LG K9 (X210EM) vs LG K7 (3G)

Side by side comparison between LG K9 vs LG K7 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2018 8:42 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:30 PM

Compare LG K7 XLG K9 (X210EM)12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2500
mAh

(Removable)

01PointLG K7 (3G)Compare LG K9 X

Specifications Compare Models

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K9 (X210EM)

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12 Advantages LG K9 (X210EM)	vs	1 Advantage LG K7 (3G)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2125 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

26 Common items in both devices

1.3Ghz 32bit Quad-Core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Model	K9 (X210EM)	K7 (3G)
Other model names	LG K9 LMX210EM, LM-X210EM, LG K8 2018	LG K Series K7 HSPA, LG M1
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Europe)
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	April, 2018	January, 2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 146.3 millimeters (2.88 x 5.76 in)	72.39 x 143.51 millimeters (2.85 x 5.65 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Operating system	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Chipset	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)	32bit - MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPU processor	1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7	1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Display	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold - Plastic body - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Gold, Titan - 2.5D Arc Glass - Knock Code, Knock On - Take still shots while recording video - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BL-45F1F	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2125 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	420 minutes \| 7 hours \| 0.3 day	420 minutes \| 7 hours \| 0.3 day
Standby	15000 minutes \| 250 hours \| 10.4 days	21000 minutes \| 350 hours \| 14.6 days
Radiation rate	LG K9 (X210EM)	LG K7 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.92W/kg (head) \| 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.763W/kg (head) \| 1.43W/kg (body)	0.435W/kg (head)