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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 03Points
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)

vs
23Points Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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)} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs iPhone 5S (16GB)} 23 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+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)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)129%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)45%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)97%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+326 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1560 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileApple
Release date4/20/20119/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI326 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 5S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoiOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 364bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 5S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.5µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours10 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
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, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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