Name: Elite x3
Brand: HP
SKU: 502028
Rating: 3.9 (50 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Connecting the phone via the dock works well
quick and easy way Windows recognizes
solid workweek for the Essential user

high-bandwidth applications like video editing or even YouTube
Windows itself will turn off the screen after five minutes by default
an expensive licensing process overshadows what could be a transformational experience

Primary sensor resolution: 16 Mpx
Screen size: 5.96 in
Resolution: 2560, 1440 px
Technology: AMOLED
Pixel density: 494 ppi
Battery capacity: 4150 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 8 Mpx

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HP Elite x3 - Pros & Cons

Connecting the phone via the dock works well
quick and easy way Windows recognizes
solid workweek for the Essential user
carbon fiber always appears more durable than plastic
stable
fast and smooth
build quality is great
Different phones have different features and goals
layout and the information flow throughout it
excellent on battery consumption
low heat
and delivering performance
everywhere
fast
and consistent all the time
Battery life is amazing and it is snappy
Connectivity is simplified for us and our whole computing heavy world is just easier
a good (6-inch) screen and good battery life
It is great
as long as the app you need is supported
Integrates well with Microsoft Cloud and Salesforce
The speakerphone is surprisingly rich and deep
it performs just fine on a properly focused photo in daylight
The fingerprint sensor works fast and reliably
Input is translated quickly and accurately
combines a functional
robust design and functionality for a
Phablet offers real qualities of a taker
Corning Gorilla Glass surface offers very good sliding characteristics and can be cleaned easily
range and stability of the WLAN module during everyday operation
Elite x3 also shows itself as very robust
excellent quality for the occasional snapshot and also taking pictures of documents works well
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
sliding characteristics of the surface are good

high-bandwidth applications like video editing or even YouTube
Windows itself will turn off the screen after five minutes by default
an expensive licensing process overshadows what could be a transformational experience
phone's NFC capabilities do not include Wallet support
phones - not Windows computers -
First off
the app selection is dire
Elite x3 will be nearly impossible for most to hold with one hand
this phone can take a beating
lack of apps is still a turnoff
"noticeably heavier than the iPhone 7 XL
are just wrappers around a website
Not everybody that uses a phone wants to download crap to their phone
the phone struggles with color accuracy
Samsung could be falling apart as a brand after the note fiasco
It has no support from developers and no consumer interest
cheap fake plastic metal ring and quality not build quality
slow speed of the rear-facing camera
not a device meant as a personal daily driver either
factor is not worth running a crippled subset of Windows apps
bleeding edge for the next few years
the experience is initially awkward and unnatural
slow and requires a strong broadband connection
Windows 10 Mobile is pretty stupid about Bluetooth devices
the mouse pointer became inaccurate
Continuum only works with a limited subset of apps
Slack works on the handheld but not in Continuum mode
lacks many apps and experiences average users want
it's running Windows
no HDMI port
limited to apps that support ARM-based processors
the Elite x3 is pretty uninspired
Limited time amaysim offer
let me use my fingerprint without installing the latest software
The camera app is a little slow to open
the performance is far less than optimal
reflect real-world performance
it doesn't have a flash
copy and paste text from inside of Workspace to another UWP app
scrolling with my mouse would become frustrating
Intel Tiger Lake And Xe Graphics
largely left something lacking or is too cumbersome to be practical
Intel Unveils Xeon CPU Max And Data
the experience is not intended to replace your commonplace iPhone
Killer Battery Life
the reflections of the screen can hinder in particularly bright surroundings
Mouse clicks are quite loud and have a deep stroke
clouding and PWM is not used
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
the picture appears slightly too dark

HP Elite x3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5.96 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	4150 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	494 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.15 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

HP - Video Reviews (9)

HP Elite x3 unboxing and first impressions

HP Elite X3 Review: Why I CRACKED the screen?

HP Elite x3 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Windows 10
CPU clock speed	2.15 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory	4 GB

Primary sensor resolution	16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture	2.2 f
Focus adjustment	Automatic
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
Gesture Shot	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	64 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	256GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD microSDHC microSDXC

Height	6.37 in
Width	3.29 in
Depth	0.31 in
Weight	6.84 oz

Built-in stereo speakers	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	EDGE FDD-LTE GPRS HSDPA HSPA+ HSUPA LTE Advanced TDD-LTE VoLTE
Navigation system	GPS GLONASS BeiDou
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	1800 MHz 1900 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	1700 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 850 MHz 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

Screen size	5.96 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Resolution	2560 x 1440 px
Technology	AMOLED
Pixel density	494.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	8.0 Mpx
Lens aperture	F/2.2

Colour of product	Graphite with chrome HP Graphite
Material	Plastic
Water resistant	yes
Shock resistant	yes
Dust resistant	yes

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Fingerprint	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Pedometer	yes

Dual sim support	no yes
Sim card size	Nano-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Bluetooth codec	SBC
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	DisplayPort over USB-C

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity	4150.0 mAh
Standby time	500.0 h
Talk time	33.0 h
Fast charging	yes
Fast charging standard	Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging	yes
Wireless charging standard	WPC PMA Qi

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HP Elite x3 HP - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.5

Based on 12 reviews

PCMAG

Published: 20.10.2016

HP Elite x3 Review

3.5

The HP Elite x3 is an unusual business-focused phone that could really pay off for imaginative IT departments.

HP Elite x3 HP Elite X3: The most interesting phone you don't need (hands-on)

CNET

Published: 17.10.2016

HP Elite X3: The most interesting phone you don't need (hands-on)

The HP Elite X3 is a high-end Windows phone built with serious business in mind.

HP Elite x3 Review: HP's Elite x3 is too much smartphone, not enough PC

Computerworld

Published: 27.10.2016

Review: HP's Elite x3 is too much smartphone, not enough PC

2.0

We've seen this 'one device for everything' movie before, and it ends just as badly this time

HP Elite x3 HP’s Elite x3 Phone Is a Mini PC in Disguise

Tom's Guide

Published: 25.10.2016

HP’s Elite x3 Phone Is a Mini PC in Disguise

3.0

With the right accessories, the Elite x3 can convert into a laptop or desktop, but Windows 10 Mobile's lack of apps is still a turnoff.

WhistleOut

Published: 12.04.2017

HP Elite x3 Review

3.0

Despite exploring a number of compelling ideas, the Elite x3 is very much for Windows phone die-hards only, and even then, might not quite be enough to keep them in the fold.

HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 Windows 10 Smartphone Review: An Office In Your Pocket

HotHardware

Published: 28.02.2017

HP Elite x3 Windows 10 Smartphone Review: An Office In Your Pocket

3.0

We take an in-depth look at the HP Elite x3, a Windows 10 for phones powered mobile device, that targets corporate and enterprise users.

HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 review: The closest thing to one device for all of your needs

Neowin

Published: 25.11.2016

HP Elite x3 review: The closest thing to one device for all of your needs

4.5

HP promises that its entry into the Windows 10 Mobile market, the Elite x3, is a 3-in-1, in that it should serve all of your computing needs. We put that to the test in our review.

HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

Notebookcheck

Published: 10.06.2017

HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

4.3

The HP Elite x3 shines with a long battery life, a large AMOLED display, and a dust and waterproof case, and thanks to HP Workspace, it can also run x86 programs under Windows 10 Mobile.

HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 hands-on review | Stuff

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HP Elite x3 hands-on review | Stuff

HP's Windows Phone can be your PC too

HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 review: Yep, this was the last great Windows phone

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 10.10.2017

HP Elite x3 review: Yep, this was the last great Windows phone

4.5

HP's Elite x3 combines amazing hardware, tremendous battery life, a stellar Continuum experience, and support for older Win32 apps. Whether that's enough to buoy Microsoft's vision remains to be seen.