Lenovo K9, Lenovo A5 India Launch highlights: Prices start from Rs 5,999, phones available via Flipkart

As a quick recap, Lenovo K9 has been launched as a mid-range smartphone. Featuring a 5.72-inch HD+ Max Vision display, it comes with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, and a screen aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 processor paired with Imagination’s PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The device comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be further expanded through microSD support. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Lenovo K9 has a dual rear camera setup, that offers a 13MP primary sensor as well as a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front, it features a 13MP primary sensor along with a secondary 5MP sensor.

Chang also took the launch event as an opportunity to shed light on the strategy of the company regarding its smartphone brands. With an aim to be a leader in the Indian smartphone market, Lenovo reorganised its smartphone division, that had not launched products since late 2016. He also explained that both Lenovo and Motorola would launch devices in India, as the company aims to make a comeback.

Also, the Chinese OEM has set its sights on Xiaomi and Huawei as competitors, and prepares to introduce new products in the next three years. It is likely to continue partnering with Flipkart for future launches. With this, Chang also claims that Lenovo will attempt to bring new technology to the Indian market first.   

Lenovo K9 will be available in a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant, which has been priced in India at Rs 8,999. Meanwhile, Lenovo A5 will feature two storage options: 2GB RAM/16GB internal memory, as well as 3GB RAM/32GB internal memory. Both variants of the phone have been priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,999 respectively. Both phones have been labelled as Flipkart exclusives, and are already available for pre-registrations.

Besides the Lenovo K9, the company has also introduced Lenovo A5. This phone features a 5.45-inch Full Screen display, in an aluminium body. With 3GB RAM, the phone is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. On the security front, the phone comes with AI face unlock and fingerprint reader, as well as a 4000mAh battery. Lenovo A5 features a 13MP AI rear camera, and an 8MP AI front camera. 

Lenovo has now introduced the Lenovo K9, as Chang sets to describe the phone's specifications. Lenovo K9 sports 5.7-inch FHD+ display, with 2.5D curved glass design. Running Android 8.1 Oreo, the phone comes with AI Face Unlock as well as a fingerprint sensor for biometric security options. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery that can be charged via type-C USB port.

Chang goes on to explain AI Bokeh with respect to the selfie camera. He claims that Lenovo K9 offers natural selfie bokeh through 9 level of natural bokeh improvement. Meanwhile, he adds that the AI Beauty mode, designed for the India user, supports 'Face Reshape' and 'Concealing' modes. Also, the front camera configuration of Lenovo K9 supports LED flash, and can combine multiple shots to create a brighter image.

Chang now announces that Lenovo has brought its first quad camera phone, with the Lenovo K9, that will enter the Indian market first. As part fo the phone, he claims that bring rear camera technology will also be brought to the phone's front lenses. Through this phone, users will be able to experience modes like AI Bokeh effect and AI Backlight improvement.  The AI Bokeh mode consists of a light spot algorithm, that also takes care of multi-distance objects.

Lenovo vice president Edward Chang takes the stage, and gives an introduction into the company's 2018 product portfolio. Chang adds that Lenovo had launched its first wave of smartphone products in June, while another round of products were unveiled in Beijing.  Also, the Lenovo vice president has confirmed that today's event will see the global launch of Lenovo K9.

Lenovo has set the stage for the Lenovo K9 launch in India. The company has promoted the phone as Killer 2.0, given that it will launch a K series phone after quite a while. The livestream for the event is to get underway soon, and the company could give indications of its plans for 2019, as well as an update on the phones that could run the latest version of Android, Android 9 Pie.