Recent reports have highlighted concerns about radiation emissions from Apple’s iPhones, with regulatory bodies from South Korea, France, and the Netherlands taking notice. Chinese netizens are now in the spotlight after sharing a video testing the electromagnetic radiation of these phones.
Multiple international authorities have been addressing the issue. South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT recently requested a report from Apple regarding the radiation levels of the iPhone 12. Previously, the iPhone 12 faced suspension from the French market because its radiation emissions for limbs exceeded the EU standard of 4W/kg. Similarly, the Dutch authorities have asked Apple for clarifications about these concerns.
The radiation concerns of Apple’s phones have not gone unnoticed in mainland China. According to the Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, Beijing Shuihua Qingyang Technology Co., Ltd., a producer of electromagnetic shielding products, recently released three videos testing Apple’s phone radiation. In the video, an expert claiming to have 19 years of experience in the electromagnetic radiation industry used a TES-593 instrument to test eight Apple phone models. The results indicated that the radiation levels of the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone XS MAX, and iPhone XS all exceeded 4W/kg. Interestingly, the iPhone 12 Pro showed a spike in radiation levels immediately after a call was ended.
However, it should be noted that the tests were not conducted in a standard laboratory for radiation measurement and did not strictly follow industry standards such as YD/T 1644.2-2011.
In response, an Apple technical support hotline consultant stated that the information comes from a third party, and Apple cannot vouch for its accuracy. Regarding concerns about the iPhone 12, the consultant mentioned that if there were updates, they would be posted on the official website. Additionally, in mainland China, the iPhone 12 meets the national standard GB 21288-2007 and is considered safe for regular use. According to the technical consultant, the iPhone 12 model A2404 has a maximum SAR of 0.483W/kg, which complies with the national standard GB21288-2007.
Public Reaction:
Many netizens shared their thoughts on this issue:
- “Please continue to track reports on the iPhone 12. Many people are still using it, and we want a definitive answer to ensure peace of mind.”
- “With radiation exceeding standards and 5G underperforming, aren’t Apple fans a bit worried?”
- “Chinese Apple fans have strong radiation resistance; there’s no problem.”
- “This scared me so much that I immediately threw my phone away.”
- “Why only respond to China’s standards? By default, does this mean it exceeds radiation levels in other countries?”
- “So, if it meets China’s standards, which are lower, does that mean it’s acceptable?”
Apple’s response and further tests are highly anticipated.