Face ID is quick, but just not as
quick as fingerprint authentication which over time has been optimized and constantly improved to reach the level it is on at the moment.
It'll never be as
quick as a fingerprint scan.
This isn't something that isn't available in other smartphones, but it seems to work really well here and while it's not as
quick as the fingerprint sensor at unlocking the phone it still seems to work faster than the fingerprint sensor on my Google Pixel, and that's a shame for the Pixel but great for anyone who likes the novelty and ease of use of the face unlock.
Not exact matches
Today we've had a chance to give LG's new eXpo for AT&T a
quick once - over, and on paper, this is a hell of a handset: 5 megapixel autofocus cam, a
fingerprint sensor that doubles
as a d - pad, Snapdragon power, a WVGA display, full QWERTY, and most notably, support for an optional microprojector add - on»
There is also a
fingerprint sensor that functions
as a
Quick Shutter and
Quick Capture to let users easily capture their photos or screenshots directly using their fingers.
In addition, other features also include dual - SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC,
fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, 3350mAh / 3250mAh rechargeable battery
as well
as Quick Charge 3.0 and USB - C port.
As for other specs they include complete dual - band Wi - Fi cover and what looks like good antenna layout, GPS, GLONASS, BDS,
fingerprint sensor, a USB C to 3.5 mm audio jack converter due to missing an audio jack, and a 7500 mAh battery capacity with
Quick Charge which will charge this tablet in 2.9 hours.
This includes using the
fingerprint sensor
as navigation, the Chop Twice for Flashlight, Twist for
Quick Capture, to name a few.
And the
fingerprint sensor is
quick and can double
as a home button, which is a nice touch.
Second - generation Touch ID technology is built into the iPhone 7 and the Touch ID
fingerprint sensor is
as quick as the one in the iPhone 6s.
The larger surface area makes it easier to authenticate, and while the quoted 0.7 ms time isn't
as quick as traditional
fingerprint sensors, the ability to just place your finger on your phone's screen and unlock it is demonstrably cool.
The capsule - sized home button doubles up
as a
fingerprint scanner, which was
quick to unlock the device at most times.
The Note 8's metal and glass design is absolutely gorgeous and screams of top - notch build quality, though you'll definitely want to carry around a cleaning cloth at all times,
as its high - gloss coating is terribly
quick to show
fingerprints and oils.
Finally, the
fingerprint sensor in the back also doubles
as a
quick actions button.
Directly underneath the display is the Z2 Play's
fingerprint sensor, which is
quick to read and can even be used
as a gesture trackpad for navigating around.
In addition to serving
as the home key, this button doubles
as an astonishingly
quick fingerprint reader which can be used to unlock the phone, launch locked down apps, or view locked down files.
Its space bar also doubles
as a
fingerprint scanner, adding an extra layer of security and
quick access to the device.
While the technology works, it's not
as quick to scan and unlock
as current smartphone
fingerprint scanners.
The
fingerprint reader is
quick and located on the front which also doubles
as a touch button capable of entirely replacing onscreen keys (just like we saw on the Moto G5 Plus).
Users can choose one of two options: have virtual home buttons take up space on the display while the
fingerprint sensor is dedicated solely to unlocking the device, or use the
fingerprint sensor
as all three buttons through gestures — long tap for home,
quick tap for back, swipe for app list.
Its fast, responsive performance is powered by the latest Intel 8th - generation Quad Core CPUs and it offers
quick and secure password - free login with Windows Hello, using either the infrared camera or
fingerprint reader (on 13» only),
as well
as a range of storage options including PCIe NVMe SSD.
As mentioned, the
fingerprint scanner is embedded into the power button of the LG G5, so you certainly won't have the opportunity to take a look at the lock screen for a
quick glance at your notifications on pressing the power button, with the scanner unlocking the device and opening the homescreen instead.
The
fingerprint scanner on the back appears lifted straight from the Nexus 6P, and it's just
as quick and accurate.
There are small enhancements, such
as the Google Now widget on the top left of the home screen, the revamped app drawer that you can access by simply swiping up from the
quick access bar, and new gesture controls that let you open the notifications tray by swiping down in the
fingerprint sensor in back.
Quick Charge 2.0 through a USB Type - C port and a physical home button that doubles
as a
fingerprint scanner round out the specs.
Right below the camera module is the rear - mounted
fingerprint sensor, which I'm happy to report is lightning -
quick — so
quick, in fact, that I'd prefer some kind of haptic feedback
as a sign of confirmation that it's done its job.
For those new to GravityBox, here's a
quick explanation: It's an open - source module for the Xposed framework, and it's packed full of features such
as tweaks for the lockscreen, display, phone app, status bar, navigation bar, and power menu,
as well
as quick settings tile management, notification controls,
fingerprint shortcuts, and much more.
The iris scanner is
quick and
as secure
as fingerprint methods, but it still requires holding the phone up awkwardly close to my face and dramatically opening my eyes for it to work.
The
fingerprint scanner is fast and unlocking the device was about
as quick as it can get.
The
fingerprint scanner is said to be efficient and
quick to unlock, and it also doubles up
as a one button navigation system.
But no matter which camp you fall in, we thought we would remind you the
fingerprint sensor isn't just useful for security, but can also be used for
quick access to notifications and, when on the home screen, Samsung Pay
as well.
It might not be the fastest
fingerprint sensor on the market but it's plenty
quick and it functioned
as intended.
While EMUI isn't necessarily my cup of tea it does offer some nice features such
as quick access shortcuts on the lock screen, a theme engine, and the ability to use the
fingerprint sensor to navigate via swipe gestures in place of the on - screen navigation keys.
You'll find a dual - camera system similar to the one on the P9, a 5.2 - inch FHD display, an 8MP front - facer for selfies, a
fingerprint sensor (which doubles
as a handy
quick action button) an octa - core Kirin 950 chipset inside with 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, a 3,000 mAh battery, NFC support, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1.
For example, the VIVO 8 has a feature where you can swipe to the left or right on the
fingerprint sensor to bring up the Edge Bar, and this essentially acts
as a bar full of
quick shortcuts that allow you faster access to a number of apps of your choosing.
While it's fun to advertise either one
as a positive feature,
fingerprint unlock continues to be the
quickest and most reliable method to unlock the S8 using biometrics; especially for those of us who wear glasses.
As the
Fingerprint Quick Action application is not on the Google Play Store, you will need to occasionally revisit the XDA forum to download updates.
Luckily, the
fingerprint reader is
quick and Samsung has also packed in iris and facial recognition
as alternative ways to unlock the phone.
It's packed with a ton of other features, including built - in Amazon Alexa, a
quick screenshot gesture (tap three fingers), support for wireless audio streaming to up to four wireless speakers at the same time and Moto Key, which serves
as a password manager and lets you access password - protected websites with your
fingerprint.
As far as accuracy and reliability of the fingerprint sensors are concerned, both work extremely well, but you will find the one of the Moto Z to be a tad quicker, mainly because of the fact that is reads your fingerprint simply when you touch it, instead of needing to press down on the button as you have to do with the Galaxy S7 Edg
As far
as accuracy and reliability of the fingerprint sensors are concerned, both work extremely well, but you will find the one of the Moto Z to be a tad quicker, mainly because of the fact that is reads your fingerprint simply when you touch it, instead of needing to press down on the button as you have to do with the Galaxy S7 Edg
as accuracy and reliability of the
fingerprint sensors are concerned, both work extremely well, but you will find the one of the Moto Z to be a tad
quicker, mainly because of the fact that is reads your
fingerprint simply when you touch it, instead of needing to press down on the button
as you have to do with the Galaxy S7 Edg
as you have to do with the Galaxy S7 Edge.
As a
quick recap, this variant features a 5.2 - inch Full HD display, a
fingerprint sensor that supports gestures, a 12 MP primary camera, Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of expandable storage.
Being closer to the top end Galaxy S7, the phone also packs a
fingerprint scanner
as well
as Quick Charge 3.0 technology to fast charge its 3300 non-removable battery unit.
Flip it over, however, and it shows off some design tweaks: the
fingerprint scanner, which is positioned to the rear for
quick access, is now a circular opening rather than a square one; while the upgraded 16MP rear camera protrudes slightly from the phone's body thanks to what Huawei has describes
as «the best optical image stabilisation available» - more on that later.
Billed
as «
quick and secure», for both device unlocking and mobile payment authentication, the In - Display
Fingerprint Scanning Technology is invisible to the naked eye, although a graphical UI will show up on Vivo's smartphone screen in «any scenario that fingerprint recognition is requi
Fingerprint Scanning Technology is invisible to the naked eye, although a graphical UI will show up on Vivo's smartphone screen in «any scenario that
fingerprint recognition is requi
fingerprint recognition is required.»
It's pretty easy to reach the
fingerprint sensor, and
as you'd expect the sensor is nice and
quick.
As it's by far the
quickest method of securing your smartphone, setting up and using the
fingerprint sensor on the Mate 7 is easy to recommend.
Once can also perform plenty of basic gestures via the
fingerprint sensor such
as play or pause a song, toggle the split screen mode or the ringer mode, open the notifications panel, open the
quick settings and more.
Inside, you'll find a dual - camera system similar to the one on the P9, a 5.2 - inch FHD display, an 8MP front - facer for selfies, a
fingerprint sensor (which doubles
as a handy
quick action button) an octa - core Kirin 950 chipset inside with 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, a 3,000 mAh battery, NFC support, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1.
That doesn't mean it's impossible,
as you can come across them, but with the feature being so common, even budget devices with a
fingerprint sensor can offer an accurate and
quick experience.
It's
quick, I didn't measure the 0.3 - second claim, but
as far
as a
fingerprint sensor on a mid-range device goes, it's one of the best out there in the market.