iPhone XR How is the reception on Xr?

[ssimpson205]

I bought an XR (T-Mobile) after reading the XS horror stories for the last couple weeks. Wifi on the XR is rock solid, and LTE performance is identical to my Note 8 in multiple side by side tests in an area with 1-2 bars only.

I wished I had the larger screen of the XS Max, but I'm not gonna gamble over $1000 on a phone that might drop calls.

 

[eagerwu]

Thanks for all the response above. Got my Xr during the weekend. So far so good in Beijing and quite happy with this machine.

 

[Otflyer]

Thanks for all the response above. Got my Xr during the weekend. So far so good in Beijing and quite happy with this machine.

Exchanged my Max for a XR this weekend and am equally satisfied with the XR.

 

[EugW]

Exchanged my Max for a XR this weekend and am equally satisfied with the XR.

What was wrong was the Max?

 

[Dranix]

It is not the same Modem. They are from the same family but are different chips.

But the probable reason why the XR has better reception is that is has 2 large antennas instead of 4 smaller antennas.

 

[Otflyer]

What was wrong was the Max?

Slow data speeds, WiFi dropped and reconnected at random, poor LTE reception. Phone would not reconnect with LTE after being in a no signal area. Had to toggle airplane mode. I returned two XS max’s With theses issues. I am completely satisfied with the XR.

 

[vince22]

My Tmobile iPhone XR have excellent LTE and WiFi download speeds.

 

[sethc0077]

So the fact that there's not much activity on this thread seems like a good sign.
Is anybody able to provide signal detail from field test mode on XR vs XS?

 

[doboy]

After updating to iOS 12.1 I’ve noticed some issues with phone not getting any LTE data while it says it’s connected. Not sure if it’s at&t or the phone. I noticed it again today, but I’m still new to att. Didn’t noticed it before the update.

 

[karmatourer]

Haven't received my Xr yet. Any one with an Xr to test the reception? The signal issue on Xs is driving me crazy...

No different that my 6S+ reception. Happy with mine after 1 week.

 

[Kristine]

I went through several Xs Max with signal and call issues (I’m in Australia). I’ve picked up the XR and I’m getting better signal and no call drop outs.

 

[Broadus]

I’ve had the XR since Monday and reception has been fine, as has everything thing else.

 

[thadoggfather]

X intel to Xr

Not in a fringe signal area so cant say but seems fine / probably better cause aluminum not stainless steel antenna and newer radio