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Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 5A 5G

  • Product Name

    Google Pixel 5

    Google Pixel 5A 5G

  • Product Image
    Google Pixel 5
    Google Pixel 5A 5G
  • RF Protection

    Google Pixel 5 SAR Level Summary:
    The cellular transmission SAR values for the Google Pixel 5 (FCC ID A4RGD1YQ) are 1.16 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.18 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Google Pixel 5 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 0.98 W/kg at the head, 1.487 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.58 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

    Pixel 5 Radiation Safety Accessories



    RF Safe® Google Pixel 5 QuantaCase™ RFS1 Phone Radiation Shield
    $39.99



    Google Pixel 5A 5G SAR Level Summary:
    The cellular transmission SAR values for the Google Pixel 5A 5G (FCC ID A4RG1F8F) are 1.13 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.09 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Google Pixel 5A 5G (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.205 W/kg at the head, 1.048 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.47 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

    Pixel 5A 5G Radiation Safety Accessories


FCC SAR Levels for Compare
  • 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.
    14 August 2020 29 July 2021
  • FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
    A4RGD1YQ A4RG1F8F
  • 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!
    FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model
  • US SAR Ratings USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg

    Google Pixel 5

    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.

    Google Pixel 5A 5G

    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
    1.16 W/kg
    1.13 W/kg
  • Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
    1.18 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
    0.98 W/kg
    0.99 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
    1.58 W/kg
    1.47 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    0.98 W/kg
    1.205 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.487 W/kg
    1.048 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,
    1.58 W/kg
    1.47 W/kg