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Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display4.7 inches
ChipsetApple A8 (20 nm)
FCC IDBCG-E2816A
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FCC ID BCG-E2816A · released 2014-09-09.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.51 W/kg94% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.58 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source
Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)0.98 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)0.97 W/kg
FCC IDBCG-E2816A
SourceRF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 6 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values
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Head and body views

Apple iPhone 6 head SAR visual
Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.
Apple iPhone 6 body SAR visual
Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General
PhoneApple iPhone 6
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced2014, September 09. Released 2014, September 19
StatusDiscontinued
Model NamesA1549, A1586, A1589, A1522, A1524, A1593, iPhone7,2
Display
TypeIPS LCD
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
ProtectionIon-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
FeaturesShatter proof glass, oleophobic coating - Display Zoom
Display TestContrast ratio: 1213 (nominal), 3.838 (sunlight)
Camera
Main CameraSingle Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.5m, PDAF
Main FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Selfie Camera Featuresface detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Selfie Camera Video720p@30fps
Battery
TypeLi-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh)
Battery TestEndurance rating 61h
Hardware
Operating SystemiOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
ChipsetApple A8 (20 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPUPowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
PerformanceBasemark X: 15841
Internal Storage16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
Card SlotNo
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
USBLightning, USB 2.0
GPSGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (Apple Pay only)
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm JackYes
Loudspeaker TestVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight129 g (4.55 oz)
ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Network
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIMNano-SIM Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (CDMA), A1586
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 TD-SCDMA - A1586
4G Network1, 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