Three new smartphones introduced by Sharp, including one Disney branded model

Sharp introduced three new smartphones today, all for Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo. The trio of handsets are built using the EDGEST design that minimizes top, bottom and side bezels. To prevent repeating ourselves, we can tell you now that all three phones are powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset, containing a hexa-core 1.8GHz CPU and the Adreno 418 GPU.

The first model, the Aquos Zeta SH-01H, features a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.3-inch IGZO screen, with a fast refresh time. The resolution is 1080 x 1920 (FHD), which works out to a 416ppi pixel density. A fingerprint scanner is on board. 3GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB of internal memory. A 13.1MP camera is on back, with an aperture of f/1.9 and phase detection autofocus. A front-facing 8MP snapper is ready to shoot selfies, and handle video chats. IP certification of 55/58 means that the phone does offer a level of protection from water and dust. A 3100mAh battery keeps the lights on, and Android 5.1 is pre-installed. The device will be offered in blue, black and pink, and measures 7.9mm thick. The Aquos Zeta supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. The handset will be available in November, although pricing is unknown.

The Sharp Aquos Compact SH-02H is a compact version of the flagship model, sporting a 4.7-inch IGZO display. With a 1080 x 1920 resolution, the pixel density is 469ppi. 3GB of RAM is inside, along with 16GB of internal memory. The 13.1MP rear-facing camera has the same features found on the back shooter on the full-size model, although the front-facing camera is 5MP on the compact variant. There is also a lower capacity 2810mAh juicer aboard, and an IP certification of 65/68 is present. This unit is a little thicker (8.9mm) than the Aquos Zeta, and also supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. Android 5.1 is pre-installed, and the phone will launch this December in gray-yellow and blue-black.

Lastly, a version of the Sharp Aquos Compact is being offered for Disney fans. Called the Sharp Disney Mobile (DM-01H), the device carries the same exact specs as the SH-02H, but contains free Disney content and branding. It will be launched in January, available in Sparkle Blue or Sparkle Pink.