No, if you think it's a smartphone. Yes with many riders if the usage is just calls, sms and a QWERT keyboard phone is desired. Internet configuration for Indian operator will be difficult, rather impossible + many other usability issues. It has proprietary Danger OS, support for which has stopped. Screen resolution is good.. 854 x 480. Sidekick devices had a cult following once upon a time in US for the QWERT keyboard and somewhat simple OS. Now they are relics of the past.
T Mobile later on introduced an Android keeping the soul of sidekick intact, the famous QWERT keyboard. It's called T Mobile Sidekick 4G >> http://www.samsung.c.../SGH-T839HABTMB