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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Radiation Levels

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure


Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Safety Tip:

How Much Will Turning Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Reduce Radiation?

This SAR chart reveals how turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 can significantly reduce your exposure to radiation. Our SAR comparison chart shows that by simply turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transmitters, you can lower the RF radiation exposure to your head by 40%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 33.1%, 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 60% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A3LSMG950U.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only(% DIFF)Wi-Fi + Cellular
0.75 W/kgHEAD
40%
1.25 W/kg
0.93 W/kgBODY
33.1%
1.39 W/kg
0.95 W/kgHOTSPOT
60%
1.52 W/kg

Key Takeaways

  • Children vs Adults: Children have higher SAR levels due to thinner skulls and developing tissues, making them more vulnerable to radiation.
  • Wi-Fi Impact: Simultaneous use of cellular and Wi-Fi transmission increases SAR levels for all age groups.
  • Precautionary Measures: Using radiation protection products like QuantaCase can help mitigate these risks, especially for younger users.

By understanding these differences, parents and guardians can make informed decisions to better protect their children from excessive microwave radiation exposure, emphasizing the need for safer smartphone usage practices and protective accessories like QuantaCase.

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Children vs Adults Radiation Exposure

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 galaxy-note-8 (FCC ID A3LSMG950U) are as follows:

  • 0.75 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
  • 0.93 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
  • 0.95 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
  • 1.25 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
  • 1.39 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
  • when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

Samsung Galaxy Note 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.
    27 July 2017
  • FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
    A3LSMG950U
  • 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
    0.75 W/kg
  • Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
    0.93 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
    0.95 W/kg Wireless Router
  • Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
    1.52 W/kg Including Hotspot
  • Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.25 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.39 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,
    1.52 W/kg
Operating System Android 7.1.1
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 depending on region
RAM 6 GB
Storage 64 or 128GB + microSD
Display 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display
Battery 3300 mAh
Rear Cameras Dual 12MP with OIS
Other features Wireless charging, S Pen, Iris scanner, Rear fingerprint scanner, DeX support, water resistance
Price $900 – $1,000
Colors Black, Blue, Gold

2017 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Samsung Galaxy Note 8 FCC ID A3LSMG950U

LTE-U receiver A3LSMG950U

According to test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is 0.34 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head or when Wi-fi calling is enabled 0.75 W/kg, and 1.01 w/kg when worn on your body. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 hotspot SAR is 0.95 W/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is 1.53 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with all other transmitters active.

All SAR levels reported for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to the FCC are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the maximum allowable level of 1.6 w/kg. The SAR levels will vary depending upon your specific cell phone carrier (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon).

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 minimum separation distance for body-worn testing was 15 mm, that requires a smartphone user to maintain over 1/2 inch minimum separation (15 mm = 0.59 in) or 1.5 cm for SAR safety compliance.

 

Galaxy Note 8 SAR compliance for body-worn operating configurations is limited to the specific configurations tested for this filing.  Body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device and the user’s body.  End-users must be informed of the body-worn operating requirements for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

The highest reported Galaxy Note 8 SAR levels for the head, body-worn accessory, product specific (wireless router), and simultaneous transmission use conditions are 0.34 W/kg or .75 W/kg using wifi calling, 0.93 W/kg, 0.95 W/kg, and 1.53 W/kg, respectively.

LTE-LAA Receiver A3LSMG955U

Galaxy Note 8 SAR compliance for body-worn operating configurations is limited to the specific configurations tested for this filing. Body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device and the user’s body. End-users must be informed of the body-worn operating requirements for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

The highest reported SAR for head, body-worn accessory, product specific (wireless router), simultaneous transmission, and product specific (phablet) use conditions is 0.22 W/kg, 1.01 W/kg, 0.91 W/kg, 1.55 W/kg, and 3.97 W/kg, respectively.

 

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