Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus
According to test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for the CDMA iPhone 7 is 1.10 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.14 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 7 hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.16 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) for the iPhone 7 is 1.49 w/kg at your head, 1.56 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.56 w/kg when used as a hotspot .
The SAR for the GSM iPhone 7 is 1.19 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 7 GSM hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.14 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.56 w/kg next to your head, 1.51 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.58 w/kg when used as a hotspot .
The SAR for the CDMA iPhone 7 Plus is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 1.10 w/kg when worn on the body. The iPhone 7 Plus CDMA hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.13 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) iPhone 7 Plus is 1.45 w/kg at your head, 1.51 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.58 w/kg when used as a hotspot .
The SAR for the GSM iPhone 7 Plus is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) next to your head, and 1.14 w/kg when worn on the body. The GSM iPhone 7 Plus hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.14 w/kg. The SAR for GSM simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) iPhone 7 Plus is 1.42 w/kg next to your head, 1.54 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.54 w/kg when used as a hotspot.
All SARs reported above are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the US standard. The SARs may vary depending upon your specific cell phone 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).
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FCC Approval Date
07 September 2016 07 September 2016
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FCC ID
BCG-E3085A BCG-E3087A
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FCC Report Link
FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Apple iPhone 7 Model Name: A1660, A1780. Prepared for Apple, Inc. Report Number: 16U23309-S1V8. Issue Date: 9/1/2016 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Apple iPhone 7 Plus Model Name: A1661, A1786. Prepared for Apple, Inc. Report Number: 16U23287-S1V8. Issue Date: 9/1/2016
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US SAR Ratings
T-Mobile and Cingular use GSM, Verizon and Sprint use CDMA T-Mobile and Cingular use GSM, Verizon and Sprint use CDMA
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Head SAR Level
1.10 w/kg 1.09 w/kg
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Body SAR Level
1.14 w/kg 1.10 w/kg
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Product Specific Use
1.16 w/kg 1.13 w/kg
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Simultaneous Transmission
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Simultaneous Head SAR
1.49 w/kg 1.45 w/kg
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Simultaneous Body SAR
1.56 w/kg 1.51 w/kg
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Hotspot SAR
1.56 w/kg 1.58 w/kg
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Carrier Variant
Apple iPhone 7 GSM Model A1778 iPhone 7 Plus GSM
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Model Variant Number
Model A1778 GSM, no CDMA Model A1784: GSM, no CDMA
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FCC Approval Date
09 September 2016 07 September 2016
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FCC ID
BCG-E3091A BCG-E3092A
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FCC Report Link
FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Apple iPhone 7 Model Name: A1778. Prepared for Apple, Inc. Report Number: 16U23338-S1V10. Issue Date: 9/1/2016 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Apple iPhone 7 Plus Model Name: A1784. Prepared for Apple, Inc. Report Number: 16U23366-S1V9. Issue Date: 9/1/2016
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US SAR Ratings
TMobile and Cingular use GSM Network TMobile and Cingular use GSM Network
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Head SAR Level
1.19 w/kg 1.09 w/kg
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Body SAR Level
1.09 w/kg 1.14 w/kg
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Product Specific Use
1.14 w/kg 1.14 w/kg
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Simultaneous Transmission
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Simultaneous Head SAR
1.56 w/kg 1.42 w/kg
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Simultaneous Body SAR
1.51 w/kg 1.54 w/kg
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Hotspot SAR
1.58 w/kg 1.54 w/kg
