The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 6s Plus (FCC ID BCGE2944A) are 1.12 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.14 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.14 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for iPhone 6s Plus (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.53 W/kg at the head, 1.56 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.56 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure
Apple iPhone 6s Plus 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 6s Plus 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 26.9%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 26.9%, 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 36.8% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCGE2944A.
Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only
(% DIFF)
Wi-Fi + Cellular
1.120 W/kg
HEAD 26.9%
1.532 W/kg
1.140 W/kg
BODY 26.9%
1.560 W/kg
1.140 W/kg
HOTSPOT 36.8%
1.560 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-6s-plus (FCC ID BCGE2944A) are as follows:
1.12 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
1.14 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
1.14 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
1.53 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.56 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.56 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
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. It is a well known FACT SAR testing was not designed for protecting women or children from harmful radiation exposure, and SAR Test do not take into consideration health effects below thermal levels
Head SAR LevelSAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.120 W/kg
Body SAR LevelSAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.140 W/kg
Product Specific UseSAR test when held against your body only using the phone as a hotspot. Cellular and other transmitter are NOT active
1.140 W/kg
Simultaneous TransmissionThe highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.560 W/kg
Simultaneous HeadThe highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.532 W/kg
Simultaneous BodyThe highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.560 W/kg
Hotspot SARThe highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY using the phone as a hotspot with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.560 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.
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