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Offshore (Oil & Gas) : Best mobile phone for WiFi, Best mobile phone for use at offshore
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TSJLD
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 Jun 23 2017, 04:36 PM, updated 6y ago
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Hey guys,
As the subject suggests, want to purchase a 2nd phone just for me to use while working offshore. Currently, I'm using an iPhone 6 plus & the WiFi reception sucks. Sometimes I live at an accommodation vessels/barge & sometimes at LQ on a platform or rigs. Most of my colleagues uses android phones, some has really good WiFi reception but mostly my iphone sucks at that. So based on usage, experiences which brand & model would you guys suggests?
Thanks.
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fat16
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Jun 24 2017, 08:30 PM
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why not asking your colleagues ? they know better than us.
most smartphone review site on the net never testing wifi receptions. they all talking about soc, camera, some benchmark here and there.
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TSJLD
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Jun 26 2017, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(fat16 @ Jun 24 2017, 08:30 PM) why not asking your colleagues ? they know better than us. most smartphone review site on the net never testing wifi receptions. they all talking about soc, camera, some benchmark here and there. True but basically their answer is mostly, "boleh lah", "ok lah" nothing really convincing. From observation though, brands like Lenovo, Asus & other android based brands. Anyways, thanks. This post has been edited by JLD: Jun 26 2017, 10:07 PM |
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ffrozz
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Jun 30 2017, 06:09 PM
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the best phone while I was at Sahara desert company camp, China phone. Either Xiaomi or Oppo, iPhone cannot make it. YouTube stuttering,while those using China phones happily kacau iPhone users
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ailing tan
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Jul 8 2017, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(JLD @ Jun 26 2017, 10:05 PM) True but basically their answer is mostly, "boleh lah", "ok lah" nothing really convincing. From observation though, brands like Lenovo, Asus & other android based brands. Anyways, thanks. somehow i agreed on this . haha . I can feel that my lenovo has stronger wifi reception and speed than my sony |
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Bit0y
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Jul 8 2017, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(JLD @ Jun 23 2017, 04:36 PM) Hey guys, As the subject suggests, want to purchase a 2nd phone just for me to use while working offshore. Currently, I'm using an iPhone 6 plus & the WiFi reception sucks. Sometimes I live at an accommodation vessels/barge & sometimes at LQ on a platform or rigs. Most of my colleagues uses android phones, some has really good WiFi reception but mostly my iphone sucks at that. So based on usage, experiences which brand & model would you guys suggests? Thanks. This is one of the reason why I left apple. Just saying.  In your case, maybe you can start by asking your colleagues what models are they using and do gour research. |
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tan_aniki
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Jul 12 2017, 10:45 PM
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buy a strong wifi extender or repeater and turn it on in your room, you can use your iphone now~
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TSJLD
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Jul 13 2017, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(ffrozz @ Jun 30 2017, 06:09 PM) the best phone while I was at Sahara desert company camp, China phone. Either Xiaomi or Oppo, iPhone cannot make it. YouTube stuttering,while those using China phones happily kacau iPhone users Yup, I was recommended either Oppo or Xiaomi as well. Thanks.  |
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TSJLD
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Jul 13 2017, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(Bit0y @ Jul 8 2017, 10:26 PM) This is one of the reason why I left apple. Just saying. In your case, maybe you can start by asking your colleagues what models are they using and do gour research. I do have a Samsung Note 3 but same thing. Wifi reception not that good. Anyways, found the 2 most recommended brands, Xiaomi or Oppo.  |
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Jay Chua CC
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Jul 15 2017, 06:11 PM
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After testing out so many brands, imo Huawei has an edge in wifi reception. My old huawei mate 7/8 has better wifi reception compared to my other phones
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TSJLD
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Jan 22 2020, 11:07 AM
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Well, after much research & asking around while on duty found this brand which is freaking powerful. Surprisingly powerful.
Neffos X1 Lite. 4G reception in Miri waters (not going to mention the field) & really good wifi reception. So good that more than 10 personnel bought it or ordered it & used it as hotspots.
Anyways, just like to share the findings. Lol.
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freak5261
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Jan 24 2020, 10:57 PM
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QUOTE(JLD @ Jan 22 2020, 11:07 AM) Well, after much research & asking around while on duty found this brand which is freaking powerful. Surprisingly powerful. Neffos X1 Lite. 4G reception in Miri waters (not going to mention the field) & really good wifi reception. So good that more than 10 personnel bought it or ordered it & used it as hotspots. Anyways, just like to share the findings. Lol. Bokor/betty la tu. I believe most are using those with mediatek chipsets. |
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Longicollis
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Jan 29 2020, 02:32 AM
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Secondly it's either Digi or U Mobile or maybe something else nowadays. Offshore with the WiFi Calling is 🔥.
To receive TAC and OTP when offshore is 🔥.
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amylarinazreen P
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Aug 25 2020, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(JLD @ Jan 22 2020, 11:07 AM) Well, after much research & asking around while on duty found this brand which is freaking powerful. Surprisingly powerful. Neffos X1 Lite. 4G reception in Miri waters (not going to mention the field) & really good wifi reception. So good that more than 10 personnel bought it or ordered it & used it as hotspots. Anyways, just like to share the findings. Lol. anymore suggestions? would very much appreciate it. |
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nemu-iii
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Nov 1 2020, 01:24 PM
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Recently I've brought both my iPhone 6s+ and Poco F2 Pro.. both in my cabin, the Poco F2 Pro gets a lot better reception and better switching between the different connections that has better reception.
iPhone reception just sucks. The poco just rules in getting good connectivity for WhatsApp video calls, YouTube, insta and FB.
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