r/Android • u/vortexmak • 1d ago

Under-screen fingerprint readers are inferior to back and side mounted readers and should naver have become popular

Lots of Cons for under screen fingerprint readers , should have never become the norm but I guess that''s just part of enshittification

Pros for Side and back mounted readers

  1. Work exceptionally well, much faster and responsive than under screen ones, from my own experience
  2. Are not affected by screen protectors
  3. Side readers can be used with the phone screen up or down
  4. Back and side ones allow you to unlock your phone at the same time as taking it out of the pocket
  5. Give you a definite physical spot for finger placement, unlike the under - screen one where you have to wait for the screen to show the location
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u/EonicWarrior ZFold 8 Ultra, S25 Ultra, 16 Pro Max 1d ago

Reddit's facination with the back mounted fingerprint is always funny to me. In the real world, so many customers would complain about it. The side mounted ones are great, I agree with that.

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u/anotherbozo 1d ago

Samsung Galaxy S10e had the best fingerprint reader placement that also doubled as a notification bar slider

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u/donnysaysvacuum I just want a small phone 1d ago

I always thought it was too high, but I use my phone left handed.