Do Android Phones Get Better Reception Than iPhones?
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Depending on your exact device and signal strength, yes, Android phones have faster cell speeds than iPhone. … Due to Qualcomm’s LTE-Advanced technology, and Apple’s hesitancy to roll out new technology the second it becomes available, Android phones are continually pulling ahead in the reception race.

Do certain phones get better reception?

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Simply put, newer phones get far better coverage than older models. This is because they have the radio technology to tap into newer, faster “spectrums” rolled out by carriers.

Which cell phone has the best reception in areas with a weak signal?

Surprisingly, when it comes to data services on a weak signal, Microsoft’s Lumia 640 tops the field under the LTE 800MHz band. It also achieves respectable results in the LTE 1,800MHz and LTE 2,600MHz bands. In second, third and fourth place are Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7 Edge, and Galaxy S7.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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