Is anyone having an issue with a weaker LTE signal with their new iPhone models?

[Jerome86]

Reports saying new iPhones have weaker LTE and WiFi signals. Anyone having any issues? Trying to figure out where my Max stands. Love the phone but hope it’s signal is good as my old 6s plus.

 

[judgetom]

LTE signal

All of them are blaming the new Intel modem chipset for that. Apple does not install Qualcomm chipsets any more. Same experience was already made last year where there was a discussion re both Modem chipsets.

 

[anon(10000748)]

Re: LTE signal

My signal is just as bad as it has always been lol

 

[salscott]

Re: LTE signal

Had read about an extra antenna the new phones have that the x didn't, an hoping for better data and call coverage because you know, it is a phone first and foremost

 

[Spencerdl]

Re: LTE signal

I haven't noticed any difference on my Verizon Xs Max compared to my 7 Plus. I have three out of four bars where I currently sit in my home as well as while I travel...no difference

 

[Jerome86]

Re: LTE signal

I haven't noticed any difference on my Verizon Xs Max compared to my 7 Plus. I have three out of four bars where I currently sit in my home as well as while I travel...no difference

Sounds good. Think mine is doing same as my old phone. Really like the Max other then the price.

 

[strikeIII]

Re: LTE signal

Bars don't really tell us much. Does anyone know of a good app that measures the signal?

 

[Quis89]

Re: LTE signal

Had read about an extra antenna the new phones have that the x didn't, an hoping for better data and call coverage because you know, it is a phone first and foremost

It's a what? I've never heard of this "phone" you speak of.

 

[metllicamilitia]

Re: LTE signal

No difference for me, except better in more cases than not.

 

[salscott]

Re: LTE signal

https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/iphone-xs-wifi-lte-performance/


Or



https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/iphone-x-versus-iphone-xs-2/

 

[strikeIII]

Re: LTE signal

https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/iphone-xs-wifi-lte-performance/


Or



https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/iphone-x-versus-iphone-xs-2/

So one article tells us there's issues and another say it's improved. Now I'm confused.

So Apple will tell us again that we're holding our phones wrong.

 

[salscott]

Re: LTE signal

So one article tells us there's issues and another say it's improved. Now I'm confused.

So Apple will tell us again that we're holding our phones wrong.

So the way I read that is that most should see some improvement, but that there is always a % with antenna/signal issues out of the plant. Shifting to apple chipset is dicey in this respect. We shall see.
I wish we could see dbm again to see strength signal

 

[Almeuit]

Re: LTE signal

I haven't noticed anything so far. WiFi works all in my house and I have LTE all around town (carrier is Verizon).

 

[anon(10000748)]

Re: LTE signal

So the way I read that is that most should see some improvement, but that there is always a % with antenna/signal issues out of the plant. Shifting to apple chipset is dicey in this respect. We shall see.
I wish we could see dbm again to see strength signal

You can always look at it manually with the secret field test menu... it still works.

 

[kataran]

Re: LTE signal

You can always look at it manually with the secret field test menu... it still works.

*3001#12345#* on your keypad then hit call

 

[atlas9171]

Re: LTE signal

This is one of the biggest reasons I have been hesitant to switch to the new iPhone, it's not exactly a secret that Intel modems aren't as good as what Qualcomm puts out and being a T-Mobile user who sometimes struggles indoors with getting signal this has me tapping the brakes on making the switch.

 

[metllicamilitia]

Re: LTE signal

This is one of the biggest reasons I have been hesitant to switch to the new iPhone, it's not exactly a secret that Intel modems aren't as good as what Qualcomm puts out and being a T-Mobile user who sometimes struggles indoors with getting signal this has me tapping the brakes on making the switch.

The T-Mobile model has always had Intel chips anyway. Also the XS and XS Max have band 71, so if the 600mhz spectrum is built out where you are then you should see better signal indoors.

 

[atlas9171]

Re: LTE signal

The T-Mobile model has always had Intel chips anyway. Also the XS and XS Max have band 71, so if the 600mhz spectrum is built out where you are then you should see better signal indoors.

No such luck on band 71, still have to wait until end of next year for that. I thought the T-Mobile iPhones switched to Intel a couple of years ago, but I could be wrong.

 

[metllicamilitia]

Re: LTE signal

No such luck on band 71, still have to wait until end of next year for that. I thought the T-Mobile iPhones switched to Intel a couple of years ago, but I could be wrong.

Sorry to hear about the wait. I’m also not sure when the T-Mobile had the Intel chip, I’m not sure if they’ve ever had a different chip. So you can expect what you’ve always gotten then.

 

[nr2d]

Re: LTE signal

I don’t have a Xs Max but a Xs. I have not seen any problems with ATT in the 5 days I have has the Xs. Performance seems the same as my X was.