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Sharp Danger 3.0 Released Jun 2006 Discontinued

Sidekick 3

Danger 3.0 Operating system

— Screen size

1MP Main camera

9 Processor

64 MB Storage

1,500 mAh Battery

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Community opinion

What people say

87%

recommend it

189 ratings

Recent voices

Anonymous · 18 years ago

Recommended

Even though the sidekick 3 is now one of the older sidekick models (the newest are the lx, slide, and sidekick 08') I figured I'd give my opinion on this one because I still own it myself, and I figure there are probably still a few people out there who would like to purchase one. Ok so like I've...

Anonymous · 18 years ago

Recommended

I really like this phone. The only thing I don't like is that I can't send or recieve picture text to another phone. If I can, will someone let me know.

Lanna · 18 years ago

Recommended

The screen does freeze a lot! It gets veryy annoying after awhile, at first i thought it was only my phone but it seems to be everyone's Sidekick 3! The Sidekick LX is a much better phone but is kind of flimsy! See i am very clumsy and i drop my phone alot, and everytime i'd drop it, the battery ...

Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Jun 2006

Announced —

Price tier —

Also Known As Hiptop 3, Sidekick 3 LRG, Sidekick 3 Diane von Furstenburg

Processor ARM 9

CPU Speed —

RAM 64MB

Storage 64 MB

Price (USD) —

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Carrying case, Data Cable, Hand Strap, Headset, Manual, Software CD, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS Danger

OS at Launch 3.0

Current Version —

OS Updates —

Security Updates —

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (TFT)

Size —

Resolution —

Pixel Density —

Colors 65k

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors —

Additional Features Transflective

Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

Type —

Size —

Resolution —

Color Type —

Colors —

Camera — Main

Main Camera 1MP

Flash Yes (LED)

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size —

Focal Length (Main) —

Focal Length (Ultrawide) —

Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Video Length —

Video Formats —

Features Night mode, Self-portrait

Additional Info —

Camera — Front

Front Camera Unknown

Video Recording Unknown

Resolution —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Features —

Additional Info -

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

DxOMark Rank —

Performance

Chip ARM 9

Process Node —

GPU —

RAM 64MB

Storage 64 MB

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

Geekbench 5 Multi —

Battery

Capacity 1,500 mAh

Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

Fast Charging —

Wireless Charging —

Comes with Charger —

Talk Time —

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage —

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

Battery Life (Call) —

Battery Life (Video) —

Battery Life (Web) —

Battery Life (Gaming) —

Connectivity

Wi-Fi —

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Profiles OPP/FTP, HFP

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type Yes

USB OTG Unknown

USB Speed —

NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

GPS Type —

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion Unknown

Expansion Type MiniSD

Expansion Capacity —

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE

2G MHz

850 1800 1900

Data —

VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM Yes

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material —

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Black, Silver

Dimensions 13.0 × 5.9 × 2.2

Weight 184g

IP Rating —

Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers No

Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type D-pad

Keyboard Type QWERTY

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

SAR Head —

SAR Body —

Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, MSN, Yahoo
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: AutoText
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 2000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: –
Games: Yes
Apps: –
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad

Additional Comments The Sidekick 3 is also available in 3 different limited editions. The Dwayne Wade Sidekick, the LRG with a camo paintjob and the Diane von Furstenburg edition which sports a jet black paintjob with kisses around the screen.

What people actually want to know

When was the Sidekick 3 released?

The Sidekick 3 was released on June 28, 2006.

How long does the battery last on the Sidekick 3?

The Sidekick 3 has a 1,500 mAh battery.

Does the Sidekick 3 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Sidekick 3 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I get support for the Sidekick 3?

Visit Sharp's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the Sidekick 3 manual?

You can view and download the Sidekick 3 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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