S4GRU Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) OK. We now have a Motorola Photon on the way after a member donated his device to the experiment. So now we have a total of eight devices that will be a part of the 1x/EVDO radio performance article we are working on. 1. Samsung Galaxy S-III 2. HTC EVO LTE 3. LG Viper LTE 4. Galaxy Nexus 5. Samsung Galaxy S-II Epic 4G Touch 6. Motorola Photon 7. HTC EVO 3D 8. HTC EVO 4G 9. Samsung Epic 4G I will be doing the testing later this week. I'm also going to go to a lightly used WiMax Protection Site for testing the four WiMax devices in a separate article. Additionally, I'm considering a trip to DFW for a LTE reception article later in the month after the network stops being blocked. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be a lot of work, but it will be interesting to have these results. Tests will be conducted at full signal locations near the tower, mid range locations and edge of cell locations with tests being held and laying flat without being touched. Stay tuned. Robert via Samsung Galaxy S-III 32GB using Forum Runner Edited July 2, 2012 by S4GRU Samsung Epic 4G added to the list 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pii100 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sounds great. Recording average RSSI, Ec/Io reported on each handset at the each location would be nice also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroscott Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 That covers nearly every sprint flagship 4G phone to date... nice lineup Sent from my Jelly Bean Toro using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Robert may have to adopt Buddhism in order to manage all of these handset RF tests. AJ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I can't wait to see the results! Sent from my LTEless Evo LTE using Tapatalk. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupcak3 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This should be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheForce627 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 u may want to test it while holding it since most people use their phone like that but thats just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 u may want to test it while holding it since most people use their phone like that but thats just my opinion. I am testing both, because I would like to identify which devices are more susceptible to being held. Robert via Samsung Galaxy S-III 32GB using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 u may want to test it while holding it since most people use their phone like that but thats just my opinion. I am testing both, because I would like to identify which devices are more susceptible to bring held. The device with the highest signal level while being held wins the Fleetwood Mac award. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzwO4iW3P0Q AJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 ...or should it be the 38 Special award? AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I know I'm old compared to you whippersnappers, but I really like Fleetwood Mac. At least you didn't pick Tusk. Robert via Samsung Galaxy S-III 32GB using Forum Runner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroscott Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 ...or should it be the 38 Special award? AJ How many people are in that band? I saw 2 drummers and 4 guitarists. No wonder they can't afford to cut their hair... Sent from my Jelly Bean Toro using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 In order to get reasonably valid results, I recommend a strict testing protocol: all handsets be set to a single mode (e.g. 1X only or EV-DO only) all handsets be set to the same sampling interval (preferably 5 sec) all handsets be confirmed on the same RF channel and PN offset all readings be taken over a significantly long period (probably 2 min) and averaged AJ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw39 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) In order to get reasonably valid results, I recommend a strict testing protocol:[*]all handsets be set to a single mode (e.g. 1X only or EV-DO only) But I thought I saw reports that the newer devices have better 3g performance with LTE turned on, due to the new herp-derp system. That ought to count for something, no? Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2 Edited July 2, 2012 by djw39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 But I thought I saw reports that the newer devices have better 3g performance with LTE turned on, due to the new herp-derp system. That ought to count for something, no? Nope. eHRPD is a core network enhancement. It has no effect on the airlink, which remains EV-DO Rev A. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pii100 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Being on eHRDP could affect speeds though if traffic is going to a different packet core no? As long as all the phones are tested over eHRDP it should still enable an apples to apples comparison to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven800 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Being on eHRDP could affect speeds though if traffic is going to a different packet core no? As long as all the phones are tested over eHRDP it should still enable an apples to apples comparison to be made. Yeah that sounds right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Being on eHRDP could affect speeds though if traffic is going to a different packet core no? As long as all the phones are tested over eHRDP it should still enable an apples to apples comparison to be made. Yeah that sounds right. Guys, these are to be raw RF tests, not speed tests. Many of the handsets likely will not even be activated. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 The purpose of this article is to compare radio performance from the standpoint of signal strength, not so much speeds. I will do speed tests to compare if there is any correlation between decreased signal and speeds, not to try determine if one device is faster than another. eHRPD is totally irrelevant to this exercise. Robert via Samsung Galaxy S-III 32GB using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven800 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Guys, these are to be raw RF tests, not speed tests. Many of the handsets likely will not even be activated. AJ Haha i know lol i was just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroscott Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 You go playing with all those handsets, and you're likely to catch the eHRPD... be careful Sent from my Jelly Bean Toro using Forum Runner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pii100 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The herps, will not stay in Vegas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 You go playing with all those handsets, and you're likely to catch the eHRPD... be careful I do not know what happened, but my eHERPIES disappeared for about two days. So, I made the most of it and went around having lots of phone sex. The eHERPIES are back now, though. AJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pii100 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I do not know what happened, but my eHERPIES disappeared for about two days. So, I made the most of it and went around having lots of phone sex. The eHERPIES are back now, though. AJ I think you can buy a creme for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zander Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Being on eHRDP could affect speeds though if traffic is going to a different packet core no? As long as all the phones are tested over eHRDP it should still enable an apples to apples comparison to be made. if you want apples to apples we need an iPhone in a line up too. To be fair all of us been drinking different flavors of Android Kool Aid, what about some apple juice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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