Intel AX200, S7 Edge and Note 9 are experiencing slower Wi-Fi performance compared to the Samsung A31.
Intel AX200, S7 Edge and Note 9 are experiencing slower Wi-Fi performance compared to the Samsung A31.
It’s an unusual setup but A31 performs best with the strongest Wi-Fi signal, reaching up to 92 Mbps from a 100 Mbps plan. S7 Edge and Note 9 maintain around 54 Mbps, while AX200’s performance is inconsistent, often dropping to 54–70 Mbps. When I used the AX200 antenna setup for A31, speeds dropped to 80–85 Mbps. Why does this phone outperform a desktop AX200? The difference lies in how each device handles network conditions and hardware efficiency. On A31, the link consistently stays near 360–390 Mbps, whereas AX200 fluctuates between 24–35 Mbps.
Verify your network connection settings. The data suggests you may be using a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network, which could indicate a potentially slower connection.
These devices connect to a Wi-Fi router or access point. The wireless radio configurations are not specified in the provided details.
All devices operate on 5 GHz. Wireless configurations use 802.11 b/g/ac at 80 MHz on the 5 GHz band. The router model is ZTE H298A.
The router is mounted on the ceiling of the sink area, making it difficult to place the PC nearby. In contrast, positioning the Galaxy A31 near the Wi-Fi antennas provides a stable connection with speeds around 80 Mbps and up to 270 Mbps.
The issue lies in link speed being misleading; two devices can show the same speed but behave very differently in practice. I've observed link speeds spike dramatically and then drop sharply, or even disconnect entirely once traffic begins. Although it seems stable when idle, real transmission can suffer from signal reflections that neutralize each other. The client isn't aware of this, only perceiving a smooth connection.
A31 also receives 80 Mbps where my Wi-Fi antennas are, while my PC only gets 24-35 Mbps. Sometimes I can't even stream 1080p videos and occasionally manage 4K at 60 FPS without any buffering at the same location. For instance, yesterday I had to adjust my position a bit to achieve higher speeds because YouTube was showing 550 Kbps... I don’t know what causes such a big difference in the same area.
If it's a desktop, make sure the antennas are tightly secured. You might want to use an antenna with a pigtail for flexibility around the PC. For a laptop, verify the antennas are properly connected. If one was disconnected, that would likely be the cause of your issue.