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Phone radiation levels compared

By CNET Asia staff
05/11/2004
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/digitalliving/tips/0,3800004921,39002664,00.htm

Phone makers have begun publishing information on the Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) of their handsets.

SAR shows the absorption of energy by the human body in watts per kilogram (W/kg). The upper limit adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Singapore is 2.0 W/kg. The values listed in our chart represents the maximum SAR level with the phone next to the ear.

It's important to note that in publishing this list we are in no way implying that cell-phone use is or isn't harmful to your health. There is currently no conclusive evidence to support a link between phone radiation and cancer. Following several conflicting findings from studies, WHO has called for further mobile phone tests to be conducted.

We have compiled a list of SAR values of the latest phones but do check back regularly for the latest updates. Pick a brand below to go browsing now.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

 SAR ratings for LG
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
LG G5400
1.08
Not available online
LG G7050
0.638
Not available online
LG G7100
0.32
Not available online
LG G7120
0.647
Not available online
LG G8000
0.802
Not available online
LG C1100
1.12
Not available online

Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Motorola
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Motorola A668
0.7
Motorola E1000
0.88
Motorola A768i
0.639
Motorola A760
0.96
Motorola E398
1.01
Motorola MPx 200
0.12
Motorola V303
0.93
Motorola V3
0.62
Motorola V600
0.82
Motorola V690
0.78
Motorola V878
0.7


Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Nokia
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Nokia 7710
0.53
Nokia 6630
0.83
Nokia 6670
0.67
Nokia 2600
0.8
Nokia 7270
0.46
Nokia 6170
0.34
Nokia 7280
0.83
Nokia 2650
0.54
Nokia 9500 Communicator
0.49
Nokia 3100
0.76
Nokia 3120
0.79
Nokia 3200
0.56
Nokia 3220
0.78
Nokia 6220
0.66
Nokia 6230
0.59
Nokia 6260
0.72
Nokia 6600
0.63
Nokia 6610i
0.73
Nokia 7200
0.36
Nokia 7260
0.51
Nokia 7600
0.71
Nokia 7610
0.54
Nokia N-Gage
0.37
Nokia N-Gage QD
0.57


Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Panasonic
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Panasonic X700
0.48
Panasonic X200
0.784
Panasonic A100
0.743
Panasonic G70
0.77
Panasonic X68
0.672
Panasonic X70
0.459
Panasonic X300
0.863
Panasonic X400
0.555
Panasonic X500
0.665
Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Samsung
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Samsung SGH-E330
0.903
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E310
0.513
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E630
0.506
Not available online
Samsung SGH-D410
0.371
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E100
0.711
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E600
0.981
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E700
0.795
Not available online
Samsung SGH-E800
0.357
Not available online
Samsung SGH-P400
1.18
Not available online
Samsung SGH-X100
0.845
Not available online
Samsung SGH-X430
0.711
Not available online
Samsung SGH-X600
0.842
Not available online


Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Siemens
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Siemens CF62
0.75
Siemens CX65
0.59
Siemens M65
0.88
Siemens S65
0.48
Siemens SL65
0.58
Siemens ST55
0.74
Siemens SX1
0.52


Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.

Intro | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Panasonic | Samsung | Siemens | Sony Ericsson

SAR ratings for Sony Ericsson
  Phone model
SAR value
(W/kg)
Statement of compliance
(where available online)
Sony Ericsson Z1010
1.41
Sony Ericsson J200i
0.69
Sony Ericsson K700i
0.48
Sony Ericsson K500i
0.53
Sony Ericsson P900
0.91
Sony Ericsson P910i
0.88
Sony Ericsson S700i
0.73
Sony Ericsson T610
0.89
Not available online
Sony Ericsson T630
0.88
Sony Ericsson Z200
0.94
Sony Ericsson Z600
0.16


Note: These values are relevant to Singapore, and do not necessarily apply to other countries. They were measured in accordance with the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). For full statements of compliance, users are advised to refer to respective company Web sites.