I used to have full bars at my bed with iPhone X, now the Max only has 2. And it has trouble reconnect to the WIFI after airplane mode is turned on with WIFI turned on.
iPhone Xs Max, iOS 12, 64GB
For more empirical Wifi Data you can download the Airport Utility app (no need to actually have an Apple Airport), and follow the following instructions from https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT203068 to run the scanner utility from your XS and other iOS devices at the same location to get comparative data.
The Wi-Fi scanner in AirPort Utility
Apple’s AirPort Utility includes a Wi-Fi scanner that logs the client’s view of the network. Administrators can use it to validate the client’s view of the network at a specific location.
For accurate results, use the Wi-Fi scanner on a dedicated device that’s the same model as the iOS client.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > AirPort Utility to turn on the Wi-Fi scanner.
Next, open Airport Utility and tap Wi-Fi Scan.
By default, Wi-Fi Scanner runs continuously. Use the slider to set a scan duration of up to 60 seconds.
To start the scan, tap Scan. AirPort Utility lists all the SSIDs that it finds. This includes hidden networks, which appear as "Network name unavailable."
The AirPort Utility scans all available bands at four-second intervals. Enterprise networks that have multiple access points are grouped by BSSID. The scanner shows information about:
To view a trace log of the scan results for an SSID and BSSID, tap the SSID:
The trace log shows the date and time of the scan, along with the channel and RSSI.
After the scan completes, you can share the results. Just tap the share icon (
), then choose one of these options:
AirPort Utility sends the results as a comma-separated list:
SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, time
"ACES", "18:64:72
3:E9:40", "-57", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BC", "-53", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:50", "-63", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BB", "-69", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:40", "-67", "11", "12:02:07 PM"
The first line is a column header that shows the SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, and date fields. To analyze or chart the results, import the list into a spreadsheet or other tool.
just because “your” iPhone works well does not mean no one will have some issues. If you have an issue, it does not matter how many others don’t it is still an issue.
Same problem. Please fix this
PLEASE FIX. I’m on the verge of getting a different phone. Traveled this weekend and couldn’t connect a large amount of time. Never happened on any other phone. Apple has been silent.
I have the same issue. I have 2 bars and most of time I am not able to connect. Trying to use my phone for navi in a car and no internet connectivity.
Updating to 12.1 now. Fingers crossed. Bad feeling though.
Just tested. No change. Still very slow.
Same here with my Xs, doesn’t seem any different. Looks like this unit is going back.
I just downloaded a large file from my NAS to my iPhone 7. I got 23 megabytes / second. Yes. Megabytes. And my iPhone XS max has no signal right next to it!
You might be wrong about your statement about Apple. They are reading this thread and have been in contact with a number of us.
My XS Max has similar reception to previous iPhones on 5 GHz, also not that different than my last generation MacBook Pro.
Even got a new SIM card and paying more per month for faster connection with Verizon. Still not good. Apple. Fix this. $1200 phone and my 3 year old iPhone 6 was better.
Let’s hope this brings some good results. Looking forward to what you find out.
I have this same problem on the iPhone Xs .. AND the brand new iPad 12.9 (2018) I just received today!
I’ve already logged an issue with Apple as performance issue.
What is the best number for Apple to call on this subject?
This is a real issue.
Great insight. Thank you. But why hasn’t this become a more public issue like antenae gate? This should be all over the press. $1200 phones not up to par.
iPhone XS Max Weak 5GHz WIFI Reception
