Do EMF phone cases actually work?
What a shielding case must accomplish without forcing the phone to transmit harder.
Read the guide →We buy products at retail, measure the same source with and without them, and publish the before-and-after numbers — including the failures and products that make readings worse. No sponsored verdicts.
Before-and-after measurements from products we purchased and tested independently.
| Product | Claim on the box | Verdict | Measured change | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYB Phone Pouch SYB (Shield Your Body) · full report → | “Powerful radiation blocker for cell phone; durable anti-radiation case / pouch. Fits phones up to 4.33 in wide.” | ❌ No effect | 0.7% | $26 |
| WaveBlock phone sticker WaveBlock · full report → | “The only patented, scientifically backed, lab-tested 5G-shield EMF reduction sticker. USA made.” | ⚠️ Backfires | +4% | $29.95 |
| Large WiFi Router Cover Router Guard · full report → | “Blocks 90% of router EMF and 5G; Wi-Fi still usable.” | 🟡 Partial | 32.1% | $49.59 |
Understand what measurements mean, which claims are physically possible, and which simple changes may beat an expensive product.
What a shielding case must accomplish without forcing the phone to transmit harder.
Read the guide →A measurement-based look at shielding products, stickers, pendants, and common claims.
Read the guide →Why a few extra feet can matter more than many products marketed as protection.
Read the guide →The source, meters, distance and operating mode stay fixed. The product is the only variable.
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