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HP Elite x3
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HP Elite x3

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 700 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
HP
Model
HP Elite x3
Released
2016, February. Released 2016, August
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 700 EUR
OS
Microsoft Windows 10
Dimensions
161.8 x 83.5 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 3.29 x 0.31 in)
Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 350 nits (typ)
Size
5.96 inches, 97.5 cm, 2, (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~494 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only

Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
10W wired, Wireless (Qi)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EMEA
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, magnetic connector
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Gold, Graphite/Chrome
Announced
2016, February. Released 2016, August
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

HP Elite x3 Overview

About HP Elite x3 HP Elite x3 is a discontinued device from HP's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. HP Elite x3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for HP Elite x3 is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the HP Elite x3?

The HP Elite x3 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HP Elite x3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Hp devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HP Elite x3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HP Elite x3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HP Elite x3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HP Elite x3.

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