T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Blu Dash 5.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/13/2014 10:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:43 PM

Compare Blu Dash 5.0 X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Blu Dash 5.0 (D400) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)

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!

2 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	vs	14 Advantages Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+267 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (350MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)61% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+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
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

512MB

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

3G+ HSPA+

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Dash 5.0 (D400)
Other model names	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G	BLU Dash 5.0 D400a, BLU Dash 5.0 D400i
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	T-Mobile	Blu
Release date	4/20/2011	9/1/2013
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)	70.6 x 146 millimeters (2.78 x 5.75 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3	32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (350MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
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	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 1700/2100	UMTS D400a: 850/1900 - D400i: 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Yellow • Screen protector included • Case included Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)
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

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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Blu Dash 5.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Blu Dash 5.0 (D400)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate