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LG K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

What K9 does better (1) and where Redmi 5 Plus wins (8) — every spec side by side.

LG K9
LG · 2018K9
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $160
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi · 2018Redmi 5 Plus
4.1Score
8 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
3.5Display3.8
2.4Camera3.8
2.2Battery2.7
2.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

K9Redmi 5 Plus
73.2 × 146.38.275.4 × 158.58
K9Redmi 5 PlusDifference
Height146.3 mm158.5 mm−12.2 mm
Width73.2 mm75.4 mm−2.2 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8 mm+0.1 mm
Weight148 g180 g−32 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K9 better than Redmi 5 Plus?

  1. Weight148 g vs 180 g+22%

Why is Redmi 5 Plus better than K9?

  1. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+60%
  2. Main camera8 MP vs 12 MP+50%
  3. CPU frequency1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz+54%
  4. Pixel density294 ppi vs 403 ppi+37%
  5. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  6. Dual SIMNo · K9: Yes
  7. Screen size5″ vs 6″+20%
  8. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
Specifications

Side by side

LG K9LG K9≈ $1603.8
Design
Weight148 g180 g
Thickness8.2 mm8 mm
Height146.3 mm158.5 mm
Width73.2 mm75.4 mm
Display
Screen size5″6″
PanelIPSIPS
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,280 px2,160 px
Pixel density294 ppi403 ppi
Peak brightness—450 nits
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 210Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency1.3 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 304Adreno 506
Memory
RAM2 GB—
Storage (max)16 GB—
Storage (base)16 GB—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP12 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video—4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
Battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.24.2
NFCNoNo
USB version22
Satellite navigationGPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
Fingerprint sensor—Rear
Sensorsproximity, accelerometer, lightproximity, accelerometer, gyro, compass, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Miui V9
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