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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)
Radiation Levels Head Body Hot Spot
Cellular Only 0.94 W/kg 0.95 W/kg 1.25 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular 1.59 W/kg 1.53 W/kg 1.59 W/kg






Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (FCC ID A3LSMG986U) are 0.94 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 0.95 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.25 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Galaxy S20 Plus (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.59 W/kg at the head, 1.53 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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Samsung Galaxy S20 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 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 40.9%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 37.9%, 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 27.2% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A3LSMG986U.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only(% DIFF)Wi-Fi + Cellular
0.94 W/kgHEAD
40.9%
1.59 W/kg
0.95 W/kgBODY
37.9%
1.53 W/kg
1.25 W/kgHOTSPOT
27.2%
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.

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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 galaxy-s20-plus (FCC ID A3LSMG986U) are as follows:

  • 0.94 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
  • 0.95 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
  • 1.25 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
  • 1.59 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
  • 1.53 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.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus - 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.
    28 January 2020
  • FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
    A3LSMG986U
  • 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!
  • 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
    0.94 W/kg
  • Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
    0.95 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
    1.25 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,
    1.59 W/kg
  • Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
    1.53 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
    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
    1.09 W/kg (sar head)
  • Body SAR Level
    1.57 W/kg (sar body)

A3LSMG986U-sar-test-report-s20-plus

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
Launch Announced 2020, February 11
Status Available. Released 2020, March 6
Body Dimensions 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display Type Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
HDR10+
Always-on display
120Hz@FHD, 60Hz@QHD
Platform OS Android 10.0; One UI 2
Chipset Exynos 990 (7 nm+) – Global
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) – USA
CPU Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) – Global
Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585) – USA
GPU Mali-G77 MP11 – Global
Adreno 650 – USA
Memory Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.0
Main Camera Quad 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/1.72″, 0.8m, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4m, Super Steady video
0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4320p@24fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie camera Dual 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.22m, Dual Pixel PDAF
Features Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
32-bit/384kHz audio
Tuned by AKG
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio (USA & Canada only)
USB 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ANT+
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W

Colors Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
Models SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS

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