T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2022 12:04 PM, updated: 11/20/2023 5:26 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)637 times More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)69% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+501 PPI88% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.8"94% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP44 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 40MP129 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)95 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps142 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
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Model	Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G SM-S908E (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	T-Mobile	Samsung
Release date	4/20/2011	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)	77.9 x 163.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	501 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 940012 (v9) Geekbench: 3657 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
RAM memory	512MB	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	1GB (350MB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	40 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.82" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
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: Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)	Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.9W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.243W/kg (head), 1.266W/kg (body)