T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 7:50 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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20 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core106% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+267 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (720x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps54 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
1GB (350MB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)20% Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)29% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

3.5"

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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Model	Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	T-Mobile	Apple
Release date	4/20/2011	6/1/2007
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (350MB available)	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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
📷 Camera
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
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
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	8 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Matte black, Pearl magenta • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Optical trackpad • HAC M3/T3 • T-Mobile TV • DLNA • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)