Apple iPhone 12 Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Radiation Levels	Head	Body	Hot Spot
Cellular Only	1.17 W/kg	1.19 W/kg	1.19 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular	1.38 W/kg	1.55 W/kg	1.55 W/kg

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Apple iPhone 12 SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 12 (FCC ID BCG-E3542A) are 1.17 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.19 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.19 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for iPhone 12 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.38 W/kg at the head, 1.55 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.55 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure

Apple iPhone 12 Safety Tip:

How Much Will Turning Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Reduce Radiation?

This SAR chart reveals how turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your Apple iPhone 12 can significantly reduce your exposure to radiation. Our SAR comparison chart shows that by simply turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transmitters, you can lower the RF radiation exposure to your head by 15.2%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 23.4%, when considering these differences between cellular-only (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth OFF) and simultaneous use exposure (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ON), a wise way to reduce excessive phone radiation is to tap off unnecessary transmitters when not in use! Additionally, when using your phone as a hotspot, turning off Bluetooth can reduce your exposure by up to 30.6% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E3542A.

Apple iPhone 12 SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only	(% DIFF)	Wi-Fi + Cellular
1.168 W/kg	HEAD 15.2%	1.378 W/kg
1.190 W/kg	BODY 23.4%	1.554 W/kg
1.190 W/kg	HOTSPOT 30.6%	1.554 W/kg

Key Takeaways

Children vs Adults: Children have higher SAR levels due to thinner skulls and developing tissues, making them more vulnerable to radiation.
Wi-Fi Impact: Simultaneous use of cellular and Wi-Fi transmission increases SAR levels for all age groups.
Precautionary Measures: Using radiation protection products like QuantaCase can help mitigate these risks, especially for younger users.

By understanding these differences, parents and guardians can make informed decisions to better protect their children from excessive microwave radiation exposure, emphasizing the need for safer smartphone usage practices and protective accessories like QuantaCase.

Children vs Adults Radiation Exposure

The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of a mobile device measures the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body during device usage.

The SAR values for the iphone-12 (FCC ID BCG-E3542A) are as follows:

1.17 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
1.19 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
1.19 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
1.38 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.55 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.55 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Apple iPhone 12 - SAR Levels

FCC SAR Levels

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
FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
BCG-E3542A
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!
FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model
US SAR Ratings USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg
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.
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
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
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
Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.554 W/kg
Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.378 W/kg
Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.554 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

EU SAR Level

EU SAR Ratings
European Legal Limit is 2.0 W/kg - EU SAR testing is measured in watts per kilogram (or W/kg) averaged over TEN grams of simulated biological tissue.
Head SAR Level
0.99 W/kg
Body SAR Level
0.99 W/kg

France Orders Apple IPhone 12 Sales Halted Over Radiation

French regulators on Tuesday ordered Apple to halt sales of the iPhone 12 for emitting too much electromagnetic radiation, and to fix existing handsets.

The French agency that regulates radio frequencies, the ANFR, said testing found that the model emits more electromagnetic waves susceptible to be absorbed by the body than permitted.

The ANFR said it “ordered Apple to remove the iPhone 12 from the French market from September 12 due to the model exceeding the limit” for electromagnetic absorption by the body.

It said accredited labs had found absorption of electromagnetic energy by the body at 5.74 watts per kilogram during tests simulating when the phone was being held in the hand or kept in a pocket.

The European standard is a specific absorption rate of 4.0 watts per kilogram in such tests.

“Concerning phones already sold, Apple must in the briefest of delays take corrective measures to bring the affected phones into compliance,” said the ANFR in a statement on its website.

Updated: September 12, 2023

APPLE-IPHONE-12-SAR-Levels

Versions: A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) – for China
		CDMA 800 / 1900
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 – A2172
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2403, A2404
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 – A2402
	5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – A2172
		1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 – A2402, A2403, A2404
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch	Announced	2020, October 13
Launch	Status	Available. Released 2020, October 23

Body	Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
	Weight	164 g (5.78 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – for China
		IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display	Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 625 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
	Size	6.1 inches, 90.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
	Protection	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
		Dolby Vision Wide color gamut True-tone

Platform	OS	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 14.2
	Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
	CPU	Hexa-core (2×3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4×1.8 GHz Icestorm)
	GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
		NVMe

Main Camera	Dual	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6″
	Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
	Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera	Dual	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
	Features	HDR
	Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	Lightning, USB 2.0

Features	Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
		Siri natural language commands and dictation

Battery	Type	Li-Ion 2815 mAh, non-removable (10.78 Wh)
	Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 15W
	Stand-by	Up to 17 h (multimedia)
	Music play	Up to 65 h

Misc	Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
	Models	A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404
	SAR EU	0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
	Price	$ 829.00 / € 849.00 / £ 764.00 / ₹ 79,800

Tests	Performance	AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
	Battery life	Endurance rating 84h

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Apple iPhone 12 Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Body SAR (Cellular Only)

Hotspot SAR (Cellular Only)

Head SAR (Simultaneous)

Body SAR (Simultaneous)

Hotspot (Simultaneous)

Apple iPhone 12 Safety Tip: