When choosing a smartphone, people rarely think about how much harm their purchase can bring. However, scientists have revealed that any modern phone transmits radio emission, which is not useful for people. According to research, French experts called the most harmful smartphones of 2018.
Radio emission is considered harmful, which exceeds the norm of 2 watts per kilogram. Of the 50 “experimental” smartphones, 10 received negative indicators. Based on the data obtained, we present a list of the most toxic smartphones in the world in order of increasing SAR emission rate.
10. Alcatel PIXI 4-6 - 2.10 W / kg
Budget phone was not so safe. Radio emission rate exceeded by 0.1 W / kg. Its average cost is 5.5 thousand rubles. Quite a popular model among buyers due to its 6-inch screen. However, the installed MediaTek MT8321 processor belongs to models with an increased frequency of radio emission.
9. Wiko Tommy 2 - 2.17 W / kg
The French-made Wiko Tommy 2 smartphone is also toxic. The model is not available on the Russian technology market, however, you can order it from international Internet sites such as Ozon.ru. Its indicator is exceeded by 0.17 points from the norm. Experts do not recommend using this device.
8. One Plus-5T - 2.23 W / kg
The next toxic smartphone is well advertised by marketers and costs around 40,000 rubles. The manufacturer offers the buyer a 6-inch flagship with a powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. However, French experts found that this model is not recommended for human use, since the radio emission rate is 2.23 W / kg.
7. Huawei Mate 9 - 2.25 W / kg
Another representative of the latest generation of smartphones with poor radio emission results. It also has a screen diagonal of 6 inches. It was the brand of the display used that greatly influenced the formation of the toxicity indicator. It is worth considering several times before buying it, since its price is based on 25,000 rubles.
6. Orange Dive 72 - 2.27 W / kg
A smartphone manufactured in the Republic of Moldova, valued at approximately 8,000 rubles. In Russia, sales of the device are not carried out, its purchase is possible only through the official online store Orange. But this is not worth doing, since the radio signal index of this model is higher than the standard by 0.27 W / kg.
5. Neffos X1– 2.32 W / kg
The Neffos X1 smartphone is introduced by the renowned manufacturer of TP-Link routers. This model is recognized by scientists as one of the most harmful. Its radiation is 2.32 W / kg. The norm is exceeded, since the phone is operated using the MediaTek Helio P10 processor, the same manufacturer as the Alcatel PIXI 4-6 brand.
4. Huawei Honor 8 - 2.34 W / kg
The popular model of the Chinese manufacturer Huawei also appeared in the list of the most toxic smartphones in the world. Her indicator was 2.34 W / kg. The cost of Honor 8 starts at 10,000 rubles. Long-term use of the telephone can adversely affect human health, especially if the storage location is a pocket.
3. Echo Star Plus - 2.39 W / kg
Another French representative of the list of the most harmful smartphones in terms of SAR. Echo Star Plus is equipped with a 5-inch screen and a MediaTek MT6737 processor. Note that this chip model is already found for the third time. It is impossible to buy a phone in Russian stores “CSN” or “M-Video”.
2. HiSense F23 - 2.40 W / kg
The recently released model of the Chinese manufacturer HiSense F23 is recognized by scientists as one of the most toxic. Her indicator is above the norm by 0.40 W / kg. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen and a 4-core processor all the same company MediaTek. Experts do not recommend using the HiSense F23 phone.
1. Wiko View - 2.52 W / kg
The most toxic smartphone in the world was the representative of the French company Wiko. The SAR rate of the phone is exceeded by 0.52 W / kg, which is extremely undesirable for a person. The device can not be bought in Russia, but can be ordered on Ozon.ru. Its starting price will start at 11,000 rubles. The smartphone has a fairly powerful Qualcomm processor.
Back in 2017, the Xiaomi Mi A1 model with a SAR of 1.75 W / kg was considered the most harmful smartphone, which is less than the established norm in 2018. This phenomenon is associated with the development and improvement of technology. When buying a smartphone, it is not recommended to choose a model with processors from MediaTek and Qualcomm.
