New cell phones in 2010, do they have dangerous radiation?
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New cell phones in 2010:
Some push cell phone radiation limit
February 2010. Motorola Droid, Blackberry Bold 9700, HTC Magic and LG Chocolate Touch, hyped as the latest and greatest new cell phones in 2010, rate high marks from tech experts for performance and features. But the flashy ads don't disclose that these new models top the radiation charts. EWG has found that all four phones’ emissions are pushing the edge of radiofrequency radiation safety limits set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
But 2010's offerings aren't all bad news. Three new phones — Motorola Brute i680, Samsung Mythic, and Pantech Impact — rank among the lowest-emission devices on the market.
EWG has compiled radiation data for new phones given top marks by CNET, PCMag.com, PC World and Consumer Reports. Technical experts at these publications rate phones for performance, usability, features and aesthetics but not radiation output. [See sources.]
Cell phones emit radiofrequency radiation to send and receive voice and text messages. Some but not all studies suggest this radiation may increase risks for brain and salivary gland cancer. Scientists around the world are conducting studies to resolve the many uncertainties. In the meantime, EWG recommends that cell phone users buy phones with low emissions and follow our tips to minimize radiation exposure.
The list below shows emissions levels of new phones recommended by technical experts:
Ordered by tech expert rank. View by radiation level.
| Tech Expert Rank * | Phone Model | Service carrier(s) |
Radiation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 |  | Motorola Droid | Verizon Wireless | 1.50 W/kg |  |
| # 2 |  | Apple iPhone 3G S | AT&T | 1.19 W/kg |  |
| # 3 |  | HTC Nexus One by Google | T-Mobile | 1.39 W/kg |  |
| # 4 |  | Blackberry Bold 9700 | AT&T, T-Mobile | 1.55 W/kg |  |
| # 5 |  | Samsung Instinct HD (SPH-M850) | Sprint | 1.16 W/kg | |
| # 6 |  | Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR | T-Mobile | 1.10 W/kg |  |
| # 7 |  | Motorola Brute i680 | Sprint | 0.86 W/kg |  |
| # 8 |  | Pantech Impact | AT&T, AT&T GoPhone | 0.92 W/kg | |
| # 9 |  | LG Chocolate Touch (VX8575) | Verizon Wireless | 1.46 W/kg | |
| # 10 |  | Samsung Mythic (SGH-A897) | AT&T, AT&T GoPhone | 1.08 W/kg | |
Show the rest of the phones recommended by technical experts.
* Ratings are based on expert reviews of phone performance, usability, features and aesthetics. See sources.