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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) vs T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)

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

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Compare T-Mobile Sidekick 4G X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) 29Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X
3.5"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

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!

Mi Note 3 (64GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) vs Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)} 4 Advantages T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+64GB (51GB available)148 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (350MB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)97%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)1%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T839, Samsung SGH-T839 Sidekick 4G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiT-Mobile
Release date9/1/20174/20/2011
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)61 x 127 millimeters (2.4 x 5 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~45% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X512MB
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
1GB (350MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Matte black, Pearl magenta
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Optical trackpad
• HAC M3/T3
• T-Mobile TV
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)T-Mobile Sidekick 4G (SGH-T839)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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