HP is giving some love to Windows phone fans today with a chunky discount on the Elite x3, its Windows 10 Mobile flagship, in a special Valentine"s Day promotion.
The Elite x3 is usually priced at $799, which includes the Desk Dock accessory that supports the PC-like Windows 10 Mobile Continuum feature, which allows owners to use a mouse and keyboard with the device when it"s connected to a larger display.
The free executive leather case that HP is offering with the Elite x3 5.96-inch AMOLED with Quad HD (2560x1440px) resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, and anti-reflective coating
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC
4GB RAM
64GB onboard storage (plus microSD card support)
16MP rear camera
8MP front-facing camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0
NFC support
4G LTE connectivity
Optional dual-SIM support
USB 3.0 port with Type-C connector
Iris scanner
Fingerprint scanner
Pogo pins
IP67 rating for dust- and water-resistance
Qi wireless charging
4150mAh battery
MIL-STD-810G rating, assuring device protection for drops from up to 1 meter
Even so, $689 is still a hefty sum, but if your budget doesn"t stretch far enough to buy an Elite x3, you might be interested in another deal currently available on T-Mobile. The carrier is now offering Alcatel"s flagship-class IDOL 4S with Windows 10 for 33% ($144) below its regular price, reducing it to just $288.
Like the Elite x3, the IDOL 4S also has a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, along with a USB-C port and a 21-megapixel rear camera. It also comes with a virtual reality headset, but you"ll have to buy a docking solution separately. You can find out more about the Alcatel device in our detailed review here.