Some Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max users are reporting poor LTE and Wi-Fi reception

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max which went on sale recently are getting complaints from customers who are noticing an issue with LTE and Wi-Fi speeds and connectivity when compared to other, older Apple devices. Multiple users have reported that there are noticeable differences in cellular reception between the iPhone XS models and the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, suggesting this is a widespread problem. It is reported that users are noticing fewer bars and the poor signal on iPhone XS and XS Max especially in areas where the signal is weak. Furthermore, many of the complaints are coming from Verizon users, suggesting the issue could potentially be carrier specific. The issue is said to be related to Qualcomm vs. Intel models as the new iPhone XS and XS Max are using Intel modems, while older devices used a mix of Qualcomm and Intel modems. AT&T iPhone 8 and iPhone X models used Intel modems previously, while Verizon iPhones had Qualcomm modems. Some AT&T and T-Mobile users are complaining of connectivity problems too, while others have noticed better signal, this is leading to a confusion among users. At the moment, it's not clear if modem differences are causing the connectivity issues that iPhone XS and XS ...