Compare SAR Levels
Compare Phone Radiation Levels with RF Safe
As you shop for a new cell phone, you might be wondering about the potential health risks associated with radiation exposure. RF Safe offers a convenient tool to help you compare the specific absorption rate (SAR) of different phone models, so you can make an informed decision about which device to choose. Click here for a guide on how to use this feature to compare up to three phones.
What is SAR?
SAR is a measure of the amount of radiation absorbed by your body when you use a cell phone. It’s expressed in watts per kilogram (W/kg) of body tissue. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets a limit of 1.6 W/kg for SAR levels, but many experts believe that this limit is outdated and may not adequately protect against potential health risks.
Introducing Quanta Cage Matches: CLICK COMPARE
RF Safe has dubbed their SAR comparisons “Quanta Cage Matches” to reflect the potentially harmful effects of radiation exposure from cell phones. When you use a cell phone, you’re essentially taking a quantum punch at the cellular level. The effects of these punches are not fully understood, but some scientists and doctors warn of the potential for long-lasting health effects from repetitive exposure to microwave radiation.
SAR ranking list by brand:
It’s important to note that SAR levels may not always reflect real-world usage scenarios. The FCC guidelines for SAR testing allow for a separation distance between the phone and the user that may not reflect how most people use their devices. Additionally, the current SAR limit was set over a quarter of a century ago when cell phones were much less common and may not be sufficient to protect against potential health risks from long-term exposure.
At RF Safe, we believe that it’s important to provide consumers with all the information they need to make informed decisions about their health and safety. That’s why we offer our Quanta Cage Matches to help you compare phone radiation levels and make the best choice for you.
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Mobile Phone SAR Values (Specific Absorption Rate) Comparison Database
FCC Cellular Values: Head SAR | Body SAR | Hotspot | FCC Simultaneous Values: Head SAR | Body SAR | Hotspot
- Acer
- Alcatel
- Amoi
- Apple iPhone SAR Levels With Phone Specs:
- Asus
- AT&T
- Benefon
- BenQ
- BenQ-Siemens
- Bird
- BlackBerry
- Bosch
- Chea
- DarkMatter
- Dell
- Ericsson
- Essential
- Eten
- Fujitsu Siemens
- Garmin-Asus
- Gigabyte
- Google SAR Levels With Phone Specs:
- Haier
- HP
- HTC
- Huawei
- i-mate
- i-mobile
- Innostream
- iNQ
- Kyocera
- LG
- Maxon
- Micromax
- Microsoft
- Mitac
- Mitsubishi
- Modu
- Motorola
- Mudita
- MWg
- NEC
- Neonode
- Nokia
- nothing
- O2
- oneplus
- oppo
- Palm
- Panasonic
- Pantech
- Philips
- Qtek
- realme
- Sagem
- Samsung SAR Levels With Phone Specs:
- Sendo
- Sewon
- Sharp
- Siemens
- Sonim
- Sony
- Sony Ericsson
- T-Mobile
- tecno
- Tel.Me.
- Telit
- Tesla
- Thuraya
- Toshiba
- Vertu
- vivo
- VK Mobile
- Vodafone
- WND
- XCute
- Xiaomi
- ZTE
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.15 W/kg
Ranked #60 (71.88% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.15 W/kg
Ranked #60 (71.88% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.46 W/kg
Ranked #47 (91.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.50 W/kg
Ranked #40 (93.75% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.15 W/kg
Ranked #44 (71.88% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.57 W/kg
Ranked #51 (98.13% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.15 W/kg
Ranked #60 (71.88% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.07 W/kg
Ranked #39 (66.88% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.40 W/kg
Ranked #36 (87.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.46 W/kg
Ranked #30 (91.25% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.03 W/kg
Ranked #22 (64.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.50 W/kg
Ranked #33 (93.75% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 15
- Apple iPhone 15
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.12 W/kg
Ranked #41 (70.06% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #34 (68.00% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.50 W/kg
Ranked #36 (93.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.44 W/kg
Ranked #26 (90.25% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #27 (71.00% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.49 W/kg
Ranked #21 (92.94% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.02 W/kg
Ranked #31 (63.50% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.12 W/kg
Ranked #37 (70.00% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.49 W/kg
Ranked #35 (93.06% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.50 W/kg
Ranked #32 (93.94% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.12 W/kg
Ranked #25 (70.00% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.50 W/kg
Ranked #22 (93.94% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #41 (71.19% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.16 W/kg
Ranked #40 (72.44% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.40 W/kg
Ranked #28 (87.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #37 (97.19% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.16 W/kg
Ranked #28 (72.44% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #27 (97.19% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.07 W/kg
Ranked #36 (66.94% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.11 W/kg
Ranked #36 (69.31% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.43 W/kg
Ranked #30 (89.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.48 W/kg
Ranked #30 (92.31% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.11 W/kg
Ranked #24 (69.31% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.48 W/kg
Ranked #20 (92.31% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 3G
- Display: 412 MHz ARM 11
- Camera: 8/16 GB, 128 MB RAM
- Hardware: 8/16 GB, 128 MB RAM
- Storage: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches (~165 ppi pixel density)
- Battery: Primary 2 MP, 1600 x 1200 pixels Video No Secondary No
- OS: OS iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
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Apple iPhone 3GS
- Display: 600 MHz Cortex-A8
- Camera: 8/16/32 GB, 256 MB RAM
- Hardware: 8/16/32 GB, 256 MB RAM
- Storage: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches (~165 ppi pixel density)
- Battery: Primary 3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, autofocus, check quality
- OS: OS iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.3
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Apple iPhone 4
- Display: 1 GHz Cortex-A8
- Camera: 8/16/32 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Hardware: 8/16/32 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Storage: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches (~330 ppi pixel density)
- Battery: Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
- OS: OS iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.1
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Apple iPhone 4 CDMA
- Display: 1 GHz Cortex-A8
- Camera: 16/32 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Hardware: 16/32 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Storage: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches (~330 ppi pixel density)
- Battery: Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
- OS: OS iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.1
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Apple iPhone 4s
- Display: Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9
- Camera: 8/16/32/64 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Hardware: 8/16/32/64 GB, 512 MB RAM
- Storage: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches (~330 ppi pixel density)
- Battery: Primary 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
- OS: OS iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2, upgradable to iOS 8.1.2
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Apple iPhone 5
- Apple iPhone 5
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.06 W/kg
Ranked #44 (66.25% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #71 (73.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #56 (95.63% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.55 W/kg
Ranked #56 (96.88% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 0.98 W/kg
Ranked #14 (61.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.13 W/kg
Ranked #6 (70.63% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 5c
- Display: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)
- Camera: Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4m, AF
- Hardware: Apple A6 (32 nm)
- Storage: 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
- Battery: Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
- OS: iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
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Apple iPhone 5s
- Display: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Camera: Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.5m, AF
- Hardware: Apple A7 (28 nm)
- Storage: 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
- Battery: Li-Po 1560 mAh, non-removable (5.92 Wh)
- OS: iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
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Apple iPhone 6
- Apple iPhone 6
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #73 (73.75% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #71 (73.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.51 W/kg
Ranked #52 (94.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.58 W/kg
Ranked #69 (98.75% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #55 (73.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #64 (99.38% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
- Apple iPhone 6 Plus
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #76 (74.38% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #75 (74.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #67 (99.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.54 W/kg
Ranked #53 (96.25% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #60 (74.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #64 (99.38% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 6s
- Display: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22m, PDAF
- Hardware: Apple A9 (14 nm)
- Storage: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
- Battery: Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.91 Wh)
- OS: iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.7
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Apple iPhone 6s Plus
- Apple iPhone 6s Plus
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.12 W/kg
Ranked #54 (70.00% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #54 (71.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #56 (95.63% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #60 (97.50% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #40 (71.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #47 (97.50% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 7
- Apple iPhone 7
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.10 W/kg
Ranked #50 (68.75% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #54 (71.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.49 W/kg
Ranked #50 (93.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #60 (97.50% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: N/A
- Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.16 W/kg
Ranked #8 (72.50% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
- Apple iPhone 7 Plus
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #47 (68.13% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.10 W/kg
Ranked #48 (68.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.45 W/kg
Ranked #45 (90.63% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.51 W/kg
Ranked #41 (94.38% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.13 W/kg
Ranked #38 (70.63% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.58 W/kg
Ranked #55 (98.75% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 8
- Apple iPhone 8
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #56 (71.25% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.08 W/kg
Ranked #40 (67.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.51 W/kg
Ranked #52 (94.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #60 (97.50% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.08 W/kg
Ranked #29 (67.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #47 (97.50% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
- Apple iPhone 8 Plus
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #47 (68.13% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #45 (68.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.48 W/kg
Ranked #49 (92.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #72 (99.38% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #30 (68.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #64 (99.38% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone SE
- Apple iPhone SE
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #56 (71.25% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #54 (71.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.59 W/kg
Ranked #67 (99.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.58 W/kg
Ranked #69 (98.75% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.14 W/kg
Ranked #40 (71.25% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #47 (97.50% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone SE 2 2020
- Display: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)
- Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
- Hardware: Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
- Storage: 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
- Battery: Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh)
- OS: iOS 13
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Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022)
- Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022)
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.20 W/kg
Ranked #80 (75.00% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #75 (74.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.40 W/kg
Ranked #36 (87.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #48 (95.63% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #60 (74.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #37 (95.63% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone X
- Apple iPhone X
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.08 W/kg
Ranked #46 (67.50% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.08 W/kg
Ranked #40 (67.50% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.39 W/kg
Ranked #33 (86.88% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #60 (97.50% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.09 W/kg
Ranked #30 (68.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.56 W/kg
Ranked #47 (97.50% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone XR
- Display: 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
- Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, OIS, PDAF
- Hardware: Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
- Storage: 64/128/256 GB, 3 GB RAM
- Battery:
- OS: iOS 12
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Apple iPhone Xs
- Apple iPhone Xs
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.19 W/kg
Ranked #76 (74.38% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #71 (73.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.35 W/kg
Ranked #25 (84.38% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #48 (95.63% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.18 W/kg
Ranked #55 (73.75% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.53 W/kg
Ranked #37 (95.63% of limit) - View Details →
Apple iPhone XS MAX
- Apple iPhone XS MAX
HEAD SAR LEVEL: 1.16 W/kg
Ranked #64 (72.50% of limit) - BODY SAR LEVEL: 1.17 W/kg
Ranked #66 (73.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Head SAR: 1.39 W/kg
Ranked #33 (86.88% of limit) - Simultaneous Body SAR: 1.52 W/kg
Ranked #46 (95.00% of limit) - Hotspot SAR Level: 1.17 W/kg
Ranked #50 (73.13% of limit) - Simultaneous Hotspot SAR: 1.52 W/kg
Ranked #35 (95.00% of limit) - View Details →
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro