T-Mobile Sidekick
The T-Mobile Sidekick is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2008).
2008 · Entry-level · Danger 4.7ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 119 x 58 x 18 mm (4.69 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
RAM128MB
Storage128MB | 64MB
Main Camera3 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓128GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 128g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,030 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 179 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
RAM
128MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
179 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,030 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
128g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119 x 58 x 18 mm (4.69 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the T-Mobile Sidekick does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the T-Mobile Sidekick supports microSD expandable storage.
The T-Mobile Sidekick SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the T-Mobile Sidekick has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The T-Mobile Sidekick uses miniUSB.
The T-Mobile Sidekick supports No.
The T-Mobile Sidekick has 2.0, A2DP.
