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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) 05Points
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)

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13Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)} 5 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 13 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+512MB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs384MB LPDDR
+267 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (350MB available)vs+4GB (3GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)33%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.5"vs+4"14%
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
VGA (720x480)vs+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileSamsung
Release date4/20/201110/1/2011
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory512MB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
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)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours8.7 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head)
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