Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Radiation Levels
Hotspot SAR (Simultaneous)1.59 W/kg is Ranked #64 at 99.38% of Legal Limit
| Radiation Levels | HEAD (1g) | BODY (1g) | HOTSPOT (1g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular Only | 0.94 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg |
| Simultaneous | 1.59 W/kg | 1.53 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (FCC ID A3LSMG986U) are 0.94 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 0.95 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.25 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Galaxy S20 Plus (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.59 W/kg at the head, 1.53 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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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Safety Tip: Turning Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Reduces Radiation.
This SAR chart reveals how turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy S20 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 40.9%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 37.9%, 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 27.2% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A3LSMG986U.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus SAR Levels
| RADIATION LEVELS | CELLULAR ONLY | (% DIFF) | SIMULTANEOUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD | 0.94 W/kg | 40.9% | 1.59 W/kg |
| BODY | 0.95 W/kg | 37.9% | 1.53 W/kg |
| HOTSPOT | 1.25 W/kg | 27.2% | 1.59 W/kg |
Avoid Excessive galaxy-s20-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® galaxy-s20-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® galaxy-s20-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® galaxy-s20-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 galaxy-s20-plus (FCC ID A3LSMG986U) are as follows:
- 0.94 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
- 0.95 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
- 1.25 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
- 1.59 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.53 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.
Samsung Galaxy S20 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. 28 January 2020
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FCC ID
The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance A3LSMG986U
- 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 0.94 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 0.95 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 1.25 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, 1.59 W/kg
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Simultaneous Body
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.53 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
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.
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Head SAR Level
1.09 W/kg (sar head)
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Body SAR Level
1.57 W/kg (sar body)
A3LSMG986U-sar-test-report-s20-plus
| Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | ||
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
| 4G bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps |
| Launch | Announced | 2020, February 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 6 |
| Body | Dimensions | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| HDR10+ Always-on display 120Hz@FHD, 60Hz@QHD |
| Platform | OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) – Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) – USA |
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| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) – Global Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585) – USA |
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| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 – Global Adreno 650 – USA |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | |
| UFS 3.0 |
| Main Camera | Quad | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/1.72″, 0.8m, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4m, Super Steady video 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4320p@24fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Selfie camera | Dual | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.22m, Dual Pixel PDAF |
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| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | |
| Video | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | |
| USB | 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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| ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery | |
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| Charging | Fast battery charging 25W USB Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W |
Colors Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
Models SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS
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