Apple · 2023
iPhone 15 Pro Max SAR Value
Head SAR 1.07 W/kg · Body SAR 1.11 W/kg per FCC testing (FCC ID BCG-E8440A). The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Head SAR (FCC)
1.07
W/kg averaged over 1g tissue
Body SAR
1.11 W/kg
(69% of FCC limit)
FCC ID
BCG-E8440A
Released 2023
Head SAR vs FCC Limit
Moderate (50–80% of FCC limit)
Visualizes head SAR (1.07 W/kg = 67%) against the FCC ceiling of 1.6 W/kg.
Context
What this number means
At 1.07 W/kg, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's head SAR is in the typical range for current smartphones — about 67% of the FCC's 1.6 W/kg ceiling. Most flagship iPhones, Galaxies, and Pixels cluster in this 0.80–1.20 W/kg band.
Remember: SAR is a peak-power compliance test against a tissue-mimicking phantom. Your real exposure depends on signal strength, distance from the phone, and call duration. To model actual exposure at distance, try the RADIHALT EMF Calculator.
Comparison
How does the iPhone 15 Pro Max compare?
Other Apple models with similar SAR profiles.
Practical Steps
Reduce real exposure from your iPhone 15 Pro Max
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.
iPhone 15 Pro Max SAR FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAR value of the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a head SAR of 1.07 W/kg and a body SAR of 1.11 W/kg per FCC testing (FCC ID BCG-E8440A). Both values are measured against the U.S. FCC limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max safe to use?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max'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 iPhone 15 Pro Max compare to other phones?
At 1.07 W/kg head SAR, the iPhone 15 Pro Max sits at 67% of the FCC limit. Modern flagship phones typically report head SAR values between 0.80 and 1.30 W/kg.
How can I reduce my iPhone 15 Pro Max'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 BCG-E8440A). Last reviewed April 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.
