1.9 depth sensor
Functions	LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.2 26mm (wide)	16 MP f/1.9

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU	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	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	45123
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1968

General specs

General specs — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date	2018 July	2017 September
Colors	Night black Glacier white Baltic sea blue	Gold Black Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	150 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build	Front/back glass plastic frame	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	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	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.78 W/kg (head) 1.89 W/kg (body)	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Versions: Nokia 5.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X5 (China)	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand Malaysia Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China

Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)