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Simultaneous Body SAR Values

About Simultaneous Body SAR: What You Need to Know

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is a measure of the amount of radiofrequency (RF) energy that is absorbed by the human body when exposed to wireless devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. SAR values ensure that these devices meet safety standards and do not pose any health risks to the user.  But, truth be told, the FCC lost a big lawsuit because these guidelines are a quarter of a century outdated.


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Body SAR (Simultaneous)
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
1st
samsung-galaxy-a70
Samsung Galaxy A70 0.44 W/kg27.5%
2nd
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 0.61 W/kg38.13%
3rd
samsung-galaxy-a50-
Samsung Galaxy A50 0.68 W/kg42.5%
4th
GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO 0.78 W/kg48.75%
5th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A73 1.00 W/kg62.5%
Tied 5th
Samsung Galaxy A50S 1.00 W/kg62.5%
6th
Google Pixel 2 1.04 W/kg65%
7th
Google Pixel 5A 5G 1.05 W/kg65.63%
Tied 7th
Samsung Galaxy A14 1.05 W/kg65.63%
Tied 7th
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G 1.05 W/kg65.63%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 7th
samsung-galaxy-a54
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 1.05 W/kg65.63%
8th
samsung-galaxy-a72-4g
SAMSUNG GALAXY A72 1.07 W/kg66.88%
9th
Samsung Galaxy M54 1.09 W/kg68.13%
10th
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 1.11 W/kg69.38%
11th
Samsung Galaxy A03s 1.13 W/kg70.63%
12th
samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-5g
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 1.16 W/kg72.5%
13th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A14 5G 1.17 W/kg73.13%
14th
google-pixel7-pro
GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO 1.18 W/kg73.75%
15th
samsung-galaxy-a52-4g
SAMSUNG GALAXY A52 1.21 W/kg75.63%
Tied 15th
samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-sar-level
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 1.21 W/kg75.63%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
16th
Samsung Galaxy A34 1.31 W/kg81.88%
17th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A22 1.33 W/kg83.13%
Tied 17th
Samsung Galaxy A23 4G 1.33 W/kg83.13%
18th
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 1.34 W/kg83.75%
19th
Samsung Galaxy S23 1.35 W/kg84.38%
20th
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 1.36 W/kg85%
21st
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 1.37 W/kg85.63%
22nd
SAMSUNG GALAXY M52 5G 1.38 W/kg86.25%
23rd
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G 1.42 W/kg88.75%
Tied 23rd
SAMSUNG GALAXY A22 5G 1.42 W/kg88.75%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
24th
apple-iphone-13-mini[1]
Apple iPhone 13 Mini 1.43 W/kg89.38%
25th
Apple iPhone 15 1.44 W/kg90%
26th
Google Pixel 6A 1.45 W/kg90.63%
Tied 26th
Samsung Galaxy A13 1.45 W/kg90.63%
Tied 26th
apple-iphone-13[1]
Apple iPhone 13 1.45 W/kg90.63%
Tied 26th
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 1.45 W/kg90.63%
27th
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 1.46 W/kg91.25%
28th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A32 5G 1.47 W/kg91.88%
Tied 28th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A51 5G 1.47 W/kg91.88%
29th
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 1.48 W/kg92.5%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 29th
samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-sar-levels
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 1.48 W/kg92.5%
Tied 29th
iphone-11-pro-sar-level
Apple iPhone 11 Pro 1.48 W/kg92.5%
Tied 29th
Apple iPhone 14 PLUS 1.48 W/kg92.5%
Tied 29th
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 1.48 W/kg92.5%
30th
Google Pixel 5 1.49 W/kg93.13%
Tied 30th
Samsung Galaxy A12 1.49 W/kg93.13%
31st
Apple iPhone 14 Pro 1.50 W/kg93.75%
Tied 31st
Apple iPhone 15 Plus 1.50 W/kg93.75%
32nd
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G 1.51 W/kg94.38%
Tied 32nd
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 1.51 W/kg94.38%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 32nd
apple-7p
Apple iPhone 7 Plus 1.51 W/kg94.38%
Tied 32nd
Apple iPhone 12 Mini 1.51 W/kg94.38%
Tied 32nd
Apple iPhone 14 1.51 W/kg94.38%
33rd
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1.52 W/kg95%
Tied 33rd
Apple-iPhone-XS-and-XS-Max-sar-level-radiation-test
Apple iPhone XS MAX 1.52 W/kg95%
Tied 33rd
apple-iphone-11-sar-levels
Apple iPhone 11 1.52 W/kg95%
34th
samsung-galaxy-a53-5g
SAMSUNG GALAXY A53 5G 1.53 W/kg95.63%
Tied 34th
samsung-galaxy-s20-plus
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 1.53 W/kg95.63%
Tied 34th
iphone_xs_max_sar_level
Apple iPhone Xs 1.53 W/kg95.63%
Tied 34th
iphone-11-pro-max-sar-level
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 1.53 W/kg95.63%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 34th
Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022) 1.53 W/kg95.63%
35th
Apple iPhone 6 Plus 1.54 W/kg96.25%
Tied 35th
Samsung Galaxy S21 1.54 W/kg96.25%
Tied 35th
Apple iPhone 12 Pro 1.54 W/kg96.25%
36th
SAMSUNG GALAXY A42 5G 1.55 W/kg96.88%
Tied 36th
samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g-[1]
Samsung Galaxy S21 PLUS 1.55 W/kg96.88%
Tied 36th
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 1.55 W/kg96.88%
Tied 36th
Apple iPhone 5 1.55 W/kg96.88%
Tied 36th
Apple iPhone 12 1.55 W/kg96.88%
37th
Apple iPhone 6s Plus 1.56 W/kg97.5%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 37th
Samsung Galaxy S10e 1.56 W/kg97.5%
Tied 37th
samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-5g[1]
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 1.56 W/kg97.5%
Tied 37th
apple-iphone-7r
Apple iPhone 7 1.56 W/kg97.5%
Tied 37th
apple-iphone-8
Apple iPhone 8 1.56 W/kg97.5%
Tied 37th
iphone-x-radiation-levels-sar-rating
Apple iPhone X 1.56 W/kg97.5%
Tied 37th
Apple iPhone 15 Pro 1.56 W/kg97.5%
38th
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 1.57 W/kg98.13%
Tied 38th
Samsung Galaxy S22 1.57 W/kg98.13%
Tied 38th
apple-iphone-12-pro-max-
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 1.57 W/kg98.13%
39th
Google Pixel 7a 1.58 W/kg98.75%
SAR RankPhone ModelSimultaneous Body SAR% Legal Limit
Tied 39th
samsung-galaxy-s20-
Samsung Galaxy S20 1.58 W/kg98.75%
Tied 39th
Samsung Galaxy S24 1.58 W/kg98.75%
Tied 39th
Apple iPhone 6 1.58 W/kg98.75%
Tied 39th
Apple iPhone SE 1.58 W/kg98.75%
Tied 39th
apple-iphone-13-pro[1]
Apple iPhone 13 Pro 1.58 W/kg98.75%
40th
samsung-galaxy-s9-sar-levels
Samsung Galaxy S9 1.59 W/kg99.38%
Tied 40th
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1.59 W/kg99.38%
Tied 40th
apple-iphone-8-plus sar
Apple iPhone 8 Plus 1.59 W/kg99.38%

Concerns have been raised about the potential health effects of exposure to radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices, particularly when multiple transmitters are active at the same time. This test covers the concept of “Simultaneous Body SAR”, which is a measure of the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when multiple wireless transmitters are active at the same time.

About Simultaneous Body SAR: What You Need to Know

In this article, we will explore the concept of Simultaneous Body SAR in detail, including its history, testing procedures, and the latest research findings.

History of SAR Testing

SAR testing has been around for several decades, dating back to the 1980s when researchers first began to investigate the potential health effects of cell phone radiation. At the time, there was a great deal of uncertainty about the long-term effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Some researchers were concerned that the radiation emitted by cell phones could cause cancer, while others argued that the radiation levels were too low to have any significant impact on human health.

To help settle the debate, researchers developed a standard method for measuring SAR, which involved using a phantom body that simulated the absorption characteristics of human tissue. The phantom body became known as the Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin (SAM), and it’s still used today for SAR testing.

The Design and Limitations of the SAM Phantom

The SAM phantom is designed to represent the body of an average human being. It has specific dimensions for the size and shape of the head, as well as the thickness and composition of the skin, muscle, and other tissues. The SAM has a skin surface that is made of a material that simulates the dielectric properties of human skin.

During SAR testing, the wireless device is placed in different positions on the SAM phantom, including the front, back, and sides of the body. The SAR value is measured in watts per kilogram (W/kg), and represents the rate at which RF energy is absorbed by the tissue in the body that is closest to the device’s antenna.

The SAR Measurement Procedure

After the wireless device is placed on the SAM phantom, a radio frequency (RF) signal is sent to the device at its highest power level, and the SAR value is measured. The SAR measurement is done using a specific test protocol that involves a reference measurement, an area scan, a zoom scan, and a drift measurement. The same procedure is done with all test positions and wireless technologies for mobile phone testing.

 

Conclusion

SAR testing is a valuable tool for assessing the potential health risks associated with mobile phone use. The use of a standardized phantom and testing procedure allows for accurate and repeatable measurements of the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. It is important to note that SAR values are just one factor to consider when assessing the potential health effects of mobile phone use, and consumers should take steps to minimize their exposure to radiofrequency radiation, such as using hands-free devices or keeping the phone away from the body.

FAQs

Q1. What is the difference between head and body SAR measurements?

Head SAR measurements are used to assess the potential health risks associated with the use of mobile phones near the head, while body SAR measurements assess the risks associated with using the phone near other parts of the body.

Q2. Are SAR values the only factor to consider when assessing the potential health risks of mobile phone use?

No, SAR values are just one factor to consider. Other factors such as duration of use, distance from the body, and specific absorption rates of different tissues should also be taken into account.

Q3. What is the safety limit for SAR values in the USA?

The safety limit for SAR values in the USA is 1.6 W/kg.

Q4. How can consumers minimize their exposure to radiofrequency radiation?

Consumers can minimize their exposure to radiofrequency radiation by using hands-free devices or keeping the phone away from the body.

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