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Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) vs HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 5A vs HP Elite X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Elite X3 X Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim) Compare Huawei Honor 5A X
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4150
mAh

(Non 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!

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)} 6 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) vs Elite X3 (Single-Sim)} 24 Advantages HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core117%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (44GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+493 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.96"19%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+4150 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
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ModelHonor 5A (LYO-L21)Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 5A Dual-SIM LYO-L21HP Elite x3 APJ HSTNH-F606, HP Falcon
Country or region availableChinaRussia
China, Russia
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHP
Release date6/1/20168/1/2016
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)83.5 x 161.8 millimeters (3.29 x 6.37 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 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.

📲 Display

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.96" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI493 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceEmotion UI 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (44GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot 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

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh4150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black
• OneDrive 15GB
• Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Honor 5A (LYO-L21)HP Elite X3 (Single-Sim)
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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