How Much Radiation is Emitted by Popular Smartphones?
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Smartphones have become an integral part of our everyday lives. From work and school to daily tasks, these handheld devices have brought everything into the palm of our hands. Most people spend 5-6 hours on their phones each day. And, given that our phones emit a tiny amount of radiation, we’re exposing ourselves to radiation for hours each day. But different phones emit different amounts of radiation.
With the help of data collected by the German Federal Office of Radiation Protection, we visualize the radiation emissions of some popular smartphones in the market today.
Dataset
Manufacturer | Model | Release Year | SAR Levels (at ear) W/kg |
---|---|---|---|
Motorola | Edge | 2020 | 1.79 |
OnePlus | 9 | 2021 | 1.26 |
Oppo | Oppo Find X3 Pro | 2021 | 1.17 |
Pixel 6 | 2021 | 1 | |
Apple | Iphone 13 Pro | 2021 | 0.99 |
Apple | Iphone 12 | 2020 | 0.98 |
Motorola | Edge 20 Pro | 2021 | 0.93 |
Samsung | Galaxy S21 Ultra | 2021 | 0.71 |
Pixel 5a | 2021 | 0.47 | |
Huawei | Mate 20 Pro | 2018 | 0.4 |
Data sources
Note: There is currently no significant research proving the harmful effects of phone radiation. Despite this, people who are in contact with their devices for extended periods can at least quantify their radiation exposure and make choices about which brands serve their needs.