Head exposure reference
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Google Pixel 8
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display6.2 inches
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)
FCC identifierA4RGKWS6
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 SAR1.05 W/kg66% of US localized limit
Body SAR0.99 W/kg62% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.59 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) | 0.85 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | A4RGKWS6 — 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 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | October 4, 2023 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available |
| Price (historical source) | C$ 949.00 / $ 427.00 / £ 554.99 / € 510.84 |
| Model Names | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 |
Display
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2m, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126 (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25m, AF |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22m |
| Selfie Camera Features | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 18W wireless Reverse wireless |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 14 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10) GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Internal Storage | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | -26.0 LUFS (Very good) |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD |
| 5G Network | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD |
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