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Smartphones have become a crucial aspect of our everyday lives, and we rarely go without them. With that comes constant physical contact with these devices, which has sparked health risk concerns due to the radiation they emit. While the science on the risks of prolonged exposure remains inconclusive, the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection has compiled data on smartphones that emit the most and least radiation. The phones are ranked by the specific absorption rate (SAR) when calling with the phone placed to the ear. It's expressed in watts per kilogram of body weight.
Intrigued? Ranked from the most to least radiation-emitting smartphones, click on to see if your phone is on the list. Ranking data last updated: 21.11.2024
This Galaxy model has a SAR of 1.30 watts per kilogram.
Sony's Xperia 10 VI has a SAR rate of 1.32.
The first model to appear on this list from OnePlus, this smartphone has a SAR of 1.33.
Both the HTC 12 and the HTC 12+ have a SAR of 1.34.
This model from Chinese company Oppo has a SAR of 1.36 watts per kilogram.
The Finnish company, best known for producing Nokia-branded smartphones, makes its first appearance with a SAR of 1.38.
The Allview P8 Pro, the first of several Allview models to appear on this list, exhibits a SAR value of 1.39.
This model from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia has a SAR of 1.39.
HMD makes another appearance with this model that has a SAR of 1.41.
The Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) Phone 8 and 8 Pro, the first of many Asus models to appear on this list, have a SAR of 1.44.
And we're back with Asus and the ROG line, with this model featuring a SAR of 1.46.
This device from Gigaset AG, the German manufacturer formerly known as Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices, displays a SAR value of 1.46.
The GS195 LS model also has a SAR of 1.46. According to the manufacturer, this model is specifically tailored to the needs of older people, featuring a large, high-contrast display and a reduced, easy-to-read user interface.
This model from Taiwanese company HTC, already featured on this list, has a SAR of 1.48 watts per kilogram.
The ROG 7 Ultimate, yet another model from the Republic of Gamers line, has a SAR of 1.46.
Another Android device from the South Korean company, this smartphone has a SAR of 1.49.
The Wiko Wim model from the French manufacturer made the list, with a SAR of 1.49.
The Chinese brand's first appearance on this list is with this model, which has a SAR of 1.50.
Another Allview phone, this model has a SAR of 1.50 watts per kilogram.
Both the 6 and 6 Pro models from Asus' ROG line exhibit a SAR value of 1.54.
This model from the Chinese company emits a SAR of 1.55 watts per kilogram.
Like the previous model, the special edition co-created with British automotive brand McLaren also emits a SAR of 1.55 watts per kilogram.
The Asus Zenfone 10, praised for its practicality and comfortable hand-held design, has a SAR of 1.58.
Another model from Asus's gaming-focused line, this phone has a SAR rate of 1.58.
The X4 Soul and its lighter variant make the top 10 of phones with the highest SAR. The lighter version exhibits a SAR value of 1.59.
Another Wiko phone made the list. This model features a SAR rate of 1.61.
A frequent presence in this ranking, the Romanian manufacturer appears again with this model, featuring a 1.65 radiation rate.
Both TCL 50s models (the 5G and 5G Pro), equipped with "Nxtpaper" screen technology for enhanced eye comfort and improved readability, have a 1.69 SAR.
The German-manufactured T Phone Pro ranks third with a SAR rating of 1.76.
This Motorola model occupies the ranking's second position with regard to SAR rate, registering a value of 1.79.
This model from Allview tops the list of the smartphones that emit the most radiation, with a SAR of 1.82.
Sources: (German Federal Office for Radiation Protection) (Digital Information World)
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Smartphones have become a crucial aspect of our everyday lives, and we rarely go without them. With that comes constant physical contact with these devices, which has sparked health risk concerns due to the radiation they emit. While the science on the risks of prolonged exposure remains inconclusive, the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection has compiled data on smartphones that emit the most and least radiation. The phones are ranked by the specific absorption rate (SAR) when calling with the phone placed to the ear. It's expressed in watts per kilogram of body weight.
Intrigued? Ranked from the most to least radiation-emitting smartphones, click on to see if your phone is on the list.Ranking data last updated: 21.11.2024