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HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between HP Elite X3 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) 20Points
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) Compare HP Elite X3 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)

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Elite X3 (Single-Sim)} 20 Advantages HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) vs iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (44GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)128%
Lighter
vs444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+493 PPI87%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)28%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.96"vs+9.7"63%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)130%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4150 mAhvs+7340 mAh77%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
ModelElite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesHP Elite x3 APJ HSTNH-F606, HP FalconiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHPApple
Release date8/1/201610/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)83.5 x 161.8 millimeters (3.29 x 6.37 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.96" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)493 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
System versionWindows 10 MobileiOS 8.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (44GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4150 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข OneDrive 15GB
โ€ข Miracast
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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