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Google Pixel 5 Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Radiation Levels	Head	Body	Hot Spot
Cellular Only	1.16 W/kg	1.18 W/kg	0.98 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular	0.98 W/kg	1.49 W/kg	1.58 W/kg

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Google Pixel 5 SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Google Pixel 5 (FCC ID A4RGD1YQ) are 1.16 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.18 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 0.98 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Pixel 5 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 0.98 W/kg at the head, 1.49 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.58 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure

Google Pixel 5 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 Google Pixel 5 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 18.4%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 20.6%, 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 61.2% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A4RGD1YQ.

Google Pixel 5 SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only	(% DIFF)	Wi-Fi + Cellular
1.16 W/kg	HEAD 18.4%	0.98 W/kg
1.18 W/kg	BODY 20.6%	1.487 W/kg
0.98 W/kg	HOTSPOT 61.2%	1.58 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 pixel-5 (FCC ID A4RGD1YQ) are as follows:

1.16 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
1.18 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
0.98 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
0.98 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.49 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.58 when used as a Hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Google Pixel 5 - 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.
14 August 2020
FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
A4RGD1YQ
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
1.16 W/kg
Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
1.18 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
0.98 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.58 W/kg
Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
0.98 W/kg
Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.487 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,
1.58 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
N/A
Body SAR Level
N/A

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
		CDMA 800 / 1700 / 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, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
	5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – GD1YQ
		1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub6 – GTT9Q
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G

Launch	Announced	2020, September 30
Launch	Status	Available. Released 2020, October 15

Body	Dimensions	144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
	Weight	151 g (5.33 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
	SIM	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
		IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display	Type	OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
	Size	6.0 inches, 87.6 cm² (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 6
		Always-on display

Platform	OS	Android 11
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
	GPU	Adreno 620

Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM
		UFS 2.1

Main Camera	Dual	12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 107 (ultrawide), 1.0m
	Features	LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera	Single	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12m
	Features	Auto-HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 3.1

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery	Type	Li-Po 4080 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	USB Power Delivery 2.0 Fast charging 18W Wireless charging 12W Reverse charging 5W

Misc	Colors	Just Black, Sorta Sage
	Models	GD1YQ, GTT9Q
	Price	$ 629.99 / € 719.77 / £ 599.00 / ₹ 63,710

Tests	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Tests	Battery life	Endurance rating 95h

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Google Pixel 5 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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