Apple iPhone 8 Plus Radiation Levels
Body SAR1.09 W/kg is Ranked #45 at 68.13% of Legal Limit
| Radiation Levels | HEAD (1g) | BODY (1g) | HOTSPOT (1g) |
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| Cellular Only | 1.09 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg |
| Simultaneous | 1.48 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
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 hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.09 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for 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.
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Safety Tip: Turning Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Reduces Radiation.
This SAR chart reveals how turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Apple iPhone 8 Plus can significantly reduce your exposure to radiation. Our SAR comparison chart shows that by simply turning off these transmitters, you can lower the RF radiation exposure to your head by 26.4%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 31.4%, when considering these differences between cellular-only (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth OFF) and simultaneous use exposure (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ON), a wise way to reduce excessive phone radiation is to tap off unnecessary transmitters when not in use. Additionally, when using your phone as a hotspot, turning off Bluetooth can reduce your exposure by up to 45.9% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E3160A.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus SAR Levels
| RADIATION LEVELS | CELLULAR ONLY | (% DIFF) | SIMULTANEOUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD | 1.09 W/kg | 26.4% | 1.48 W/kg |
| BODY | 1.09 W/kg | 31.4% | 1.59 W/kg |
| HOTSPOT | 1.09 W/kg | 45.9% | 1.59 W/kg |
Avoid Excessive iphone-8-plus Cell Phone Radiation!
To minimize the potential health risks associated with cell phone radiation, it’s important to reduce exposure as much as possible. This can be achieved by using hands-free devices and keeping the phone away from the body, as well as by using a phone case with built-in radiation shielding technology.
The best example is the RF Safe® iphone-8-plus QuantaCase™ RFS1. This case is designed to deflect the strongest line-of-sight radiation away from the body while not obstructing the phone’s antenna. RF shielding technology reduces excessive radiation exposure across a wide range of radio frequencies, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and cellular. Additionally, the case features an integrated single-slot RFID-blocking wallet for added security.
The QuantaCase RFS1 provides RFID and anti-radiation protection without any conductive or signal-impeding components in the back of the case, allowing the phone to operate at its lowest possible output level and reducing the amount of harmful radiation emitted. The case also protects the phone from scratches, cracks, and dings.
To use the RF Safe® iphone-8-plus QuantaCase™ RFS1 effectively, it’s recommended to always close the front flip cover and use the speakerphone when privacy is not an issue. When storing in a pocket, face the front flap towards the body to deflect the strongest line-of-sight radiation. When texting, fold the flap behind the phone to shield the back while held in hand.
It’s important to keep in mind that maintaining a distance from the phone is the best way to reduce EMF exposure. However, using a phone case with built-in radiation shielding technology like the RF Safe® iphone-8-plus QuantaCase™ RFS1 can provide an extra layer of protection in an ultra-thin design.
The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of a mobile device measures the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body during device usage.
The SAR values for the iphone-8-plus (FCC ID BCG-E3160A) are as follows:
- 1.09 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
- 1.09 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
- 1.09 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
- 1.48 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.59 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.59 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus - SAR Levels
FCC SAR Levels
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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. 11 September 2017
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FCC ID
The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance 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!
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US SAR Ratings
USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg 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.
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Head SAR Level
SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.09 w/kg
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Body SAR Level
SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.09 w/kg
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Product Specific Use
SAR test when held against your body only using the phone as a hotspot. Cellular and other transmitter are NOT active 1.09 w/kg
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Simultaneous Transmission
The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot 1.59 w/kg
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Simultaneous Head
The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.48 w/kg
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Simultaneous Body
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.59 w/kg
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Hotspot SAR
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY using the phone as a hotspot with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.59 w/kg
EU SAR Level
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EU SAR Ratings
SAR limits within the EU, following IEC standards. For mobile phones, and other such hand-held devices, the SAR limit is 2 W/kg averaged over the 10 g of tissue absorbing the most signal (IEC 62209-1).
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Head SAR Level
0.99 W/kg
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Body SAR Level
0.99 W/kg
All SARs reported are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the US standard. The SARs may vary depending upon your specific cell phone network 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).
The SAR Level for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1864: FCC ID BCG-E3160A (CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at the head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (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.
Applicable Networks for iPhone 8 Plus Model A1864:
U.S. Virgin Islands: Sprint Wireless
Australia: Optus, Telstra, Virgin, Vodafone
China: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom
Hong Kong: 1O1O and CSL, China Mobile Hong Kong, SmarTone
New Zealand: 2degrees, Spark, Vodafone
Puerto Rico: Open Mobile, Sprint Wireless
The SAR level for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1897 FCC ID BCG-E3174A (NO CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at the head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (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.
Applicable Networks for iPhone 8 Plus Model A1897:
United States: AT&T, T-Mobile USA
Austria: 3, A1, T-Mobile, tele.ring
Belgium: BASE, Mobistar, Proximus, Telenet
Canada: Bell, Cityfone, eastlink, Fido, Koodo, MTS (Canada), PC Mobile, Rogers, Sasktel, TbayTel, Telus, Videotron, Virgin Mobile
Denmark: 3, TDC, Telenor, Telia
Finland: DNA, Elisa, Saunalahti, Sonera
France: Bouygues, Free Mobile, La Poste Mobile, NRJ Mobile, Orange, SFR, Virgin Mobile
Germany: 1&1, O2, Telekom, Vodafone
Ireland: 3, Meteor, Vodafone
Italy: 3, TIM, Vodafone
Luxembourg: Orange, Post Telecom, Tango Mobile
Mexico: AT&T, Movistar, Oui, Telcel
Netherlands: KPN, T-Mobile, Tele2, Vodafone
Norway: Telenor, Telia
Portugal: MEO, NOS, Vodafone
Puerto Rico: AT&T, Claro, T-Mobile USA
Singapore: M1, Singtel, StarHub
Spain: Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo
Sweden: 3, Tele2, Telenor, Telia
Switzerland: Salt, Sunrise, Swisscom, UPC, Wingo
U.S. Virgin Islands: AT&T
United Arab Emirates: du, Etisalat
United Kingdom: 3, BT, Everything Everywhere, Giffgaff, O2, Sky, Virgin Mobile UK, Vodafone
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