Sunday debate: In-display vs rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
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- Corporal Clegg
- PYs
- 09 Jul 2018
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner is the best.
I need to use those under the screen fingerprint readers in my workplace, they are terrible. They are slow, inconsistent, fail a lot. I had to contact tech support many times and have had the fingerprint reader bypassed because it simply fails. Until this type of fingerprint reader really gets more precise and faster, I would never want it on my phone. At the moment, awful technology.
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- S6 User
- 8mp
- 09 Jul 2018
Any issues on new methods of FPS placement need to ironed out before implementation.
Yes, Front In-display would be cool IF it works like a capacitive, effectiveness needs to be tested with a tempered glass screen protector.
Side placement maybe viable, but only if this doesn't create a weak point in drop protection:
https://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_might_have_a_fingerprint_reader_on_the_side_and_a_super_wide_angle_lens-news-32109.php
- T
- TommyStor.
- BH9
- 09 Jul 2018
In a small smartphone is better rear mounted but in a big smartphone is better in the front.
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- Imperator Neubaticus
- sxs
- 09 Jul 2018
r33fd, 08 Jul 2018I know not many people will agree with me these days but I ... moreIf you can't see that an under display fps is the marriage of function and form then you're just being stubborn. Granted the tech isn't optimized yet, but it will be.
- Z
- Zenodroid
- LgH
- 09 Jul 2018
H-1, 08 Jul 2018Based on my readings..
Back placed:
Pros:
- convenient p... moreBack fps.
Biggest con : need to be picked up every time, and you can't just have your phone laying front up and unlock it.
- M
- Manhurt
- tx0
- 08 Jul 2018
Hmm... Based Mi8 and Mi8 EE, Mi 8EE has smaller Battery size despite larger FPS sensor. So if its has smaller under display FPS is okay.
I dont mind about FPS sensor much since if its works well.
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- r33fd
- n2x
- 08 Jul 2018
I know not many people will agree with me these days but I would still prefer a home button with fs inside it on the front of the device.
Yes, no everybody wants to be in the race of "who has the biggest screen to body ratio". Some people still prefer function over form.
- kingrichmond
- LBH
- 08 Jul 2018
in the screen scanner is stupid.
I rather Front mounted, then side mounted can come second
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- H-1
- aXL
- 08 Jul 2018
AnonD-762416, 08 Jul 2018I don't think you get it. I was talking about a $0.99 app. ... moreI don't think you get it.. I was talking about a free app: xposed edge. Add gravity box to the mix and you've got huge gesture customizations, but, and let me phrase it the way you do, I doubt you know what root is :)
Also, with fingerprint gestures you don't have to touch the screen to move between gallery photos (i.e. When you're showing your favorite pet photos to your friend), so your hand doesn't get in the way.
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- AnonD-762416
- mY{
- 08 Jul 2018
Anonymous, 08 Jul 2018Why go Rear Or In-Screen when you can have a Power-Button a... moreBecause few people wants an uncomfortable brick with thick sharp edges? Why do I know this for a fact? I checked how few phones Sony sells... :)
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- AnonD-762416
- mY{
- 08 Jul 2018
H-1, 08 Jul 2018I have a full gesture system, 14+ custom gestures on edge, ... moreI don't think you get it. I was talking about a $0.99 app. The reason being, if you're using your phone then you're using your screen and then a gesture on the front is as useful as one on the rear.
- The Scientist Pigeon
- rhV
- 08 Jul 2018
There are reasons for back fingerprint scanners until in display arrived.
SPACE was main concern while front/side/back have same fault: their removal will tend one step closer to better water resistance in longer TIME of use.
In display solved the problem for many people who are thumb convenient, their fingerprint is not readable for many reason and again thumb has more space which result in some how fingerprint recognition.
This tech is not flawless, when the chip inside the display lose functionality, it would be more difficult to swap the reader than other methods.
by the way, this will result in better water resistance and force manufacturers to develop more suitable touch screen to interact under water or with wet surface.
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- Mate 10 user
- g5E
- 08 Jul 2018
I care more about flat screen
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- AnonD-773569
- nGQ
- 08 Jul 2018
How about both?
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- Anonymous
- thf
- 08 Jul 2018
Why go Rear Or In-Screen when you can have a Power-Button and FingerPrint Scanner altogether???? AKA Xperias pre Ugly XZ2 Series.
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- Luxor
- wHT
- 08 Jul 2018
Imperator Neubaticus, 08 Jul 2018Side mounted is easier to reach with the thumb but it doesn... moreYou dont need to pick up your phone either if you use password or pattern. You end up using the screen after unlocking anyway.
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- M2k
- gWt
- 08 Jul 2018
The on screen of course. It's the future. Saying u want on the back is like saying u want the android hard keys back. Remember those early android days? Just clunky looking.
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- H-1
- dMB
- 08 Jul 2018
AnonD-762416, 08 Jul 2018No gestures on a touch screen? I'll have to send a complain... moreI have a full gesture system, 14+ custom gestures on edge, notification bar and whatnot. And that's on a $80 phone
I'm talking about fingerprint gestures to drop down notification or flip photos without touching the screen.