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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Radiation Levels

Head SAR (Cellular Only)

Radiation Levels	Head	Body	Hot Spot
Cellular Only	0.77 W/kg	0.90 W/kg	1.09 W/kg
Wi-Fi + Cellular	1.36 W/kg	0.61 W/kg	1.24 W/kg

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe SAR Level Summary:

The cellular transmission SAR values for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe (FCC ID A3LSMG990U) are 0.77 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 0.90 W/kg when worn on the body. The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.09 W/kg. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Galaxy S21 FE (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.36 W/kg at the head, 0.61 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.24 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.

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Cell Phone Usage & Radiation Exposure

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 S21 FE 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 43.4%, and you can lower exposure to the body by 47.5%, 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 13.8% according to the FCC SAR report for device number A3LSMG990U.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE SAR Levels

Comparison of SAR levels between cellular-only and simultaneous exposure
Cellular Only	(% DIFF)	Wi-Fi + Cellular
0.77 W/kg	HEAD 43.4%	1.36 W/kg
0.90 W/kg	BODY 47.5%	0.61 W/kg
1.09 W/kg	HOTSPOT 13.8%	1.24 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 galaxy-s21-fe (FCC ID A3LSMG990U) are as follows:

0.77 W/kg when held at the head with cellular transmission only
0.9 W/kg when worn on the body with cellular transmission only
1.09 W/kg when used as a Hotspot or Airplay
1.36 W/kg when held at the head with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
0.61 W/kg when worn on the body with simultaneous cellular and Wi-Fi transmission
1.24 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.
29 June 2021
FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance
A3LSMG990U
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
0.77 W/kg
Body SAR Level SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active
0.90 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
1.48 W/kg
Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.36 W/kg
Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
0.61 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,
1.24

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
0.95 W/kg
Body SAR Level
1.48 W/kg

Network	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	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	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 – International
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 29, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – USA
	5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – International
		41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G

Launch	Announced	2022, January 04
Launch	Status	Available. Released 2022, January 07

Body	Dimensions	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
	Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display	Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
	Size	6.4 inches, 103.9 cm² (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
		Always-on display

Platform	OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) – Version 1 Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – Version 2
	CPU	Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) – Version 1 Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) – Version 2
	GPU	Adreno 660 – Version 1 Mali-G78 MP14 – Version 2

Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera	Triple	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76″, 1.8m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5″, 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123 (ultrawide), 1/3.0″, 1.12m
	Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera	Single	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8m
	Features	HDR
	Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
		32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	Unspecified
	USB	USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
		Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery	Type	Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless Reverse wireless

Misc	Colors	White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
	Models	SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2
	SAR	0.77 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
	SAR EU	0.95 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
	Price	C$ 877.55 / ₹ 41,799 / $ 285.99 / £ 436.00 / € 495.77

Tests	Performance	AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-26.9 LUFS (Good)
	Battery life	Endurance rating 92h

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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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