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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 08Points
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

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!

Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)} 8 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs iPhone 4 (8GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (350MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)18%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)61%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+330 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (720x480)vs+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
16 million
3.5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GiPhone 4
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileApple
Release date4/20/20116/1/2010
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoiOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours12 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot 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, White
• Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
• iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 4 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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