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Google is switching the Pixel 9 to an ultrasonic fingerprint reader (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 104 points 4 months ago (4 children)

I miss the physical fingerprint reader on the back. Plus you could program it to pull your notification screen down.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Same. It was in the perfect spot, and worked 100% of the time for me.

The in-screen one on my Pixel 6 works maybe 50% of the time, and for whatever reason just hates my right thumb, the one it really needs to be able to read. Even with it saved 5 times.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

Pixel 6 Pro worked marvelous for me all the time. I have the 8 Pro now, and now the fingerprint reader is a real mess.

But yeah, the reader on the back was perfect.

[–] dandroid 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I sort of had the opposite experience. My pixel 5's fingerprint reader worked about 20% of the time. It was so bad. I've actually had a much better experience with the Pixel 7's in-screen one. It's probably 90% successful. Before my Pixel 5, I had a OnePlus 6, and that one was like 99% successful.

I did prefer the location on the back, though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Mine used to work somewhat. Then I got fed up with the errors when unlocking and deleted my finger prints. Now, I get bit with that known bug on Pixel 6 that won't let you register fingerprints (I tried again when I replaced the screen protector - even with no protector). I gave up on that fingerprint reader and 5G on this phone. It still works overall so I refuse to replace it for another year or two.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 4 months ago

rear fingerprint reader was peak and I don't know why it went away.

with a rear reader I could grab my phone and it would be unlocked with an index finger before I've even lifted it to my face. it was all one smooth motion.

Now, I have to pull it out of my pocket, orient it correctly so my thumb can hit the correct part of the screen, half the time shake the phone or swipe up to wake up the screen to make the reader work consistently, then hold down my thumb for at least a second longer than I would have to with my rear reader.

dumbest so called "advancement" in years.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

I recently switched to the 8a from a Poco F1, and this is the one thing I really miss...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I bought a Pixel 5 two years ago for exactly that reason (fingerprint on the back) and its small size. I love this phone but honestly the fingerprint reader works 70-80% of the time depending on sweaty hands etc. and by now I wish it was on the front because it often lays on the table and I have to pick it up. It all has its pros and cons and I think an ultrasonic under the display is the best option (right after apples face id).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Pixel 5 is perfect. I'd love a updated model that size.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Never had issues with the Pixel 2 XL. The reader worked great. Even with stuff on my hands it would still work,eventually (2-3 tries). It picked up great with dry hands.