20 highest-radiation cell phones (United States)

Cacti — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:13:26 +0800

A cell phone's SAR, or its Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset. All cell phones emit RF energy and the SAR varies by handset model.

For a phone to receive FCC certification and be sold in the United States, its maximum SAR level must be less than 1.6 watts per kilogram. In Europe, the level is capped at 2 watts per kilogram, while Canada allows a maximum of 1.6 watts per kilogram.

If you're concerned about limiting your SAR exposure, you can take a few easy steps. You can text instead placing a voice call, use a speakerphone or headset whenever possible, and carry your phone at least 1 inch from your body (making sure the antenna is facing away from you). If you're pregnant, you should avoid carrying a phone next to your abdomen. Some researchers also caution against using your phone in areas with a weak signal since phones emit more radiation during those times. Children, who have smaller and thinner skulls, should limit cell phone use, and people of any age should not sleep with an active phone next to the bedside or under the pillow.

Buying a phone with a lower SAR may make you feel more comfortable, but there's no guarantee that it is inherently safer. Also, note that even though Bluetooth headsets emit far weaker radiation than cell phones, there's still a small amount being transmitted.

seems like quite a lot of motorola model produce a bit higher radiation compare to other

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20 highest-radiation cell phones (United States)