The SAR value is the radiation exposure
SAR stands for "specific absorption rate". It indicates how much energy the body absorbs when making Calls with the mobile phone to the maximum. Colloquially, this is referred to as a "radiation exposure".
- The higher the SAR value, the higher the exposure to electromagnetic radio waves.
- As a particularly safe and at the same time, environmentally-friendly mobile phones with a SAR value of max. 0,6. The labelling of an eco-label.
- According to a study by the world health organization, WHO, smart phones with high radiation exposure in the suspected cancer to be carcinogenic. In Europe, a limit of 2.0 watts per kilogram is therefore.
- However, this limit of the leading Smartphone manufacturers most nearly:
- the iPhone and iPad have a SAR-value of 0.90 to 1.00 (depending on the model). The HTC Desire is 0.75 and the Nokia Lumia between 0.7 and 0.95 Watt per kilogram.

The lowest SAR value: Galaxy S4
If you have your Smartphone throughout the day on the body, you should opt for a low-radiation model. In our SAR-Ranking , you will learn how high the load on the Smartphone and what Alternatives there are.