The BlueTooth transmission is the same for any BlueTooth device, however there are different classes of BlueTooth. I don't believe most phones are using Class 1 capability, so the range will be limited.
Device Class | Transmit Power | Intended Range |
Class 3 | 1 mW | less than 10 meters |
Class 2 | 2.5 mW | 10 meters, 33 feet |
Class 1 | 100 mW | 100 meters, 328 feet |
My Samsung Note 4 has BlueTooth 4.1, which has a range of 30 meters, and that's under ideal conditions. Not exactly a long range signal.
A lot more information on the Wikipedia BlueTooth Page.