Softbank to release Star Wars smartphones in Japan

Robert Hutchins 25th November 2016 Entertainment 343 Views

Prominent Japanese mobile carrier is to release a set of smartphones bearing the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story brand.

The phones, produced by Sharp, will be available in two variations: dark side and light. Each design is also emblazoned with either the symbol of the Jedi or crest of the villainous Sith.

The mid-tier phones come with the following specs:

  • 5.3-inch 1080p IGZO display
  • Snapdragon 820 processor
  • 22.6-megapixel camera
  • 3,000mAh battery
  • TV tuner
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of storage (plus microSD slot)
  • 7.6mm thick, 155g

Perhaps more enticing than the specs are the smattering of Star Wars themed extras including the following:

  • Live wallpapers based on the X-Wing or TIE fighter cockpit
  • Android 6.0 skin in both light and dark side themes
  • Five exclusive metal figurines from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  • A Star Wars Movie Player app
  • Pre-loaded Star Wars: Force Collection card game with a code for a gold card pack ticket
  • Star Wars-themed alarm clock app
  • Star Wars emojis
  • Star Wars ringtones

The phones go on sale on 2nd December, with pre-orders opening today.

Tags

About Robert Hutchins

Robert Hutchins is the editor of Licensing.biz and ToyNews. Hutchins has worked his way up from Staff Writer to the position of Editor across the two titles, having spent almost eight years with both ToyNews and Licensing.biz, and what now seems like a lifetime surrounded by toys. You can contact him by emailing robert.hutchins@bizmedia.co.uk or calling him on 0203 143 8780 You can even follow him on Twitter @RobGHutchins if ranting is your thing...

Check Also

Anderson Entertainment readies ‘for exciting 2021’ with D2C merch, broadcast partners and new content

An expanded direct-to-consumer and retail merchandising platform, more broadcast and streaming partners, and more new …

© Copyright 2021, Licensing.biz. BizMedia