2020 iPhone SE 2nd Generation SAR Values
Last updated on September 2nd, 2020 at 06:38 am
Posted in Reviews by Tyrone on May 3, 2020
iPhone SE 2 white.
Any smartphone that’s released on the market has to be tested and fit into the accepted limits of radio frequency (RF) exposure and the iPhone makes no exception. The SAR value represents the rate at which the human body absorbs RF energy. As in most cases there are two scales for these values. In some countries the SAR limit is 1.6 watts per kilogram, when the measurement is averaged over 1 gram of tissue. Others prefer the average the values over 10 grams of tissue and in this case the limit is 2.0 watts per kilogram.
How Is The SAR Value Measured
The tests simulate the iPhone usage at head level and body level. During the test the device’s radios are set to their maximum including cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and all other antennae that emit radio frequency radiation. When the use against the head is simulated, there is no separation between the device and the human tissue, similar to pressing your iPhone against the ear.
Body measurements simulate the use in the torso area and include a 5mm separation caused by clothing and other similar factors.
2020 iPhone SE SAR Values
Below you can find the maximum SAR values measured for the 2nd generation iPhone SE. Results are available for each band of operation and all available iPhone SE models.
SAR (Over 1g) Limit = 1.6 W/kg (U.S. Standard)
Model A2296: Head = 1.17 W/kg, Body = 1.16 W/kg
Model A2275, A2297, A2298: Head = 1.17 W/kg, Body = 1.20 W/kg
(SAR Over 10g) Limit = 2.0 W/kg (European Standard)
Model A2296: Head = 0.98 W/kg, Body = 0.99 W/kg
Model A2275, A2297, A2298: Head = 0.98 W/kg, Body = 0.99 W/kg
iPHone SE s vs iPhone SE SAR Value Comparison
If we compare the values provided above with the ones recorded by the budget iPhone that was coming in the iPhone 5S chassis we can note that values are similar. However the 2nd gen iPhone SE manages to edge out its predecessor by 0.01 W/kg when it comes to body SAR levels measured by the U.S standard, and by the same value when it comes to the head SAR radiation recorded by the European regulations.
iPhone SE 2 vs iPhone SE SAR Value comparison.
iPhone SE 2 vs All Other iPhone Models Ever Released
Below you can check the SAR Value comparison of the iPhone SE 2nd generation and all other iPhone models ever released.
Notice that the 2020 iPhone SE records the highest SAR Value ever for the body-level measurements recorded over 1 gram of tissue. However, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models remain the highest ever radiating iPhone models ever released by Apple!
iPhone SE 2 vs all other iPhones ever released.
Are you worried about iPhone radio frequency exposure? Let us know in the comment section available below.
Source: All RF exposure values presented in this article are available on Apple.com!
Related: Check out 13 tricks that will help you to lower iPhone radiation!
I left iphone for good after massive headaches. I picked a samsung, it is not so cool but my headaches are gone.
Hi Alberto. Thanks for commenting.
You’re not the only one complaining about headaches while using a smartphone. We strongly suggest to use the speakerphone mode as often as possible. When you require privacy use wired headphones. Avoid as much as possible to hold the cellphone next to your ear or in the pockets of your pant while in an ongoing call. Stay safe!
I have an iPhone 11 Pro and I’ve seen numerous articles and videos that it has double the radiation of any other cell phone on the market. I spoke with apple about it and they said they heard the news but that they would not do anything about refunding me for the phone. What have you heard about this issue and according to your testing the numbers don’t seem that different for the phones. Thank you
Morgan, all numbers are within the accepted SAR limits so there’s no reason for them to refund your money, because the iPhones are compliant. However, it’s also true that there are other smartphones on the market that have lower SAR radiation exposure levels. No matter what smartphone you own we recommend you to use wired earphones as much as possible, wear it in your pocket only when there’s no other option, use the speakerphone setting and distance the device from your ear when engaged in a phone call.
Picked up by several high-profile sites, a new report from RF Exposure Lab claims to shoot down safety reports from the FCC about the iPhone 11 Pro. Its results state Apple’s hugely popular smartphone emits more than double the legal limit for RF radiation (3.8 watts per kilogram versus the 1.6W/kg limit).
Quote from: https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a30857609/iphone-11-pro-radiation/
Your iPhone 11 Pro Emits Twice the Amount of Radiation for Safe Use. RF Exposure Lab in San Marcos, California found that the iPhone 11 Pro emits over twice the FCC’s legal safety limit for radiofrequency radiation from a cell phone.
Yes, there’s a lot of controversy around this subject. Some claim that the limits have to be adjusted, others blame it on the smartphone manufacturers. Our recommendation is that no matter what smartphone you use, avoid to hold it against your ear as much as possible. Have the speakerphone function enabled all the time and hold your smartphone at your hand-length distance when engaged in a call. If that’s not possible use wired headphones.
I currently have an iPhone 6 Plus which is breaking down. I need to purchase a new phone. I’ve only had Apple iPhones so would it be hard to switch to Samsung that appears to have lower SAR?
Which Apple iPhone would you suggest to get with the lower SAR?
If it’s not difficult to switch to Samsung, which on would you suggest.
Thank you
Anne, the difference between current iPhone models isn’t that big to justify picking one model over the other. Just pick the one that suits you best and use it in a way that minimizes RF exposure. I always use speakerphone when the situation allows it. Else, I use the wired EarPods. The most important thing is not to press the device against the ear during phone calls. In the worst case scenario, if you have to hold your iPhone next to your head during a call, maximize the Volume and keep it at a 5 – 10 cm distance from the ear.