It’s one of those debates that for now remains unsettled. Do cell phones have a negative affect on our health? Some studies have linked cell phone radiation to medical problems, and others point to there is no conclusive evidence. What is for certain, the ever evolving and popular devices DO emit radiation. Late last week, the Environmental Working Group released a very comprehensive guide to cell phone radiation, rating 1000 cell phones.
Here are the Top 10 worst and best according to the EWG…
EWG’s top 10 phones, based on low emissions:
1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) [AT&T]
2. Motorola RAZR V8 [CellularONE]
3. Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]
4. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]
5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]
6. Samsung Gravity (SGH-t459) [CellularONE, T-Mobile]
7. T-Mobile Sidekick [T-Mobile]
8. LG Xenon (GR500) [AT&T]
9. Motorola Karma QA1 [AT&T]
10. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]
EWG’s list of highest radiation phones:
1. Motorola MOTO VU204 [Verizon Wireless]
2. T-Mobile myTouch 3G [T-Mobile]
3. Kyocera Jax S1300 [Virgin Mobile]
4. Blackberry Curve 8330 [Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless, MetroPCS]
5. Motorola W385 [U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless]
6. T-Mobile Shadow [T-Mobile]
7. Motorola C290 [Sprint, Kajeet]
8. Motorola i335 [Sprint]
9. Motorola MOTO VE240 [Cricket, MetroPCS]
10. Blackberry Bold 9000 [AT&T]
The results are based on the Specific Absorption Rate when the phone is held at the ear. You’ll notice the iPhone isn’t on either of the Top 10 lists. So how does Apple’s device fair? A quick search of the smartphone shows this …
The Environmental Working Group’s study suggests cell phone users use a headset, bluetooth or conventional, in order to reduce radiation exposure to our heads.
