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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Blu Hero (S180)

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

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Compare Blu Hero X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 21Points
3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

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

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)} 21 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Hero (S180)} 4 Advantages Blu Hero (S180)
+512MB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+1GB (350MB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+267 PPI87%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.5"25%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP140%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps437 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)80%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)15%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Analog TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Hero (S180)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GBlu Hero S180 Single SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandT-MobileBlu
Release date4/20/201112/1/2011
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)57 x 104 millimeters (2.24 x 4.09 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~41% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
RAM memory512MB32MB
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)64MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS
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)Blu Hero (S180)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsSupported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Blu Hero (S180)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedAnalog TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours12 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
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, Blue, Pink, Brown, White, Green
• Facebook, Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Blu Hero (S180)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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