In-display fingerprint sensors have become commonplace in virtually all Android smartphones, for better or for worse, and five years later...

In-display fingerprint sensors have become commonplace in virtually all Android smartphones, for better or for worse, and five years later…

  • jacktherippah@lemmy.worldEnglish
    101·
    2 days ago

    I’m gonna have to say no to that. I love my ultrasonic sensor. It works when wet and is in a way more reachable location (the screen). No need to reach behind the phone or stretch your finger to unlock, no need to lift your phone when it’s on a table. The success rate is basically identical and it’s lightning fast, even faster than a physical sensor. The final perk is it doesn’t create a large circle opening on the back of a case so the back of your phone is totally smooth save for the camera.

    • uhmbah@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      1 day ago

      My experience is different. I have a pixel 8 for work and pixel 5 for personal. The physical fingerprint reader on the pixel 5 constantly works. The pixel 8, fails way too often.

      • jacktherippah@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        The 8 has a shitty optical sensor. You’ve gotta try those Samsung ultrasonic sensors or those on the Pixel 9s. Way different experience. Just a light tap and it unlocks.