The Google Pixel 9 trio is using Qualcomm's 2nd gen ultrasonic fingerprint reader

14 August 2024
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses a side-mounted reader instead. Previously, the Pixel 8 and older models used optical fingerprint readers.

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jiyen235, 14 Aug 2024The X100 Ultra has more upgrades compared to the X90 Pro+ t... moreChinese phones are full of domestic components to decrease costs.
Ex9lain how these Ultras have similar final price compared to non-pro iphones

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    jiyen235, 14 Aug 2024The X100 Ultra has more upgrades compared to the X90 Pro+ t... moreX100U vs X90 Pro+

    Lost 1 camera : less costs, less R&D to design internals to fit
    New SoC , new E7 screen , new periscope.

    I doubt BoM has changed even $30.

      Anonymous, 14 Aug 2024Tensor is cost cutting excepexisee for Poogle, they save a ... moreIf the rumor that the pixel 10 series tensor chips are going to be manufactured by TSMC instead of samsung is true, maybe we'll see some improvements from them. I wonder how they'd compare to qualcomm and mediatek chips if they were given a "fair" shot, because right now they have the added handicap of samsung manufacturing, same as exynos.

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        Anonymous, 14 Aug 2024The $100 price increase from the 8 Pro ($140 increase when ... moreYou don't know how much BoM has changed.
        You and other would still complain if it was $1300 with 8g3.

          BMHater12, 14 Aug 2024And Vivo doesn't use that gigantic ultrasonic scanner ... morethey had to let go of it because the X100 Ultra had both a large battery AND huge cameras. I think if Vivo keeps having these huge cams they won't be able to provide that sensor again, look at the temps of the phone, they're too high. The X100 Ultra is completely stacked. The phone's gonna burst lol

            Anonymous, 14 Aug 20248 series had ufs3.1 even for 256/512 gb variants. New ten... moreThe X100 Ultra has more upgrades compared to the X90 Pro+ than the Pixel 9 Pro XL has to the Pixel 6 Pro.

            These brands are expected to give a new chip every year, even Apple doesn't charge higher for just a chip change. So by your logic, the cost of developing a mid chip is 100 dollars. So Apple develops the best CPUs rn, shouldn't they cost 500 dollars more at least?

            Or what about cameras, the variable aperture of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the quad, great sensor cam setup means the phone should cost 700 dollars more than a Pixel.

            Do you expect the Pixel to cost the same as something else that's clearly better?

              Eduard33, 14 Aug 2024This is not the same sensor that Vivo used. Vivo used the 3... moreThey use the cheaper, smaller one that SAMSUNG used back in 2021 and expect to get congratulated? I'm sorry but are they paying me or am I paying them? lol

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                Jik boers, 14 Aug 2024Why not partning for tensor chips but Only for fingerprint... moreTensor is cost cutting excepexisee for Poogle, they save a lot from these cheap chips and don't pass the benefit to customer

                Tensor G3 chip $30

                SD8 Gen 4 $240

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                  Anonymous, 14 Aug 20248 series had ufs3.1 even for 256/512 gb variants. New ten... moreThe $100 price increase from the 8 Pro ($140 increase when comparing 256gb to 256gb) is asking a lot for such a marginal spec increase. Especially since this is still a Samsung SoC! The worst in the business for flagships.

                  Unless you are getting a fantastic trade-in deal, the value here is maybe the lowest Google has ever offered for a Pixel.

                    They should start using Qualcomm's SoC next.

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                      Why not partning for tensor chips but Only for fingerprint scanner ?

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                        BMHater12, 14 Aug 2024And Vivo doesn't use that gigantic ultrasonic scanner ... more2025

                        OnePlus + iqoo = ultrasonic
                        Oppo + vivo = optical

                        Some chinese brands are waiting for the ultrasonic from goddix to be ready to use.

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                          jiyen235, 14 Aug 2024I wonder, is this the small fingerprint reader from S21 onw... more8 series had ufs3.1 even for 256/512 gb variants.
                          New tensynos
                          New front camera.
                          New finger scanner
                          Costs to develop 1 more model

                          Did you expect to be same price?

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                            Anton .el PAPI., 14 Aug 2024They finally eliminated that disgusting optical fingerprint... moreMost people had no issues with it. This move was only for a small percentage of people with much dryer hands where the optical one was not able to consistently read their fingers. Some of these people would avoid all phones with optical FPS. Now they can rejoice.

                              BMHater12, 14 Aug 2024And Vivo doesn't use that gigantic ultrasonic scanner ... moreYeah unfortunately it looks like it's very expensive and brands rather use the cheaper one

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                                After using all types, surely in-screen is the worst

                                  [deleted post]Aww that's a shame. I guess I should have read the size more carefully. I wish companies would just adopt the big boy, at least for high end phones.

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                                    So? Others brand used it too. It’s not a big deal. Plus all the Pixel 9 models (be it the vanilla version or the Pro or the extra Pro) get the same SoC 🤦🏻‍♂️ yet the price is different and can go as 200 USD differences 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️
                                    Same weak SoC, only different RAM, Storage and camera (lens) setup 🤦🏻‍♂️

                                      They finally eliminated that disgusting optical fingerprint reader and yet I see people complaining hahaha, no wonder companies do what they want! Because as Steve Jobs said, people don't know what they want haha. The important thing is that they eliminated that garbage that is capable of leaving you blind in the dark.

                                        [deleted post]And Vivo doesn't use that gigantic ultrasonic scanner anymore sadly

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