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Google Pixel 5 Radiation Levels

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1.16 W/kg which is Ranked #64 at 72.50% of Legal Limit
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Radiation LevelsHEAD (1g)BODY (1g)HOTSPOT (1g)
Cellular Only1.16 W/kg1.18 W/kg0.98 W/kg
Simultaneous0.98 W/kg1.49 W/kg1.58 W/kg


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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 hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 0.98 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Pixel 5 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 0.98 W/kg at the head, 1.49 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.58 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.




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Google Pixel 5 Safety Tip: Turning Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Reduces Radiation.

This SAR chart reveals how turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Google Pixel 5 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 18.4%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 20.6%, 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 61.2% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A4RGD1YQ.

Google Pixel 5 SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
RADIATION LEVELSCELLULAR ONLY(% DIFF)SIMULTANEOUS
HEAD1.16 W/kg18.4%0.98 W/kg
BODY1.18 W/kg20.6%1.487 W/kg
HOTSPOT0.98 W/kg61.2%1.58 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 pixel-5 (FCC ID A4RGD1YQ) are as follows:

  • 1.16 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
  • 1.18 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
  • 0.98 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
  • 0.98 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
  • 1.49 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
  • 1.58 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

Google Pixel 5 - 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.
    14 August 2020
  • FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
    A4RGD1YQ
  • 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
  • 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
    1.16 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
  • 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
  • Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
    1.58 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    0.98 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.487 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

EU SAR Level

  • EU SAR Ratings
    European Legal Limit is 2.0 W/kg - EU SAR testing is measured in watts per kilogram (or W/kg) averaged over TEN grams of simulated biological tissue.
  • Head SAR Level
    N/A
  • Body SAR Level
    N/A
Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – GD1YQ
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub6 – GTT9Q
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Launch Announced 2020, September 30
Status Available. Released 2020, October 15
Body Dimensions 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight 151 g (5.33 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display Type OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Always-on display
Platform OS Android 11
Chipset Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU Adreno 620
Memory Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM
UFS 2.1
Main Camera Dual 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 107 (ultrawide), 1.0m
Features LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie camera Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12m
Features Auto-HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1
Features Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery Type Li-Po 4080 mAh, non-removable
Charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Fast charging 18W
Wireless charging 12W
Reverse charging 5W
Misc Colors Just Black, Sorta Sage
Models GD1YQ, GTT9Q
Price $ 629.99 / € 719.77 / £ 599.00 / ₹ 63,710
Tests Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Battery life Endurance rating 95h

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