The verdict
Your pick: Lenovo S5, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo K9, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 189
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Lenovo S5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 75,300 | 75,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 862 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153.8 mm | 154 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.8 % Best value | 74.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B20, 4G LTE B38, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K9 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L38043 | K520 |
