Apple iPhone 8 Radiation Levels
Head SAR1.14 W/kg which is Ranked #56 at 71.25% of Legal Limit
| Radiation Levels | HEAD (1g) | BODY (1g) | HOTSPOT (1g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular Only | 1.14 W/kg | 1.08 W/kg | 1.08 W/kg |
| Simultaneous | 1.51 W/kg | 1.56 W/kg | 1.56 W/kg |
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 hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.08 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for 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.
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Apple iPhone 8 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 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 24.5%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 30.8%, 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 44.4% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E3159A.
Apple iPhone 8 SAR Levels
| RADIATION LEVELS | CELLULAR ONLY | (% DIFF) | SIMULTANEOUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD | 1.14 W/kg | 24.5% | 1.51 W/kg |
| BODY | 1.08 W/kg | 30.8% | 1.56 W/kg |
| HOTSPOT | 1.08 W/kg | 44.4% | 1.56 W/kg |
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 (FCC ID BCG-E3159A) are as follows:
- 1.14 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
- 1.08 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
- 1.08 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
- 1.51 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.56 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.56 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
Apple iPhone 8 - SAR Levels
FCC SAR Levels
- 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
- FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E3159A
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot 1.56 w/kg
- Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.51 w/kg
- Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.56 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
EU SAR Level
- EU SAR Ratings 1.19 W/kg
- Head SAR Level 1.17 W/kg
According to test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for the iPhone 8 Model A1863: FCC ID BCG-E3159A (GSM and CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.14 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at the head, and 1.08 w/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.08 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (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.
Applicable Networks for Apple iPhone 8 Model A1863:
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 for the iPhone 8 Model A1905: FCC ID BCG-E3172A (GSM, 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 1.45 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.
Applicable Networks for iPhone 8 Model A1905:
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
