Discussion - The fingerprint sensor belongs on the front of the smartphone – here's why

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SenorThrottles
SenorThrottles
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• 10y ago
↵Punchy506 said: Why do I need a fingerprint scanner? I have a 10 digit pin and smartlock set up to my home and moto 360. No desire to pay with NFC either.
Then this article has no relevenace to you...
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baldilocks
baldilocks
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• 10y ago
On the back works best for me. Love where it is on the Nexus 6P.
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Leorex
Leorex
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• 10y ago
Sounds like the OP is suffering from "everyone else's experiences match my own, so they should do what I say"

I have a 6P and I happen to think the rear placement is quite convenient. Yes, it doesn't work on a desk, but if I get a call, I pick up the phone. I rarely, if ever, use the phone while it is laying down.

so.... for me.... you points just aren't valid.
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keekai05
keekai05
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• 10y ago
↵SenorThrottles said: Then this article has no relevenace to you...
He's a keyboard warrior lol
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• 10y ago
↵Leorex said: Sounds like the OP is suffering from "everyone else's experiences match my own, so they should do what I say"

I have a 6P and I happen to think the rear placement is quite convenient. Yes, it doesn't work on a desk, but if I get a call, I pick up the phone. I rarely, if ever, use the phone while it is laying down.

so.... for me.... you points just aren't valid.
In plain English in the second paragraph he stated this was only his opinion and he understands other people may have other preferences. He never said it would work best for everyone else.
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marorun
marorun
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• 10y ago
↵PootisMan said: That's why I'm waiting for manufacturers to build the fingerprint scanner within the screen itself. It's going to solve this issue no problem and save space in the process.
Qualcomm already has the tech and its will be implimented in high end device using SD820.

Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner its called.
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marorun
marorun
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• 10y ago
↵Macky said: "For example, it could be a physical home key, like the ones on the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices, or, if it has to be a capacitive sensor, it should always wake the device whenever it detects a touch – like the scanners on Huawei's handsets or the OnePlus"

You are wrong and biased towards Apple and Samsung... Why are you hating Sony so much you idiots??? Their fingerprint is best positioned where it is!
I am tired of big ass bezel on the front of the phone much more than the need for a fingerprint scanner...
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Finalflash
Finalflash
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• 10y ago
↵jove39 [deleted] said: Well...andriod oem should just reduce top & bottom bezel and keep scanner on the back. I'd prefer short phone over a physical button on front.

Other option is to embed scanner in screen (already said in 1st comment)...qualcomm already has technology.
This whole article is bad in that it's whole premise revolves around the 1% case of the phone being on the table (no tablet will have a rear sensor). The 99% case of office on hand or pocket gives the rear scanner the best use case. Smaller bezels and all are just icing on that delicious cake.
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marorun
marorun
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• 10y ago
↵oozz009 said: I hate the idea of a fingeprint on the display itself. I mean the fingerprints actually look nice on the phone and it contributes to the design, plus if it were to go away it would give the impression that your phone has less hardware than what you paid for. In other words, the screen method would feel cheaper despite the fact that it has its benefits!
Not cheaper just cleaner with smaller bezel.
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Arch_Fiend
Arch_Fiend
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• 10y ago
I Agree, The Front Is The Best Place For A Scanner.
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