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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs Samsung Z 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)

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27Points Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X
Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)

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)} 1 Advantage T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs Z (SM-Z9005)} 27 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1500 apps
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)34 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)19%
Lighter
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)76%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+306 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.8"37%
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) 2.1MP6 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
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 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)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GSamsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood
Country or region availableUSA
USA		India
India
BrandT-MobileSamsung
Release date4/20/20118/1/2014
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI306 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)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoTizen 2.2.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
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 registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile 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 Z (SM-Z9005)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 Z (SM-Z9005)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby456 hours (19 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
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, Brown
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)
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