How Much Radiation Is Emitted By Popular Smartphones?

New data provided by the German Federal Office of Radiation Protection details how much radiation is emitted by popular smartphones.

Smartphones have become ingrained in our daily routines. Everything is now in the palm of our hands, from work and school to daily tasks, thanks to these mobile devices.

The average person spends 5 to 6 hours per day on their phone. We are exposing ourselves to radiation for hours each day because of our phones, which emit a tiny amount of radiation.

However, the amount of radiation emitted by different phones varies.

We depict the radiation emissions of some popular cellphones on the market today using data provided by the German Federal Office of Radiation Protection.

Radiation and SAR Values of Smartphones

Small amounts of radiofrequency (RF) radiation are emitted by smartphones and other mobile devices. When a smartphone is in use or resting dormant near a person's body, they can absorb this radiation.

The Specific Absorp...

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