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HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)

Side by side comparison between HP Elite X3 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover X HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) 31Points
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) Compare HP Elite X3 X
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Elite X3 (Single-Sim)} 31 Advantages HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) vs Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+64GB (44GB available)299 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)53%
Thinner
vs11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+493 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs158 PPI
+5.96"63%
Larger screen
vs3.65"
+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4150 mAh177%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)95%
Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
ModelElite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Other model namesHP Elite x3 APJ HSTNH-F606, HP FalconTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Australia
Australia
BrandHPSamsung
Release date8/1/20165/1/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)83.5 x 161.8 millimeters (3.29 x 6.37 in)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
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.
Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.96" inches3.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)493 PPI158 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB
Internal storage64GB (44GB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered660 hours (27.5 days)

➕ Other features

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• OneDrive 15GB
• Miracast
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
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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