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Apple iPhone 15 Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Radiation Levels	Head	Body	Hot Spot
Cellular Only	1.12 W/kg	1.09 W/kg	1.14 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular	1.50 W/kg	1.44 W/kg	1.49 W/kg

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Apple iPhone 15 SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 15 (FCC ID BCG-E8427A) are 1.12 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.09 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.14 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for iPhone 15 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.50 W/kg at the head, 1.44 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.49 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure

Apple iPhone 15 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 15 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 25.1%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 24.7%, 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 30.9% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E8427A.

Apple iPhone 15 SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only	(% DIFF)	Wi-Fi + Cellular
1.121 W/kg	HEAD 25.1%	1.496 W/kg
1.088 W/kg	BODY 24.7%	1.444 W/kg
1.136 W/kg	HOTSPOT 30.9%	1.487 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-15 (FCC ID BCG-E8427A) are as follows:

1.12 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
1.09 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
1.14 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
1.5 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.44 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.49 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Apple iPhone 15 - 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.
06 September 2023
FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
BCG-E8427A
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!
Offical FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report
Head SAR Level SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.121 W/kg
Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.088 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
1.136 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.496 W/kg
Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.496 W/kg
Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.444 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,
1.487 W/kg

EU SAR Level

EU SAR Ratings
EU Legal Limit is 2.0 W/kg
Head SAR Level
0.98 W/kg (head)
Body SAR Level
0.98 W/kg (body)

Versions: A3090 (International); A2846 (USA); A3089 (Canada, Japan); A3092 (China, Hong Kong)

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
		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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 – A3090
		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, 53, 66, 71 – A2846
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 – A3089
		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 – A3092
	5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3090
		1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – A2846
		1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3089
		1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3092
	Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch	Announced	2023, September 12
Launch	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2023, September 22

Body	Dimensions	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
	Weight	171 g (6.03 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
	SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China
		IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) \|\|\| Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display	Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
	Size	6.1 inches, 91.3 cm² (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
	Protection	Ceramic Shield glass

Platform	OS	iOS 17
	Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
	CPU	Hexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
	GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
		NVMe

Main Camera	Dual	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS \|\|\| 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide)
	Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
	Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera	Single	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF \|\|\| SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
	Features	HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps)
	Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 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	5.3, A2DP, LE
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

Features	Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
		Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support \|\|\| Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)

Battery	Type	Li-Ion, non-removable
	Charging	Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) \|\|\| 15W wireless (MagSafe) \|\|\| 7.5W wireless (Qi)

Misc	Colors	Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
	Models	A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092
	Price	About 950 EUR

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Apple iPhone 15 Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Body SAR (Cellular Only)

Hotspot SAR (Cellular Only)

Head SAR (Simultaneous)

Body SAR (Simultaneous)

Hotspot (Simultaneous)

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