The verdict
Your pick: Lenovo K9, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo K5, if you care about…
- Max. upload speed
- 100 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
Lenovo K9, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 160 g
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750V/CB | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 36,557 | 75,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 153.8 mm | 153.8 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75 % Best value | 74.8 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K5 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | K350t | L38043 |
