iPhone 12 Pro Max dropping calls and poor phone signal

I have just received an iPhone 12 Pro Max and am having issues.


The signal is much poorer than my iPhone 11 Pro Max in exactly the same place - 1 bar instead of 2.


The call quality is poor and calls keep dropping.


I have read on here others are having the same issue.


Is this likely to be software or hardware? I have tried everything and Apple support have been unable to help me.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 25, 2020 7:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2020 12:31 PM

Quick update, not a single dropped call or network issue since I forced LTE.


Moment I go back to enabling 5G, issues return in full force and consistency. This is on Verizon with latest iOS.


Certainly not the Apple of Steve Jobs not to acknowledge the issue publicly and assure it’s users of it’s commitment to fix the problem.

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Jan 9, 2021 10:06 AM in response to R Cripps

Due to this issue, I went to an AT&T store to replace the phone with a lower version. They only give you 14 days for returning your phone. I assumed it would be the normal 30 days. I am on day 16, so I a SOL with AT&T, been a loyal customer for 15 years. They informed me I have to call Apple, which I did. Took 15 minutes on hold before I spoke to the first rep. I explained my issues, she said "hold on while I investigate". She never came back on. Guess Apple does not want to deal with this issue. Ten minutes later I started with a new person. The new person seems more responsible. Going on a 1.5 hours of dealing with this issue.

Feb 20, 2021 2:58 PM in response to R Cripps

SAME EXACT ISSUE AND I'VE HAD IT! Expecting a call to get my vaccine and I have ZERO confidence I can receive a call. Its like 80/20 with getting a call. Most times I cant hear them or vice versa... Usually ok making a call, but not receiving. Have to toggle airplane mode sometimes to get internet connections when not on wifi. Never had an issue with my iPhone6, this 12 Mini is horrible! Not spoken to Verizon yet, but have to do something soon!

Jul 5, 2021 5:30 AM in response to R Cripps

Has apple done anything to address this isaue with regards to the iphone 12 pro max poor signal? Their recent software update does not include a fix on this. Have been using iphones for the last 10 years and this is the only time that I have encountered this kind of problem.

For a $1000 plus value for a mobile phone, this is very disappointing. Hope they can fix this issue soon!

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