LG Optimus Net Dual (P698) vs T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Net Dual vs T-Mobile Sidekick 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 7:50 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:53 AM

Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X LG Optimus Net Dual (P698) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) Compare LG Optimus Net Dual X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	vs	12 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)24% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+1GB (350MB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+267 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

20 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
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Model	Optimus Net Dual (P698)	Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Indonesia, Iran, Taiwan, Vietnam	USA
Brand	LG	T-Mobile
Release date	12/1/2011	4/20/2011
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)	61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	1GB (350MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 850/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Matte black, Pearl magenta • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Optical trackpad • HAC M3/T3 • T-Mobile TV • DLNA • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Net Dual (P698)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered