Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy S9
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display6.2 inches
ChipsetExynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
FCC identifierA3LSMG960U
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only0.35 W/kg22% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only0.96 W/kg60% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only— not listed
Head SAR · simultaneous1.25 W/kg78% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous0.95 W/kg59% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | — W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | — W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.32 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 1.27 W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMG960U — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
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General
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| Announced | February 25, 2018 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available. Released 2018, March |
| Price (historical source) | About 420 EUR |
| Model Names | SM-G965F, SM-G965U, SM-G965W, SM-G9650, SM-G965U1, SM-G965N, SCV39, SM-G965X, SC-03K |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.2 inches, 98.3 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.537 (sunlight) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0m, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps) |
| Selfie Camera | Dual Camera: 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22m, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Selfie Camera Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Selfie Camera Video | 1440p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 86h |
| Charging | 15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent) |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 246660 (v7) GeekBench: 8883 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Internal Storage | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker Test | Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 80dB |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA |
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