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Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

SAR Level Samsung S9 A3LSMG960U

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Samsung Galaxy S9 SAR test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission FCCID A3LSMG960U — the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for this Samsung Galaxy S9 is 0.35 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 0.96 w/kg when worn on your body. The Samsung Galaxy S9 hotspot SAR is 0.95 w/kg and its SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) for this Samsung Galaxy S9 is 1.25 w/kg at your head, 1.59 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with all other transmitters active.

 

 

 

 

 

SAR Level Samsung S9 plus FCCID A3LSMG965U

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus SAR test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission FCCID A3LSMG965U — the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for this Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is 0.36 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at your head, and 0.79 w/kg when worn on your body. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus hotspot SAR is 1.04 w/kg and its SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular, Wi-Fi) for this Samsung Galaxy S9 is 1.14 w/kg at your head, 1.48 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with all other transmitters active.

 

All SAR levels reported for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy 9 Plus to the FCC are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the maximum allowable level of 1.6 w/kg.

SAR levels will vary depending upon your specific cell phone carrier (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon).

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus minimum separation distance for head and body-worn testing was 5 mm.  That means the phone should never be closer than 5mm to your body when in use to ensure SAR safety compliance.


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FCC SAR Levels for Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
  • 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.
    11 January 2018 11 January 2018
  • FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
    A3LSMG960U A3LSMG965U
  • 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!
    2018 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Samsung Galaxy S9 2018 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
  • US SAR Ratings USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg

    Samsung Galaxy S9

    Minimum Separation Distance for Galaxy S9 is 15mm - 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. It is a well known FACT SAR testing was not designed for protecting women or children from harmful radiation exposure, and SAR Test do not take into consideration health effects below thermal levels

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

    Minimum Separation Distance for Galaxy S9 Plus is 15mm - 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. It is a well known FACT SAR testing was not designed for protecting women or children from harmful radiation exposure, and SAR Test do not take into consideration health effects below thermal levels
  • Head SAR Level SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
    0.35 W/kg
    0.36 W/kg
  • Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
    0.96 W/kg
    0.79 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
  • Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
    1.59 W/kg - Hotspot Active
    1.59 W/kg - Hotspot Active
  • Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.25 W/kg
    1.14 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.59 W/kg
    1.48 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,
    0.95 W/kg
    1.04 W/kg