Lenovo K9
Full Specifications, Price, Pros & Cons, Competitors, Should you Buy?
Key Specs:
- 5.7 inches, HD+ Full Screen display, 18:9 aspect ratio
- 2.0 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 processor
- 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Storage, microSD up to 256 GB
- 13 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear cameras, PDAF, Bokeh effect
- 13 MP + 5 MP Dual Front cameras with LED flash
- Android 8.1 Oreo, 3000 mAh battery, FM Radio, USB Type-C
- Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock, Dual 4G VoLTE, Dual Sim
Does it have the Trending Features?
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Bezel-less display with Notch |
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Face recognition unlock |
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In-display fingerprint scanner |
Lenovo K9 Price in India:
₹
8,999
Availability Details:
Flipkart Exclusive. OS Updates?
May get future Android updates Strength
- Very beautiful & premium design for the price
- Compact size & good quality 18:9 ratio display
- Good performance
- Decent rear camera & front dual cameras
- Almost Stock Android UI
- Fast Fingerprint scanner
- USB Type-C at this price
- Decent battery backup
- Good user experience
- Good value for money
Weakness
- No Full HD+ display
- No fast charging
- Portrait mode Edge detection can be inaccurate at times
- Uses Android’s default Trusted Faces for face unlock which is a bit slow & unreliable
Should You Buy?
Overall, the Lenovo K9 is a solid all-round package. It packs a very beautiful glass back design, which is excellent for the price, good performance, decent cameras, almost stock Android UI, good display, USB Type-C & a fast fingerprint scanner. Apart from its design, there is nothing very great about the Lenovo K9 but at the same time, except for a few camera bug fixes, there is nothing very bad as well. So, all bundled as a balanced package, the Lenovo K9 is a good smartphone if you are seeking a little compact smartphone with good design and maybe which doesn’t come with a notch.
Our Score
69
Out of 100
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Top phones around the similar price:
Lenovo K9 VS its Top 3 Competitors:
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₹ 9,499 |
67 |
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What's better compared to Lenovo K9?
Rear camera, Display, Storage |
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What's weaker compared to Lenovo K9?
Design, Smaller screen, Thicker, Less features |
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₹ 9,499 |
67 |
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What's better compared to Lenovo K9?
Selfies, Bigger screen, Bigger battery |
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What's weaker compared to Lenovo K9?
Design, Thicker, Less features |
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₹ 10,999 |
71 |
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What's better compared to Lenovo K9?
Performance, Bigger screen, Bigger battery |
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What's weaker compared to Lenovo K9?
Rear camera, Design, Thicker, Less features |
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Lenovo K9 Full Specifications:
Phone Details
| Phone Name(s) | Lenovo K9 |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Announced | October 2018 |
| Released | October 2018 |
Body
| Build | Front and Rear 2.5D Glass |
| Colors |
Blue
Black
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| Dimensions | 153.8 x 72.9 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 155 grams |
| Buttons | On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker |
Display
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD Full Screen display |
| Resolution | HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) |
| Pixel Density | 282 pixels per inch (PPI) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Display Area | 74.8% screen-to-body ratio |
| Protection | - |
| Glass Type | 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch |
Performance
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22, 12nm |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
Storage
| Internal | 32 GB |
| External | microSD up to 256 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Operating System
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| User Interface | ZUI (Almost Stock Android) |
Cameras
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP Dual cameras with Dual LED flash |
| Details | Primary sensor: f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size, PDAF Secondary sensor: f/2.4 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size Bokeh effect, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @30/60 fps |
| Front Camera | 13 MP + 5 MP Dual cameras with LED flash |
| Details | Primary sensor: f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size Secondary sensor: f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size Bokeh effect |
| Video Recording | 720p @30fps |
SIM
| SIM | Dual SIM (Dual VoLTE, Hybrid slots) |
| SIM Size | Nano SIM |
Battery
| Capacity | 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Fast Charging | No, 5V/2A 10W charger |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Removable Battery | No |
Security and Sensors
| Security | Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Compass |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| USB Type | USB Type-C |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Yes (bottom mounted) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Microphone | One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation |
Network
| Cellular Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 2100 |
| 4G Bands | FDD LTE 1(2100)/ 3(1800)/ 5(850)/ 7(2600)/ 8(900)/ 20(800) TDD LTE 38(2600)/ 40(2300)/ 41(2500) |
| Speed | - |
SAR Values
| Head | - |
| Body | - |
Other Features
| Notification LED | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No |
In Box Contents
| What's in the box? | Lenovo K9, Travel Charger (10W), USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, SIM Ejector Tool, Protect Cover |
Disclaimer: We have tried our best to list correct specs & information on this page, but still cannot guarantee it is 100% correct.
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Lenovo K9 is suitable to use for:
- Heavy Users
- Normal Day to Day Users
- Heavy Gamers
- Moderate Gamers
- Camera Lovers
- Selfie Lovers
- Multimedia Consumption
