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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16
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RF Protection
Apple iPhone 12 SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 12 (FCC ID BCG-E3542A) are 1.168 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.190 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 12 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.378 W/kg at the head, 1.554 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.554 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 12 Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 12 QuantaCase™ EMF Anti-Radiation Phone Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
Apple iPhone 16 SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 16 (FCC ID BCG-E8688A) are 1.082 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.167 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 16 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.493 W/kg at the head, 1.537 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.537 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 16 Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 16 EMF Blocking Anti-Radiation Phone Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
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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 September 2020 06 September 2024
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FCC ID
The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E3542A BCG-E8688A
- 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
Apple iPhone 12
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.Apple iPhone 16
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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
1.168 W/kg 1.082 W/kg -
Body SAR Level
SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.190 W/kg 1.167 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
1.190 W/kg 1.167 W/kg -
Simultaneous Transmission
The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.554 W/kg 1.537 W/kg -
Simultaneous Head
The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.378 W/kg 1.493 W/kg -
Simultaneous Body
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.554 W/kg 1.537 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,
1.554 W/kg 1.537