iPhone Exposes Users to 5x More Radiation Than Samsung

A new report has reignited the ongoing debate surrounding smartphone safety, claiming that iPhones could expose users to up to five times more radiation than Samsung devices. Although both Apple and Samsung meet existing international safety standards, a new study reveals significant differences in radiofrequency (RF) levels emitted by each brand.
The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the established measure for radiation exposure from mobile phones. The findings indicate that some iPhone models have SAR levels much higher than their Samsung equivalents (the report does not state the actual RF levels for each brand). The problem occurs when users keep their iPhone too close to their head or their body during a call or its use over time.
Although the exposure is no more than what regulatory agencies allow, experts have warned that long-term exposure is a potential health hazard. The problem is that there has not been enough research into the long-term exposure of mobile phone radiation. Current evidence has suggested the possibility of complications with headaches, lack of sleep, and possible links to cancer.
Moreover, Samsung has generally had lower SAR values for many of its models, and therefore represent a better option for consumers increasingly concerned about RF levels and their risks.
Consumers can take relatively simple steps to decrease risk to themselves even though the steps mentioned may not eliminate risk altogether. For example, they can use hands-free, limit long calls, and not keep phones directly against their body.
As technology progresses, consumers may begin to expect that smartphone players will not just compete for features of use but as major players with regard to health and safety.