Google · 2023 · GKWS6
Pixel 8 SAR Value
Highest standalone results from this model's U.S. laboratory report.
Head SAR · standalone
1.05
W/kg · 1 g tissue · head at 0 mm
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi test
Body SAR · standalone
0.99 W/kg
10 mm separation · 62% of FCC limit
FCC ID
A4RGKWS6
Released 2023
Head SAR vs FCC Limit
Moderate (50–80% of FCC limit)
Visualizes head SAR (1.05 W/kg = 66%) against the FCC ceiling of 1.6 W/kg.
Test modes and source report
- Cellular head · 0 mm
- 1.00 W/kg
- Wi-Fi head · 0 mm
- 1.05 W/kg
- Highest simultaneous · 1 g
- 1.59 W/kg
Model GKWS6, FCC ID A4RGKWS6. SPORTON SAR report FA2D0208-01F, page 4 (August 21, 2023).
Google's Pixel 8 guide publishes a 1.10 W/kg family head maximum and covers U.S. models GKWS6 and G9BQD. Match your variant in Settings → About phone → Regulatory labels.
Context
What this number means
The GKWS6 report records 1.05 W/kg for head testing with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and 0.99 W/kg for body-worn testing across cellular modes. These are the highest standalone results for each position; simultaneous-transmission testing is reported separately. Compare the same model, radio mode, tissue averaging and test spacing.
SAR describes absorption during standardized laboratory testing. Everyday exposure varies with signal strength, use and distance. To explore a simplified RF power-density scenario, try the RADIHALT EMF Calculator. The calculator does not estimate this phone’s SAR.
Comparison
How does the Pixel 8 compare?
Other Google models with similar SAR profiles.
Practical Steps
Reduce real exposure from your Pixel 8
Create distance during calls
Use speakerphone or a hands-free option when practical. Keeping the phone away from your head lowers exposure from that source.
Call where signal is strong
A phone may transmit at higher power when the network signal is weak. A stronger signal and shorter calls are simple ways to reduce exposure.
Check the model instructions
Body SAR test spacing can vary by device and test configuration. Use the manufacturer's instructions for this exact model instead of assuming one spacing applies to every phone.
For a laptop or another nearby wireless device at a desk, a conductive layer can reduce RF through the covered path. See how the RADIHALT blanket is made and sized before deciding whether it fits your setup. Phone SAR figures do not measure blanket performance.
Source: UK Health Security Agency guidance on reducing mobile-phone exposure.
Pixel 8 SAR FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAR value of the Pixel 8?
Pixel 8 GKWS6: highest standalone head SAR 1.05 W/kg at 0 mm and body SAR 0.99 W/kg at 10 mm, with FCC 1-gram averaging. The head figure is from 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi testing. The original report lists 1.00 W/kg for the highest cellular head result and 1.59 W/kg for highest simultaneous-transmission SAR.
Is the Pixel 8 safe to use?
The Pixel 8's FCC filing reports head and body SAR values below the U.S. 1.6 W/kg compliance limit under standardized laboratory conditions. SAR is a peak-exposure compliance metric, not a prediction of typical daily exposure or a complete health-risk assessment. Actual exposure varies with signal strength, use, and distance from the body.
How does the Pixel 8 compare to other phones?
The GKWS6 head result is 66% of the U.S. 1.6 W/kg limit. Compare the same radio mode, tissue averaging and test spacing: this head result comes from 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi testing, while the body maximum comes from cellular testing. These laboratory maxima do not predict everyday exposure.
How can I reduce my Pixel 8's radiation exposure?
Use speakerphone or wired/Bluetooth headphones during calls, don't carry it directly against skin in pockets, and use it where signal is strong (phones boost transmit power dramatically in weak-signal areas). Try our EMF calculator to model how distance changes your real exposure.
Source: FCC OET Equipment Authorization Database (FCC ID A4RGKWS6). Archived dataset reviewed April 2026; model and test-mode context checked October 6, 2026.
Using a laptop or another nearby device?
The RADIHALT copper-nickel blanket is made for directional RF shielding across a lap or work surface. Explore the construction, sizes, and evidence to see whether it suits your setup.
