Report says Moto M (XT1663) will feature rear-mounted fingerprint sensor

30 August, 2016
The Moto dimple at the back will double as the sensor.

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  • Anonymous
  • D%M
  • 30 Aug 2016

Personally i would prefer they use the original Moto X (2013) as reference. The X and G are very similar, but the X had a textured hard polycarbonate that's amazing to the touch and very grippy. The G's polycarbonate was also hard, but not textured and thus not as sexy.

Regardless, i am glad to see the awesome ergonomics of the X once again, though i really wish it was a high-midranger instead of a low-midranger the MT SoC implies.

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    • Anonymous
    • iJi
    • 30 Aug 2016

    It's not going to have a 4.6 inch screen.

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      • Racist
      • KAb
      • 30 Aug 2016

      teaspade, 30 Aug 2016Why mtk??? Why not qualcomn?? Who'll buy their Moto G, Moto Z and Moto E series? Its better that they have given an option for Mediatek users. Majority of people dont even care about the processor.

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        • AnonD-567898
        • mbu
        • 30 Aug 2016

        aatif khan, 30 Aug 2016Great to see old design back. But Snapdragon chipset shall... moreIf performace is major point yes - but MediaTek have less security problems.

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          • PSw
          • 30 Aug 2016

          Anonymous, 30 Aug 2016So it's still only Sony putting competitive specs into a sm... moreSony is also putting only 720p and charging you 2-3x for it.

          First time I have seen 1080p on a "4.6 display with fingerprint scanner to boot.

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            • AnonD-66956
            • t5U
            • 30 Aug 2016

            this lenovo has finally destroyed moto with mtk, now moto is also chinese

              Why mtk??? Why not qualcomn??

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                • PA7
                • 30 Aug 2016

                AnonD-501550, 30 Aug 2016I always thought that the M Logo at the back would be the p... moreYes!! That would be cool :o

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                  • Anonymous
                  • PA7
                  • 30 Aug 2016

                  aatif khan, 30 Aug 2016Great to see old design back. But Snapdragon chipset shall... moreNot really that good, since qualcom wont provide gpu driver for SD800 & 801, cause Nougat cancellation to xperia z3. I was fans to SD but not anymore

                    Rear mounted fingerprint scanner is not really comfortable, the best position is the front (if home button is physical) or else integrated in the side power button (as Sony does). This way, you dont need to pick up your phone in order to unlock it.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • mrx
                      • 30 Aug 2016

                      So it's still only Sony putting competitive specs into a smaller package - Moto are sticking with the old saw that if you don't want a big phone you should be happy with weak specs.

                        Great to see old design back.
                        But Snapdragon chipset shall be a better choice than mediatek.

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                          • KZ8
                          • 30 Aug 2016

                          This will be perfect second phone at least for me if they use for snapdragon!!!! 😭😭😭

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 0mn
                            • 30 Aug 2016

                            Mediatek is better at low end processors.

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                              • 2SU
                              • 30 Aug 2016

                              Ohhh older moto design ( legacy ) with dimple as sensor ( thanks for listening moto nova ) and in a 4.6 compact factor ( like a mobile phone ) loving it already

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                                • 7XY
                                • 30 Aug 2016

                                I always thought that the M Logo at the back would be the perfect place to place the fingerprint scanner, Idk why Moto (Lenovo) chose to put the fingerprint scanner in the front

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • sSU
                                  • 30 Aug 2016

                                  Again Mediatek device????????? Lenovo should stop using mediatek processor for motorola

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