I was thinking about usage handphone will affect us in the future as we are now using handphone at a younger age, and will be exposed to this sort of radiation forever as long as we can hear. I found this article by CNET staff that shows the radiation level of almost every well name handphone brand (mostly based on US brand, but most model are there).
Handphone Radiation Readings
According to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), SAR or specific absorption rate is “a way of measuring the quantity of radiofrequency (RF) energy that is absorbed by the body.” For a phone to pass FCC certification, that phone’s maximum SAR level must be less than 1.6W/kg (watts per kilogram). In Europe, the level is capped at 2W/kg. The SAR level listed in our chart represents the maximum SAR level with the phone next to the ear, a level obtained through required FCC tests.
It’s important to note that in publishing this list are we in no way implying that cell phone use is or isn’t harmful to your health. While research abounds and some tests have shown that cell phone radiofrequency (RF) could accelerate cancer in laboratory animals, the studies have not been replicated. Cell phones can affect internal pacemakers, but there is not conclusive or demonstrated evidence that they cause adverse health affects in humans. So in short, the jury is still out, research is ongoing, and we will continue to monitor its results.
Top 10 highest radiation handphone/cellphones in US
10 Lowest radiation handphone in US
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good thing to note…
is this the case for us to choose Nokia over other brands then ?
Personally, I find my Nokia 6610 to be such a wonderful thing.