Lowest Radiation Cell Phones of 2017 (All Brands)
For Simultaneous Head SAR testing in 2017, which smartphone had the lowest radiation levels? According to FCC test reports, the phone with the lowest Simultaneous Head SAR rating was 1.00 W/kg (62.5% of the 1.6 W/kg limit), while the phone with the highest SAR rating had a value of 1.52 W/kg (95% of the limit). This reveals a 52% difference between the lowest and highest SAR values.
Head SAR (Simultaneous)
| SAR Rank | Phone Model | Simultaneous Head SAR Value | % Legal Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
1st | Google Pixel 2 | 1.00 W/kg | 62.5% |
Tied 1st | Google Pixel 2 XL | 1.00 W/kg | 62.5% |
2nd | Apple iPhone X | 1.39 W/kg | 86.88% |
3rd | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | 1.48 W/kg | 92.5% |
4th | Apple iPhone 8 | 1.51 W/kg | 94.38% |
5th | Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus | 1.52 W/kg | 95% |
Lowest: Google Pixel 2
Highest: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
