Created: 28 February 2011 · Last edited: 24 October 2026
The world's first glasses-free 3D capable handset, the Galapagos 003SH started selling on Softbank Japan in December 2010.
In February 2011, a Disney Mobile version of the 003SH was released code-named DM009SH. Read below.
In March 2011, a Chinese version code-named SH8158U was launched that has the exact same hardware. Read below.
The device comes with a 3.8-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive touch screen and boasts a 9.6-megapixel CCD matrix wide-angle (29mm) camera that can shoot 720p HD videos and has 3-stage shake correction. The Galapagos image processing can transform existing 2D photos into 3D and convert 2D videos/movies into 3D in real time. A number of 3D games come preloaded on the device for a unmatched gaming experience: Mega Man, Ghosts‘n Goblins: Gold Knights, and Resident Evil: Degeneration.
The Galapagos 003SH is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor (Qualcomm MSM8255), has 512 MB of RAM, and was initially launched with Android 2.2 but an upgrade to 2.3.5 rolled out in October 2011.
It is equipped with Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Infrared and GPS. Up to 32 GB microSD memory cards can be used on the Sharp Galapagos 003SH (sold with a 16 GB card). There is also an HDMI connector and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The battery capacity is 1390 mAh.
Traditionally available for Japanese users is the Mobile wallet for contactless payment (FeLiCa) and One-Seg digital TV tuner. For the Hi-Fi listening fans the Galapagos comes with a BOSE MIE2 mobile headset for a true experience - but only for a number, albeit large, of promotional items.
Watch advert on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgL70E8WAc
The Sharp SoftBank Galapagos 003SH can be SIM-unlocked by hacking its modem following successful rooting. Detailed rooting instructions and rootkits are available on this site, and there is also a link to an online SIM-unlock service.
Specifications
- Display: 3.8 inches, 800 × 480 px — New Mobile ASV LCD
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) — 1.0 GHz
- Rear camera:
- 9.6 MP CCD, AF, SR
- 720p @ 30 fps
- Battery: 1390 mAh (removable)
- Operating system: Android
- OS version at launch: 2.2.1
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SHARP
GALAPAGOS
003SH
- Waterproofing: None
- Dustproofing: None
- Operating memory (RAM): 512 MB
- Built-in storage memory: 1 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
- The OS received an upgrade to version 2.3.4 on 7 October 2011.
The radio frequencies the Galapagos 003SH supports are:
- 3G: W-CDMA 1.5/2.1 GHz
- GSM: 900/1800/1900 MHz
The maximum download and upload speeds are 7.2 Mbps (HSDPA), 2 Mbps (HSUPA).
The Galapagos 003SH measures 62 × 121 × 12mm (W x H x D) and weighs approximately 139 g.
SHARP
SH8158U
- Waterproofing: None
- Dustproofing: None
- Operating memory (RAM): 512 MB
- Built-in storage memory: 1 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
The SH8158U is the Chinese version of the SoftBank Galapagos 003SH and is the first time Sharp don't downgrade the hardware when releasing a keitai for China.
As known from the 003SH, the device comes with a 3.8-inch WVGA (800 x 480 px) capacitive touch screen, and as the same 29-mm-equivalent 9.6-megapixel CCD-matrix wide-angle camera that can shoot 720p HD videos. The Galapagos image processing can transform existing 2D photos into 3D. A number of 3D games come pre-loaded on the device for a unmatched gaming experience: Mega Man, Ghosts‘n Goblins: Gold Knights, and Resident Evil: Degeneration (* not confirmed for the Chinese model).
The SH8158U is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor (Qualcomm MSM8255), has 512 MB of RAM, and runs on Android 2.2 with Sharp's and China Unicom's custom-built UI called Dim Sum or Tapas on top of the Froyo. It is naturally equipped with a Wi-Fi b/g/n, a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Infrared and a GPS antenna. Up to 32 GB microSD memory cards can be used on the Sharp Galapagos (it's sold with a 16 GB card). There is also an HDMI link and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The battery capacity is 1390 mAh.
This 3D-capable beauty has W-CDMA, GSM (900/1800/1900MHz), HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2Mbps) and measures 62 × 121 × 12mm (W x H x D), weighing approximately 139 g.
Unfortunately, the Dim Sum (Tapas) User Interface on Chinese Android phones means no push Gmail, no Google maps, no Android Market, which is a major software inconvenience. There have been reports people who are trying (and succeeding) to root the phone's OS but not much else is known. Look on Howardforums or XDA-Developers for more info.
SHARP
Disney Mobile
DM009SH
- Waterproofing: None
- Dustproofing: None
- Operating memory (RAM): 512 MB
- Built-in storage memory: 1 GB
- External storage: microSDHC, 32 GB
- The OS received an upgrade to version 2.3.4 on 7 October 2011.
The Disney Mobile version of the Galapagos 003SH was announced on 27 January, with sales starting about three weeks later. It is code-named DM009SH and comes with a customised launcher and is preloaded with Disney images, videos, and apps.