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Are cell phones safe? Many research groups around the world are working to find out. Your cell phone emits radiation to send voice and text messages from you to the other caller. Some (not all) studies of frequent cell-phone users suggest this radiation may increase risks for cancer or children's behavior problems. Use this guide to find your phone and safer, low-radiation choices. [more tips]

Best and Worst Phones*

Listing is based on phones currently available from major carriers. You can also see all available phones or all phones (current and legacy) ranked by radiation.

 BEST PHONES (low radiation) WORST PHONES (high radiation)
LG Quantum [AT&T]Motorola Bravo (MB520) [AT&T]
Casio EXILIM [Verizon Wireless]Motorola Droid 2 Global [Verizon Wireless]
Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]Palm Pixi [Sprint]
Pantech Breeze II (P2000) [AT&T, AT&T GoPhone]Motorola Boost i335 [Boost Mobile]
Samsung Mesmerize (Galaxy S) [CellularONE, U.S. Cellular]Blackberry Bold 9700 [AT&T, T-Mobile]
Samsung Fascinate [Verizon Wireless]HTC Magic (T-Mobile myTouch 3G) [T-Mobile]
Samsung SGH-a197 [AT&T GoPhone]Motorola i335 [Sprint]
Samsung Contour (SCH-R250) [MetroPCS]Motorola W385 [Boost Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless]
Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669) [T-Mobile]Motorola Boost i290 [Boost Mobile]
Samsung SGH-T249 [T-Mobile]Motorola Quantico [U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS]

Best and Worst Smartphones*

Listing is based on all Smartphones in the database. You can also see all Smartphones ranked by radiation.

 BEST PHONES (low radiation) WORST PHONES (high radiation)
LG Quantum [AT&T]Motorola Bravo (MB520) [AT&T]
Samsung Mesmerize (Galaxy S) [CellularONE, U.S. Cellular]Motorola Droid 2 Global [Verizon Wireless]
Samsung Fascinate [Verizon Wireless]Palm Pixi [Sprint]
Samsung Captivate (I897) [AT&T]HTC Magic (T-Mobile myTouch 3G) [T-Mobile]
Samsung Continuum [Verizon Wireless]Blackberry Bold 9700 [AT&T, T-Mobile]
Motorola Devour [Verizon Wireless]Motorola CHARM [T-Mobile]
Motorola Flipside (MB508) [AT&T]Motorola DEFY [T-Mobile]
Motorola Backflip Enzo [AT&T]Motorola Droid [Verizon Wireless]
Samsung Transform [Sprint, CREDO]Motorola Droid R2D2 [Verizon Wireless]
Garmin-Asus Garminfone [T-Mobile]Motorola Droid 2 [Verizon Wireless]

* Updated December 2010.




Legal Disclaimer: EWG's cell phone database is dynamic, which means that the cell phone ranking numbers may change based on evolving science, new information on SAR radiation exposures, market conditions, or other factors. Please be advised that EWG does not recommend that companies create marketing materials based on the EWG rating system, given that the rankings may change as the database is updated. EWG makes no representations or warranties about any of the products rated on this site. EWG hereby disclaims all warranties with regard to the products on the site, including express, statutory, implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.