Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS) vs T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs T-Mobile Sidekick 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/13/2019 10:41 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:25 AM

Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 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? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)

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!

33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	vs	3 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+256GB (230GB available)672 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (350MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)90% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x3040 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+495 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.8"94% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 10MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh187% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)21% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
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Model	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Other model names	Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975F/Dual-Sim (Exynos)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	T-Mobile
Release date	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019	4/20/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	495 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	1GB (350MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• 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
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.35W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.187W/kg (head), 1.404W/kg (body)	feature not registered