All articles tagged with #speed test
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple's new C1 modem has undergone a recent speed test in anticipation of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, suggesting advancements in mobile connectivity technology.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNET
A person tested using a mobile hotspot as their primary home internet for three days, discovering that it provides slow speeds (less than 10 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload), is less reliable, and can drain phone battery, making it unsuitable as a primary home internet source but useful as a backup during outages.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
T-Mobile has achieved a record-breaking uplink speed test of 345 Mbps on its 5G SA network using a novel network technology called Uplink Transmit (UL Tx) switching, which is expected to expand its "5G superhighway" with faster lanes and spare capacity. This technology leverages carrier aggregation and SU-MIMO to deliver uplink speeds 25% faster than previous records. The improved uplink performance will benefit content creators, remote work, gaming, and AR/VR experiences, but there's no specific timeline for its implementation for T-Mobile customers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
In a recent speed test, the iPhone 15 Pro Max narrowly edged out the Galaxy S24 Ultra, finishing in 2 minutes and 54 seconds compared to the S24 Ultra's 2 minutes and 57 seconds. Despite Samsung's handset keeping pace with Apple's flagship, the iPhone's better app optimization on iOS likely contributed to its victory. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra showcased faster internal storage speeds, providing a silver lining for Samsung supporters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
A video published by AutoTopNL shows a 2017 Audi S8 Plus reaching an indicated top speed of 195 mph (315 kph) on the Autobahn, surpassing its manufacturer-quoted limit of 189 mph (305 kph). With a twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 605 horsepower, the S8 Plus demonstrated its potential for even higher speeds. The driver lifted off the accelerator not because the car couldn't go faster, but to slow down for other vehicles on the road. It is speculated that the car may not have an artificial limiter or that the speed was based on a different parameter within the vehicle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Jalopnik
Car and Driver magazine conducted a 0-150-0 test 25 years after their first test in 1998, comparing the performance of various cars. The new test included both specialist-tuned cars and more accessible models like the Honda Civic Type R and Hyundai Elantra N. SUVs and electric vehicles were also included in the lineup. The results showed that even a $34,000 Hyundai could complete the test, highlighting the impressive performance of cars in 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
In a speed test comparing the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro, the Pixel falls behind Apple's device. The test, conducted by PhoneBuff, involves opening apps and performing tasks to compare performance and app memory management. The Pixel initially takes the lead but falls behind in tasks such as video export. The iPhone finishes the test in 2 minutes and 48 seconds, while the Pixel finishes in 3 minutes and 28 seconds. The Pixel's slower performance is attributed to the less powerful Tensor G3 chip and Google's lag behind other Android flagships in terms of storage and processing power. However, the Pixel's performance in day-to-day use is still considered fast, and Google should consider improving the raw power of its chips for future releases.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
The Nothing Phone (2), a new Android smartphone priced at $699, has outperformed the iPhone 14 Plus in a speed test conducted by PhoneBuff. With more powerful hardware specs, including 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, the Nothing Phone (2) was able to beat the iPhone 14 Plus by six seconds overall. Despite both phones using older processors, the Nothing Phone (2) with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor proved to be faster than the iPhone 14 Plus with its A15 Bionic chip.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport attempts to beat the Space Shuttle's landing speed at the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. With a top speed of 273 mph, the hypercar easily outruns the landing speed of the Space Shuttle, hitting speeds beyond 249 mph during the speed test event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google's Pixel 7 Pro outranked the iPhone 14 Pro in a recent speed test report by Ookla, thanks to improvements made to the modem in the Pixel 7 series and Tensor G2. While Samsung's latest devices still topped the charts, the Pixel 7 Pro managed a median download speed of 132.57 Mbps and 15.31 Mbps up, beating out the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The same modem will be used in upcoming Pixel devices, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel 8 series.