5 Ways to Check Your iPhone’s SAR Value

In addition to eating well and exercising regularly to stay healthy, knowing the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) value of an iPhone can help you understand if it can harm you or not. Here I will help you understand what the SAR value is, how to find the SAR value of your iPhone, and share tips for reducing the radiation emitted by your iPhone.

What is the SAR value for iPhone?

Chances are good that you will hear about the SAR value when you buy an iPhone or surf the Internet. Despite this, you may have doubts about the SAR value for the iPhone. Well, SAR, short for Specific Absorption Rate, measures the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using the device.

With this indicator, you can determine the level of radiation emitted by your iPhone. The SAR value is expressed in watts per kilogram of body weight (W/kg). Each phone has a different SAR value, subject to the regulations set by each government.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets the maximum SAR value for mobile phones in the US at 1.6 W/kg. This limit is based on recommendations from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and is considered safe for public exposure.

Now that you know what the SAR value is, let’s see how you can check the SAR value of your iPhone.

5 Ways to Find Your iPhone’s SAR Value

SAR may seem overly technical, but actually checking your iPhone’s SAR is a very simple and easy process. To make things easier, I’ll show you 5 ways you can do the same! So, without further ado, let’s dive into it.

1. Check the SAR value from the official link

There is an official link to check the SAR value of your iPhone. All you have to do is:

1. Follow the link to the Apple RF exposure page.
2. Choose an iPhone.
3. Here, select your iPhone model.
4. On the next page, you will get all the information about the SAR value of your iPhone.

2. Check the iPhone SAR value through the box

Most people prefer to keep their iPhone boxes with them to get a warranty when needed or for resale purposes.

In any case, if you have an iPhone box, just turn the box and you will see the SAR value behind the iPhone box.

3. Read the iPhone User Guide.

Besides the iPhone box, you can also check the manual or documentation inside the box to get more information about your iPhone. However, it may take a little longer than turning the box over to find it.

4. Use the USSD code to find out the SAR value.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter *#07# and press the call button.
3. Select RF Exposure.
4. Tap the SAR value link at the bottom of the page.
5. On the new page, scroll down to see your iPhone’s SAR value.

5. Check your settings

1. Open settings.
2. Touch General.
3. Select Legal and Regulatory Documents.
4. From here select RF Exposure.
5. Tap the link at the bottom of the page.
6. Here you can see the SAR value of your iPhone.

What SAR value is safe for the head and body?

The ideal SAR value depends on the region where you live. All manufacturers must comply with the rules set by the relevant authorities; therefore, you can be sure that you are using devices that will not cause any harm.

Why? Because there has been no scientific evidence that radiation from the iPhone or any other smartphones can cause long-term health effects.

FAQ

To reduce radio emissions during phone calls, use wired headphones, non-Bluetooth headphones, or your smartphone’s hands-free mode. Also, don’t call when the signal is weak.

Stay safe when using your iPhone

Now that you know the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value and how to check it on your iPhone, you can take the necessary steps to reduce your radiation intake. Although, if you still have any doubts or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments.