Head exposure reference
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Apple iPhone 6
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display4.7 inches
ChipsetApple A8 (20 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E2816A
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR1.18 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.18 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.51 W/kg94% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.58 W/kg99% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot (US) | 1.59 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific use (US) | 1.18 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.98 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 0.97 W/kg |
| FCC ID | BCG-E2816A — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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General
| Phone | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| Announced | 2014, September 09. Released 2014, September 19 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Discontinued |
| Price (historical source) | About 100 EUR |
| Model Names | A1549, A1586, A1589, A1522, A1524, A1593, iPhone7,2 |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating - Display Zoom |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: 1213 (nominal), 3.838 (sunlight) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.5m, PDAF |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
| Selfie Camera Features | face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Selfie Camera Video | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 61h |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A8 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) |
| Performance | Basemark X: 15841 |
| Internal Storage | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM |
| Card Slot | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker Test | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 TD-SCDMA - A1586 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1549 GSM, A1549 CDMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1586 |
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