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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Radiation Levels	Head	Body	Hot Spot
Cellular Only	1.09 W/kg	1.09 W/kg	1.09 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular	1.48 W/kg	1.59 W/kg	1.59 W/kg

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 8 Plus (FCC ID BCG-E3160A) are 1.09 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.09 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.09 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for iPhone 8 Plus (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.48 W/kg at the head, 1.59 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure

Apple iPhone 8 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 8 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 26.4%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 31.4%, 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 45.9% according to the FCC SAR report for device number BCG-E3160A.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only	(% DIFF)	Wi-Fi + Cellular
1.09 W/kg	HEAD 26.4%	1.48 W/kg
1.09 W/kg	BODY 31.4%	1.59 W/kg
1.09 W/kg	HOTSPOT 45.9%	1.59 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-8-plus (FCC ID BCG-E3160A) are as follows:

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

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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.
11 September 2017
FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
BCG-E3160A
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!
2017 FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report For Manufacturer Submitted Model Apple iPhone 8 Plus
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
1.09 w/kg
Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.09 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
1.09 w/kg
Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.59 w/kg
Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.48 w/kg
Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.59 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,
1.59 w/kg

EU SAR Level

EU SAR Ratings
SAR limits within the EU, following IEC standards. For mobile phones, and other such hand-held devices, the SAR limit is 2 W/kg averaged over the 10 g of tissue absorbing the most signal (IEC 62209-1).
Head SAR Level
0.99 W/kg
Body SAR Level
0.99 W/kg

All SARs reported are averaged over one gram of body tissue corresponding to the US standard. The SARs may vary depending upon your specific cell phone network carrier (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon).

The minimum separation distance for body-worn testing was 5 mm (about two-tenths of an inch).

The SAR Level for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1864: FCC ID BCG-E3160A (CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at the head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.48 w/kg at the head, 1.59 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot.

Applicable Networks for iPhone 8 Plus Model A1864:

USA: C Spire, Sprint Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon
U.S. Virgin Islands: Sprint Wireless
Australia: Optus, Telstra, Virgin, Vodafone
China: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom
Hong Kong: 1O1O and CSL, China Mobile Hong Kong, SmarTone
New Zealand: 2degrees, Spark, Vodafone
Puerto Rico: Open Mobile, Sprint Wireless

The SAR level for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1897 FCC ID BCG-E3174A (NO CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.09 watts per kilogram (w/kg) at the head, and 1.09 w/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR is 1.09 w/kg. The SAR for simultaneous transmission (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.48 w/kg at the head, 1.59 w/kg when worn on the body, and 1.59 w/kg when used as a hotspot.

Applicable Networks for iPhone 8 Plus Model A1897:

United States: AT&T, T-Mobile USA
Austria: 3, A1, T-Mobile, tele.ring
Belgium: BASE, Mobistar, Proximus, Telenet
Canada: Bell, Cityfone, eastlink, Fido, Koodo, MTS (Canada), PC Mobile, Rogers, Sasktel, TbayTel, Telus, Videotron, Virgin Mobile
Denmark: 3, TDC, Telenor, Telia
Finland: DNA, Elisa, Saunalahti, Sonera
France: Bouygues, Free Mobile, La Poste Mobile, NRJ Mobile, Orange, SFR, Virgin Mobile
Germany: 1&1, O2, Telekom, Vodafone
Ireland: 3, Meteor, Vodafone
Italy: 3, TIM, Vodafone
Luxembourg: Orange, Post Telecom, Tango Mobile
Mexico: AT&T, Movistar, Oui, Telcel
Netherlands: KPN, T-Mobile, Tele2, Vodafone
Norway: Telenor, Telia
Portugal: MEO, NOS, Vodafone
Puerto Rico: AT&T, Claro, T-Mobile USA
Singapore: M1, Singtel, StarHub
Spain: Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo
Sweden: 3, Tele2, Telenor, Telia
Switzerland: Salt, Sunrise, Swisscom, UPC, Wingo
U.S. Virgin Islands: AT&T
United Arab Emirates: du, Etisalat
United Kingdom: 3, BT, Everything Everywhere, Giffgaff, O2, Sky, Virgin Mobile UK, Vodafone

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus 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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