Note 4 Metal back; Blocks signal like Note 3?

[Samzebian]

Is the antenna on the note 4 actually in the metal band, hence the plastic lines in the plastic? Or is the antenna in the actual phone?

The reason I ask is I have always replaced the back cover on my Note, (ugly large verizon 4G lte logo) and I would prefer a metal one, only they blocked signal on my Note 3, same issue with metal bumpers on the Note 3. I don't see the need for a metal bumper on N4, just a metal back would be nice. If not, then maybe a back with the same rubbery feel as the Galaxy Alpha, I hope some company releases replacement backs with that cool material.

I put some pics to show the little lines in the note 4.

these are the backs I used on my note 3, what I'm referring to:

 

[phobos512]

The antenna is NOT in the metal band - they are situated in the back of the phone left of center when looking at the device (Wi-Fi antennas are located on the right of center, and NFC are located on the bottom/middle left of center). Details are in the FCC report. I pulled this up for someone else a week or two ago. Link to the T-Mobile version is attached; however the other version I saw was the same (which of course makes sense as they wouldn't build the phones physically in a different manner).

See page four of the "RF Exposure Info 1" doc @ this site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repo...ame=N&application_id=942994&fcc_id=A3LSMN910A

 

[Samzebian]

The antenna is NOT in the metal band - they are situated in the back of the phone left of center when looking at the device (Wi-Fi antennas are located on the right of center, and NFC are located on the bottom/middle left of center). Details are in the FCC report. I pulled this up for someone else a week or two ago. Link to the T-Mobile version is attached; however the other version I saw was the same (which of course makes sense as they wouldn't build the phones physically in a different manner).

See page four of the "RF Exposure Info 1" doc @ this site: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repo...ame=N&application_id=942994&fcc_id=A3LSMN910A

Dang, just as I suspected. I was hoping it would be different this time. Thanks for the links! Very helpful