why tethering use more data?

data usage in phone shows i used 84 mb on tethering portable hotspot but my laptop shows only 18mb i just loaded a couple of web pages so i am sure data usage in laptop is correct but the phone consumed 84 mb i am also sure my laptop is the only device connected to the hotspot
i need help thanks in advance

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