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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs LG Spectrum (VS920)

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

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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
22Points LG Spectrum (VS920) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
LG Spectrum (VS920)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spectrum (VS920)

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)} 0 Advantage T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Spectrum (VS920)} 22 Advantages LG Spectrum (VS920)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core122%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)14%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)43%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
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+4.5"29%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 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
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1830 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+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)LG Spectrum (VS920)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Spectrum (VS920)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GVerizon LG Spectrum, LG-VS920, LGVS920, LG Revolution 2
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandT-MobileLG
Release date4/20/20111/19/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)68.8 x 135.4 millimeters (2.71 x 5.33 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
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 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Band 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)LG Spectrum (VS920)
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 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)LG Spectrum (VS920)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49KH
Battery capacity1500 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours8.3 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)348 hours (14.5 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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
• 16GB microSD included
• True HD Graphic Engine
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)LG Spectrum (VS920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.86W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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