The Pixel 10 lineup is rumored to be unveiled on August 20. The Pixel 9 smartphones launched last year came with upgraded biometrics as Google switched...
They’ve been “upgrading” the hardware and software for their fingerprint scanner since they moved away from the only one that ever worked well: the dedicated sensor on the back of the 5. Bring that one back. Every single pixel since the 5 has had an absolutely garbage fingerprint scanner, including the 9.
The rear scanner on my old Pixel 2 was so much faster and more reliable than any under-screen sensor I’ve ever used.
I don’t know why they can’t just stick with what works. It’s been over 5 years since under-screen sensors hit the market and they’re still worse than their predecessors.
I have had no problems whatsoever on my pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner. in fact it’s been the most reliable fingerprint scanner I’ve had in a smartphone ever. it’s fast, rarely misses and doesn’t blind me in the dark
They’ve been “upgrading” the hardware and software for their fingerprint scanner since they moved away from the only one that ever worked well: the dedicated sensor on the back of the 5. Bring that one back. Every single pixel since the 5 has had an absolutely garbage fingerprint scanner, including the 9.
I was tempted to say the sensor on the 8 Pro is fine, but the truth is, I mostly use face unlock.
7a sensor is trash.
The rear scanner on my old Pixel 2 was so much faster and more reliable than any under-screen sensor I’ve ever used.
I don’t know why they can’t just stick with what works. It’s been over 5 years since under-screen sensors hit the market and they’re still worse than their predecessors.
I have had no problems whatsoever on my pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner. in fact it’s been the most reliable fingerprint scanner I’ve had in a smartphone ever. it’s fast, rarely misses and doesn’t blind me in the dark