Lenovo K9
#3402
Nokia 5
#4073Category Breakdown
Lenovo K9
Nokia 5
Performance
62.656.1
Camera
44.319.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
67.977.6
Connectivity
50.752.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.336.4
Summary
- The Lenovo K9 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Nokia 5 has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K9 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, offering a higher clock speed compared to the Snapdragon 430 in the Nokia 5, although both have similar RAM configurations.
- Both phones sport a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 5 has a slightly faster f/2.0 aperture, which may enhance low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the K9 supports 10W charging, whereas the Nokia 5 does not specify any charging capability.
- The K9 has a plastic build, while the Nokia 5 features a more premium aluminum back and frame, enhancing its overall build quality.
- Finally, the K9 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Nokia 5 initially launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat but is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K9
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2018
2017, July 17
Announced
2018
2017, February 26
Description
N/A
For Global market
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.8 x 72.9 x 8 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass