Microsoft and HP have started their ramp up to the HP Elite x3 megaphone running Windows 10 Mobile. The powerhouse of a device was featured in numerous promo videos from Microsoft, HP, and even Qualcomm (boasting about their Snapdragon 820 processor).
While on the ground at Computex in Taipei we managed to get our grubby hands on the near-finalized hardware for the future phone which you can see in our new video. The biggest change was the addition of the rear fingerprint reader, which while knew it was coming, was not yet built into the device back when the x3 was first announced a few months ago.
There is still no word on availability and pricing, but most guestimates put the phone releasing after the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which itself is expected at the end of July. The Elite x3 uses many new features found in that update including fingerprint reader support, Enterprise data protection for MDM (InTune), Ethernet support, and general improvements to Continuum, so it would make sense for its release to be timed with the Anniversary Update.
HP Elite x3 specifications
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Product Color | HP Graphite |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Mobile |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (2.15 GHz, 4cores) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 |
| Memory | 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM (onboard) Dual channel x32 PoP 32Gbit |
| Internal Storage | 64GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Display | 5.96" diagonal WQHD (2560x1440)AMOLED multi-touch displayCorning Gorilla Glass 4Anti-reflective coating |
| Available Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU |
| Audio | 2 Stereo speakers (one with earpiece)3 integrated omni-directional microphones with HP Noise Cancellation Software1 external microphone (from headset jack)Snapdragon Audio+ supportAudio by B&O PLAY |
| Wireless Technologies | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2)WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE combo (Miracast supported)NFCWWAN:2G/3G/4G,LTE-A with carrier aggregation 4,5,6,13 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 microSD (Expandable up to 2TB) |
| Ports and Connectors | One 3.5mm 3 and 4 pole headphone jack1 USB 3.0 Type-C connectorDual nanoSIM or nanoSIM + microSD card via 3-in-2 card trayPogo pins |
| Camera | 16MP f/2.0 FHD rear-facing camera8MP FHD front facing camera and Iris camera |
| Available Software | HP WorkspaceHP Device HubHP Registration and device onboardingAdobe PDF Reader |
| Security Management | Elite x3 device has dual biometrics with Iris recognition and Fingerprint readerFIPS 140-2 cryptographyQualcomm processor includes Secure Boot128-bitkey Unified Image Encryption256-bitkey Full Disk EncryptionAnti roll backfTPM2.0security; Windows 10 includes 128 key Bitlocker encryptionEnterprise grade VPN |
| Dimensions | 3.29 x 0.31 x 6.36 in83.5 x7.8 x 161.8 mm |
| Weight | Starting at 0.43lbStarting at 195g |
| Power | 10W 5V/2 AadapterNon-removable 3.85V battery pack4150 mAh Li-ion polymer |
| Wireless Charging | Qi and PMA |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor + proximity comboAccelerometer+gyroeCompassPressureHall effectNFCGPS |
| Energy Efficiency Compliance | ENERGY STAR certifiedEPEAT Goldregistered where applicableEPEAT registration varies by country |
| Durability features | Designed to pass IP67Providing seals against liquid and dust ingress to IP67 ratingDesigned to pass MIL-STD810G testing |
HP is expected to sell the Elite x3 in direct business deals with its vast array of enterprise customers. While not marketed as a consumer device per se we are expecting the phone to be sold directly from Microsoft and HP for people who want one. The phone will likely be bundled with the desktop dock with the Mobile Extender ("ME Dock") coming in as a separate purchase.
You can read all our coverage of this exciting Windows 10 Mobile device on our main HP Elite x3 landing page or check out these in-depth articles about it below:
- HP Elite x3 Windows Phone FAQ - Your questions answered
- Elite x3 Discussion Forum
- Elite x3 Photo Gallery
- Elite x3 Hands-on video
- HP Desk Dock and Mobile Extender details
