Google Pixel 6 PRO vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro: SAR comparison
The Google Pixel 6 PRO lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.11 W/kg vs 1.20 W/kg for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (7% lower). Reported SAR values in W/kg; lower is shaded green and higher red within each row, for comparison only.
Side-by-side SAR values
| Measurement | Google Pixel 6 PRO | Apple iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Head SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.11 W/kg | 1.20 W/kg |
| Body SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.19 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| Head SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.05 W/kg | 1.35 W/kg |
| Body SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 0.78 W/kg | 1.58 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, cellular only (US) | 0.91 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.55 W/kg | 1.44 W/kg |
| Head SAR (EU, 10 g) | n/a | 0.99 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU, 10 g) | n/a | 0.98 W/kg |
| Display: Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Display: Size | 6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display: Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display: Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating |
| Hardware: Operating System | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | iOS 15 |
| Hardware: Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| Hardware: CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard) |
| Hardware: GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Battery: Type | Li-Ion 5003 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3095 mAh, non-removable (12.11 Wh) |
| Battery: Battery Test | Endurance rating 84h | — |
| Battery: Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 23W wireless Reverse wireless | Fast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 MagSafe wireless charging 15W Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
| Design: Type | Bar | Bar |
| Design: Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) |
| Design: Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
| Design: Colors | Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, Stormy Black | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue |
Colors make differences within the same measurement easy to see. They do not label a phone safe or unsafe. US values use 1 g of tissue and the 1.6 W/kg limit; EU values use 10 g and 2 W/kg, so don't mix them. What SAR tells you.
Questions and answers
Which has lower head SAR, the Google Pixel 6 PRO or the Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Google Pixel 6 PRO lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.11 W/kg vs 1.20 W/kg for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (7% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Which has lower body SAR, the Google Pixel 6 PRO or the Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
Both list the same body sar, cellular only (us): 1.19 W/kg. Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Which has lower hotspot SAR (Wi-Fi + cellular), the Google Pixel 6 PRO or the Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro lists the lower hotspot sar, wi-fi + cellular (us): 1.44 W/kg vs 1.55 W/kg for the Google Pixel 6 PRO (7% lower). Values are reported maximums from FCC filings as listed in the RF Safe dataset, in W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
What is the highest reported SAR value for each phone?
Across the six US measurements, the Google Pixel 6 PRO's highest listed value is 1.55 W/kg and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's is 1.58 W/kg. The FCC limit for the head and body is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram. Wi-Fi + cellular values are simultaneous-transmission sums and are evaluated differently, so read each row on its own.
Does a lower SAR mean a phone is safer?
No. SAR is a lab compliance measurement taken at maximum power. Everyday exposure depends on signal strength, distance from the body and which radios are active. Use SAR to compare phones, not as a health score.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the RF Safe SAR dataset, compiled from FCC equipment authorization filings (FCC ID A4RG8V0U and BCG-E4000A). Nothing on this page is estimated.
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