Just got back from the Verizon store. I went there to play with the camera, a big concern of mine, and was somewhat encouraged.
One of the things I did when I bought my Razr Maxx HD two years ago was to compare the network signal strength with the other phones in the store. Back then the RMHD had the strongest signal of any phone I tested.
Tonight I was curious about the Droid Turbo's radio. I compared the signal strength with my RMHD. Here's what I saw:
RMHD
1X -58 dB
4G -69 dB
Droid Turbo
1X -71 dB
4G -79 dB
So the Maxx HD had a better radio. (smaller numbers are better.)
I also tested the Sony Experia Z3v
1X -69 dB
4G -78 dB
Galaxy S4
1X -72 dB
4G -81 dB
If you go to the store and can remember, please test the signal strength of the radio and post it in this thread along with your current phone and/or other phones inside the store. You could also do this at home if you have another phone to compare it with.
To access the signal strength meter:
Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Type and Strength
One of the things I did when I bought my Razr Maxx HD two years ago was to compare the network signal strength with the other phones in the store. Back then the RMHD had the strongest signal of any phone I tested.
Tonight I was curious about the Droid Turbo's radio. I compared the signal strength with my RMHD. Here's what I saw:
RMHD
1X -58 dB
4G -69 dB
Droid Turbo
1X -71 dB
4G -79 dB
So the Maxx HD had a better radio. (smaller numbers are better.)
I also tested the Sony Experia Z3v
1X -69 dB
4G -78 dB
Galaxy S4
1X -72 dB
4G -81 dB
If you go to the store and can remember, please test the signal strength of the radio and post it in this thread along with your current phone and/or other phones inside the store. You could also do this at home if you have another phone to compare it with.
To access the signal strength meter:
Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Type and Strength