HP Elite x3
| Industry | Technology, Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1, 1939 |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto , United States |
| Products | HP Elite x3 smartphone |
| Website | store |
HP Elite x3 represents a high-end Windows 10 Mobile smartphone developed by Hewlett-Packard, officially unveiled on February 21, 2016, with its market release occurring later that year.
Specifications
Crafted for professional and business users, the HP Elite x3 delivers superior performance powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. It boasts a sizable 5.96" WQHD AMOLED screen manufactured by Samsung, and meets stringent durability criteria including IP67 certification and MIL-STD 810G compliance. Security is enhanced through dual biometric options—iris recognition and fingerprint scanning. Connectivity features include advanced 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Cat 6 LTE support. The device offers high-quality audio via Bang & Olufsen technology, USB-C charging backed by a 4,150mAh battery, along with compatibility for Qi/PMA wireless charging.
Continuum
A key differentiator for the HP Elite x3 in the premium smartphone segment is its capability to transform into a desktop-like workstation using Microsoft's Continuum on Windows 10 Mobile. This is facilitated by the HP Desk Dock, which enables connection to external peripherals such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Furthermore, HP provides the HP Lap Dock—a laptop shell devoid of internal computing hardware (no CPU, motherboard, or storage)—that links to the Elite x3 through USB-C or wirelessly via 802.11ac Wi-Fi. This accessory functions as a laptop-style terminal featuring a display, keyboard, touchpad, battery, and input/output ports.
Reception
Debuting at Mobile World Congress 2016, the HP Elite x3 garnered more than 30 accolades labeled as "Best of MWC." While critics praised its innovative approach to mobile enterprise solutions, commercial performance was hindered by the diminishing presence of Windows 10 Mobile in the market. Although primarily aimed at corporate clients, the Elite x3 alongside its Desk Dock and Lap Dock accessories was also made available to consumers through hp.com and Microsoft Stores both online and in physical outlets.
Model variants
The handset is offered in distinct versions for EMEA+APJ regions and the Americas, with the latter also distributed exclusively via Verizon within the United States.