Head exposure reference
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Apple iPhone 8
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display4.7 inches
ChipsetApple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E3159A
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 SAR1.14 W/kg71% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.08 W/kg68% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.51 W/kg94% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.56 W/kg98% 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) | 1.56 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific use (US) | 1.08 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 1.17 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | BCG-E3159A — 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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Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.
General
| Phone | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Announced | 2017-09-12 22:16:49 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available. Released 2017, September 22 |
| Price (historical source) | About 210 EUR |
| Model Names | A1863, A1905, A1906, A1907, iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4 |
Display
| Type | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Features | 3D Touch display & home button |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: 1395:1 (nominal), 3.957 (sunlight) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 66h |
| Charging | 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless (Qi) |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | iOS 11, up to iOS 16.3 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) GeekBench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Internal Storage | 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM NVMe |
| 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | Voice 71dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 80dB |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 148 g (5.22 oz) |
| Colors | Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
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