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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Apple iPhone X
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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 simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple 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.
iPhone 8 Plus Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 8 Plus QuantaCase™ EMF Anti-Radiation Phone Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
Apple iPhone X SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone X (FCC ID BCG-E3175A) are 1.08 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.08 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone X (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.39 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.
iPhone X Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone X QuantaCase™ EMF Anti-Radiation Phone Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
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 Levels for iPhone X Model A1865 and A1903: FCC ID BCG-E3175A
Applicable Networks C Spire, Sprint Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon
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According to test reports filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for the iPhone X Model FCC ID BCG-E3161A (GSM and CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.08 watts per kilogram (W/kg) at the head, and 1.08 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 1.39 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.
The SAR for the iPhone X Model A1901: FCC ID BCG-E3175A
Applicable Networks AT&T, T-Mobile USA
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According to test reports filed with the FCC, the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for iPhone X Model A1901 (GSM, no CDMA) for cellular transmission is 1.07 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 1.41 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.
The SAR for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1864: FCC ID BCG-E3160A
Applicable Networks: C Spire, Sprint Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon
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.
The SAR for the iPhone 8 Plus Model A1897 FCC ID BCG-E3174A
Applicable Networks: AT&T, T-Mobile USA
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.
- 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 05 September 2017
- FCC ID The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E3160A BCG-E3175A
- 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
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
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.Apple iPhone X
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 1.08 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 1.08 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 1.09 w/kg - Simultaneous Transmission The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot
1.59 w/kg 1.56 w/kg - Simultaneous Head The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.48 w/kg 1.39 w/kg - Simultaneous Body The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active,
1.59 w/kg 1.56 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 1.56 w/kg