Apple iPhone 16e Radiation Levels
Radiation Levels | Head | Body | Hot Spot |
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Cellular Only | 1.20 W/kg | 1.20 W/kg | 1.20 W/kg |
Wi-Fi + Cellular | 1.55 W/kg | 1.50 W/kg | 1.40 W/kg |
Apple iPhone 16e SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 16e (FCC ID BCG-E8725A) are 1.20 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.20 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.20 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for iPhone 16e (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.55 W/kg at the head, 1.50 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.40 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
Iphone 16e
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Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e 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 23.1%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 20.1%, 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 16.3% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E8725A. Apple iPhone 16e SAR Levels
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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-16e (FCC ID BCG-E8725A) are as follows:
- 1.2 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
- 1.2 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
- 1.2 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
- 1.55 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.5 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
- 1.40 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
Apple iPhone 16e - 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. 25 February 2025
- FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E8725A
- 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!
- Head SAR Level SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.195 W/kg
- Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.195 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 1.200 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot W/kg
- Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.554 W/kg
- Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.496 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, 1.396 W/kg
Versions: A3409 (International); A3212 (USA); A3408 (Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3410 (China)
Previously rumored as Apple iPhone SE (2025)
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
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, 48, 53, 66, 71 – A3212, A3408 | |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 – A3409 | ||
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 – A3410 | ||
5G bands | 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 – A3212, A3408 | |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3409 | ||
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3410 | ||
Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
Launch | Announced | 2025, February 19 |
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Status | Available. Released 2025, February 28 |
Body | Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
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Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | |
Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
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IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) ||| Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
Display | Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
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Size | 6.1 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density) | |
Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
Platform | OS | iOS 18.3.1 |
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Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | |
CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz) | |
GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory | Card slot | No |
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Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | |
NVMe |
Main Camera | Single | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 0.7m, PDAF, OIS |
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Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio | |
Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Selfie camera | Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0m, PDAF ||| SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | |
Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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3.5mm jack | No |
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
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Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features | Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
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Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min ||| 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
Misc | Colors | Black, White |
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Models | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 | |
Price | $ 599.99 / £ 599.00 / € 699.00 |
Tests | Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
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