Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: SAR comparison
The Google Pixel 8 Pro lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.12 W/kg vs 1.15 W/kg for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (3% 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 8 Pro | Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Head SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.12 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg |
| Body SAR, cellular only (US) | 1.02 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg |
| Head SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.46 W/kg |
| Body SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.50 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, cellular only (US) | 0.85 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg |
| Hotspot SAR, Wi-Fi + cellular (US) | 1.59 W/kg | 1.57 W/kg |
| Head SAR (EU, 10 g) | n/a | 0.98 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU, 10 g) | n/a | 0.98 W/kg |
| Display: Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Display: Size | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display: Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display: Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating |
| Hardware: Operating System | Android 14 | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 16.0.2 |
| Hardware: Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Hardware: CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| Hardware: GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Battery: Type | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable (12.38 Wh) |
| Battery: Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 23W wireless Reverse wireless | Fast charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 MagSafe fast wireless charging 15W Qi wireless charging 7.5W |
| Battery: Battery Test | — | Endurance rating 86h |
| Design: Type | Bar | Bar |
| Design: Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Design: Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Design: Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple |
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 8 Pro or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro lists the lower head sar, cellular only (us): 1.12 W/kg vs 1.15 W/kg for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (3% 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 8 Pro or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro lists the lower body sar, cellular only (us): 1.02 W/kg vs 1.15 W/kg for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (11% 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 hotspot SAR (Wi-Fi + cellular), the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro lists the lower hotspot sar, wi-fi + cellular (us): 1.57 W/kg vs 1.59 W/kg for the Google Pixel 8 Pro (1% 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 8 Pro's highest listed value is 1.59 W/kg and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's is 1.57 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 A4RG1MNW and BCG-E8140A). Nothing on this page is estimated.
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