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Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
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Apple iPhone 8 SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 8 (FCC ID BCG-E3159A) are 1.14 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.08 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 8 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.51 W/kg at the head, 1.56 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.56 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 8 Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 8 QuantaCase™ RFS1 Phone Radiation Shield
$69.99
Apple iPhone 8 Plus SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 8 Plus (FCC ID BCG-E3160A) are 1.09 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.09 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 8 Plus (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.48 W/kg at the head, 1.59 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 8 Plus Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 8 Plus QuantaCase™ RFS1 Phone Radiation Shield
$69.99
According to test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for CDMA model A1863 iPhone 8 FCC ID BCG-E3159A is 1.14 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.08 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 8 hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.08 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) for the iPhone 8 is 1.51 w/kg at your head, 1.56 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.56 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously.
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The SAR for GSM model A1905 iPhone 8 FCC ID BCG-E3172A is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 8 hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.45 w/kg next to your head, 1.59 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously.
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The SAR for CDMA model A1864 iPhone 8 Plus FCC ID BCG-E3160A is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 8 Plus hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) iPhone 8 Plus is 1.48 w/kg at your head, 1.59 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously.
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The SAR for GSM model A1897 iPhone 8 Plus FCC ID BCG-E3174A is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) next to your head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 8 Plus hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) iPhone 8 Plus is 1.59 w/kg next to your head, 1.45 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously.
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All SARs reported above are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the US standard. The SARs may vary depending upon your specific cell phone carrier (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon).
The minimum separation distance for body-worn testing was 5 mm (about two-tenths of an inch).
- FCC Approval Date This is the date the phone SAR test was completed before the phone's release to the public as required by law. 10 July 2017 11 September 2017
- FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E3159A BCG-E3160A
- FCC Report Link A direct link to the FCC's website for confirming SAR levels that are listed on our website - We did the homework for you!
- US SAR Ratings USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg
Apple iPhone 8
USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg - FCC SAR testing is measured in watts per kilogram (or W/kg) averaged over ONE gram of simulated biological tissue.Apple iPhone 8 Plus
USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg - FCC SAR testing is measured in watts per kilogram (or W/kg) averaged over ONE gram of simulated biological tissue. - Head SAR Level SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.14 w/kg 1.09 w/kg - Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.08 w/kg 1.09 w/kg - Product Specific Use SAR test when held against your body only using the phone as a hotspot. Cellular and other transmitter are NOT active
1.08 w/kg 1.09 w/kg - Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.56 w/kg 1.59 w/kg - Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.51 w/kg 1.48 w/kg - Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.56 w/kg 1.59 w/kg - Hotspot SAR The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY using the phone as a hotspot with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.56 w/kg 1.59 w/kg