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[Q] Antenna signal

I know the phone is still not in the hands of everyday usage. But im worried about the antenna signal, particularly with LTE, I have the m7 now and in my house i get lte as long as im not holding my phone. This is partly due to metal framing of the phone and im worried if i chose the s6 im going to have similar issues.
Im really hoping that the metal design on the new phone does not impact lte signal significantly. I need fast lte at home since i dont have internet at the house. Does anyone know any specfics on methods or design that should hopefully let this phone have great signal

The phone doesn't have a metal back like the htc phones, it has a metal frame with a colored glass back.
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I was referring to the rumor that samsung is ultrasonically welding the antenna to the chassis. Obviously its not a metal back i know the difference between metal and glass fortunately!
Do we know for sure if the lte modem will be ultrasonically welded to the chassis or is it just going to sit under the glass?

So I just found this which is concerning, looks like m9 shows better rf signals for lte bands . I hope this phone doesn't have modem and signal issues
s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-3...rock-out-with-their-flagships-for-the-season/

So the M9 has way better signal... Wonder how this plays out in the real world. This does worry me though I frequent places with low (almost non-existant) signal coverage...

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So the M9 has way better signal... Wonder how this plays out in the real world. This does worry me though I frequent places with low (almost non-existant) signal coverage...
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Yea which is making me nervous, one of the main reasons i was ecstatic to get rid of my m7 was signal issues and figured the m9 wouldnt have fixed much but now it seems i may have similar issues with the s6 compared to the m7.
I was dead set on getting an m9 simply for boomsound and the fact ive been with HTC for quite some time now. Never thought i would consider a samsung phone, but then they changed my mind by ditching the plastic and adding fingerprint scanner which ive been wanting since the atrix.

The Good & Bad - With iOttie Easy One Touch 2 (Car Mount)

I love this mount... suction holds to dashboard or window like crazy... good build/quality... fits my Nexus 6P... true one-hand operation (in and out)...
But (there's always one... and I got two):
The major issue... the side grips sit on the volume button... and once in a while, they would silence my device w/o me noticing
The telescopic arm, when fully extended (which is why I bought it), makes the whole thing less stable (maybe with a lighter phone it will be less of an issue). This is not a huge deal, but an FYI.
Should you buy it? I still think it's a good option... and to avoid #1 above, you could place the device a bit higher in the cradle (so it doesn't touch the volume button). It works, but makes it a bit unstable.
Link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Holder-iPhone-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00JRGOKQ8

I had the same problems as well. The new version seems to have fixed all the problems with the Nexus 6P and in general.
I got an email from them yesterday and they're currently having a 30% off sale on Amazon.
The promo code is UPGRADE3.
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I don't see how it solves the problem. The side arms seems to be located in a place still "squeezing" the volume rocker.

Ramelush said:
I don't see how it solves the problem. The side arms seems to be located in a place still "squeezing" the volume rocker.
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The side arms on the newer version are lower on the phone now. You can adjust the bottom arm vertically to adjust the height.
This video shows that the 6P is compatible with the new Mount. I have no problems with the new version. The telescoping is about 1 inch shorter so if that's an important feature for you then the new version isn't for you.

I've posted it before several times, the One Touch 2 is easy to use if you just tilt it a little bit with your phone tilted the opposite way your buttons won't be squished. Even better, I got the one touch 3 last week and it completely avoids the buttons whatsoever. Really the best holder that they've made yet but the old arm from the two series was better and longer.

I have one of their other ones and it clips on the side but with my Supcase, it doesn't affect it.
I like their holder. Very strong and I've had it on for over a year (dirty suction cup) without any issues. I might pick up the new one because it extends and it looks to be a better fit for my truck.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing that there is a 3rd generation mount.

Expect Mate 20x supporting 5G and smaller battery.

As per last news
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Leake...ler-battery-but-faster-charging.418179.0.html
I would say this device will loose advantage of big battery which is not compensated by faster modem.

Will not have a smaller battery, and for me the super charge is all enough... And 5g hmmm will go some time before it will be normal all over.
So the m20x 5g NO THX, love my normal 4g L29 phone as it is

Dumb decision, 5G will rape the battery

A 8GB/256GB global version in black would be great. There is a picture from the 5G version and that looks like green color.
Is it already certain that 5G use more battery hen 4G?
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At this point, i don't feel the need to have a 5G Device... i'll stick my 4G Mate 20 X... Until they would have good coverage all over the world, i see no point in Upgrading to a 5g Device right now...

That's a no ... the best thing about the mate20x is the battery.

5G is still in infancy. Countries all around the world will take time to shift to 5G before 4G becomes obsolete. Jumping immediately into a new found tech just because it's available is never a good idea.
And the hallmark of this phone is the big battery - in fact, it's the largest of all the flagships. Smaller battery is not a good news at all.
Whoever thought this is an exciting announcement?

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5G is still in infancy. Countries all around the world will take time to shift to 5G before 4G becomes obsolete. Jumping immediately into a new found tech just because it's available is never a good idea.
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Agree with that

The 5G Huawei Mate 20 X has a smaller 4200mAh battery but faster 40W charging
40 W fast charger is nice.

On hold for now
https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/05/23/two-major-uk-carriers-drop-plans-to-sell-huaweis-5g-phone/

A statement from XDA regarding the best overall Smartphone at this very moment.

I'm still wondering why so many users of XDA/buyers of a new device are so negative about the Apple devices. Of course, there are tons of Android manufacturers to choose from when you want to buy a new device, but there is only one Apple. Even XDA acknowledges now that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the best overall Smartphone you can buy. This is not only amazing, as XDA is in principal an Android forum, but it gives full credits to Apple's innovation technology. Read it all in this link and you will see that Apple is the winner in October 2021. Kindest regards, kuzibri
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Rounded corners, no SD card, no spen and more limited customization options.
Picked up another new unlocked Note10+ 256/12gb ram for $800. Another $200 for a V30 card yields a 1.25tb dual drive handheld.
My heavy used 2 yo 10+ still looks and runs like new. One battery replacement so far. It's solid build and fast, stable performance influenced my decision.
Cases and screen protectors I already own.
Best of all, near zero* learning curve.
*a few bumps from Q vs Pie

Thanks, but nevertheless XDA is very clear in it's choice

kuzibri said:
Thanks, but nevertheless XDA is very clear in it's choice
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You're welcome, however I'll remind you that time has yet to decide. Hold on to your candles...
I recall all those glowing Fold reviews of years ago... not.
Display shootout 10+ vs 13 Pro
Galaxy Note10+ OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
iPhone 13 Pro Max OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
www.displaymate.com
10+ 0.4 JNCD vs 13 Pro 0.5 JNCD, the 10+ more than holds it's own with color rendering.
Warning, reading those reviews may make you go blind

It's not the first time OP here on XDA is promoting Apple phones, wants to make us believe here that Apple phones are the better choice.
May be worthwhile to know:
An Apple iPhone 12 Pro got produced for 404$, it got / gets sold on Amazon for 950$.
IMO an insanely high profit margin.
My POV:
Apple iPhones are nothing more than a status symbol: either you can afford it or you can't.

hi @jwoegerbauer, thanks for your personal opinion. To state that Apple iPhones are nothing more than a status symbol, is IMPO a bit shortsighted. You cannot deny that it's also a very good, complete, reliable and secure smartphone which indeed costs a lot of money.
Regarding customizations, my homescreen looks exactly the same as on my former Android devices, so I do not see the difference. Apple's iOS14.5 and 15 became much more flexible with customizations, e.g. creating your own home display with widgets, etc. See added image.
Kind regards kuzibri

Question not bad compared to the A series, but not really compact 6.1 inches

not bad compared to the A series, but not really compact 6.1 inches

Then there's this opinion, tongue in cheek, article which I tend to agree with, but YMMV.
It’s settled: 6.1 inches is the ideal smartphone screen size
It’s almost small and not too huge: a real win-win.
www.theverge.com

bobby janow said:
Then there's this opinion, tongue in cheek, article which I tend to agree with, but YMMV.
It’s settled: 6.1 inches is the ideal smartphone screen size
It’s almost small and not too huge: a real win-win.
www.theverge.com
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I used pixel 5 before... there are not many differences between them in terms of tension, display size... oh + this is new

Agreed. My wife still has her P5 but I do like the size of the 6a slightly better.

bobby janow said:
Agreed. My wife still has her P5 but I do like the size of the 6a slightly better.
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the pixel 5 had a pretty bad sound under the speaker, like the sokol radio... it has a nice clear sound... it's not much but it's bigger but i'll make friends with it anyway i can't do anything... the samu galaxy 22 is a good size +asus 9 but it has please everyone....there is at least a monthly update here

I'm more concerned with the size of the phone, not the size of the screen. I think the whole small "bezels" (which is a misnomer, but that's a different rant), thin phones thing is just fashion/form over function. Edge to edge screens just make phones harder to handle without accidentally changing something unwanted, and they make screens more susceptible to breakage. Thin phones make it harder to securely hold the phone, and waste space which could be filled with a larger or user replaceable battery, SD card storage, a headphone jack, etc. Especially ones with camera bumps - just make the whole back flush with the camera and use the additional volume for something useful.

mike.s said:
I'm more concerned with the size of the phone, not the size of the screen. I think the whole small "bezels" (which is a misnomer, but that's a different rant), thin phones thing is just fashion/form over function. Edge to edge screens just make phones harder to handle without accidentally changing something unwanted, and they make screens more susceptible to breakage. Thin phones make it harder to securely hold the phone, and waste space which could be filled with a larger or user replaceable battery, SD card storage, a headphone jack, etc. Especially ones with camera bumps - just make the whole back flush with the camera and use the additional volume for something useful.
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what does the battery hold?

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what does the battery hold?
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Energy. About 62 kJ.

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Bluetooth cannot be paired with another device that has already been paired...that was the case, now this problem came :F