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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 09Points
3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)

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Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)} 9 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Google Nexus One (AT&T)} 10 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
+1GB (350MB available)84%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (190MB available)
+267 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+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
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)25%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (720x480)
+12 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)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GAT&T/Rogers HTC Nexus One PB899110, HTC Passion
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandT-MobileHTC
Release date4/20/20111/5/2010
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
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)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)512MB (190MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100
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)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263H.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
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
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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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