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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Sidekick 4G vs T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide 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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T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

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Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) vs myTouch 4G Slide} 13 Advantages T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)14%
Lighter		vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+267 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs252 PPI
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)78%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)193%
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer
1500 mAhvs+1520 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
3G+ HSPA+
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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ModelSidekick 4G (SGH-T839)myTouch 4G Slide
Other model namesT-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4GT-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, HTC Doubleshot
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandT-MobileT-Mobile
Release date4/20/20117/22/2011
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (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 registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 3.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
RAM memory512MB768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (350MB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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 supportedDual-LED 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, 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)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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 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)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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, White
• 8GB microSD included
HAC M3/T3
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide
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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