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The Galaxy S21’s new Qualcomm fingerprint scanner should finally fix the problems with the last-gen

The Galaxy S21’s new Qualcomm fingerprint scanner should finally fix the problems with the last-gen

January 15, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy S21 flagship smartphones have finally been unpacked officially. As expected, these Samsung flagships for early 2021 are packed with class-leading specifications. On the list of the upgraded specifications, we also find the new and (claimed to be) much improved ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner on all three of the Galaxy S21 devices. Samsung...
Qualcomm’s new ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is 1.7x bigger than before

Qualcomm’s new ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is 1.7x bigger than before

January 11, 2021
With the launch of the Snapdragon 855 back in 2018, Qualcomm debuted the first-gen Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor. The under-display fingerprint sensor solution used ultrasonic waves for biometric authentication, making it more secure and accurate than optical sensors that use light for the same purpose. As a result, many flagship devices, like the Galaxy S10...
Qualcomm partners with BOE to bring Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanners to more devices

Qualcomm partners with BOE to bring Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanners to more devices

April 15, 2020
In a move to push wider adoption of its in-display ultrasonic fingerprint technology on premium smartphones, Qualcomm on Tuesday inked a strategic deal with the Chinese smartphone display maker BOE. Under this partnership, BOE‌ will offer its customers integrated OLED panels with Qualcomm’s 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensors built-in. BOE‌ is the second-largest smartphone OLED panel...
Samsung Galaxy S10 may ditch iris scanner for faster and larger in-display fingerprint sensor

Samsung Galaxy S10 may ditch iris scanner for faster and larger in-display fingerprint sensor

November 2, 2018
As we get closer to the end of the year we always begin to see more rumors surrounding the next flagship that is scheduled from Samsung. Lately, we have heard that the upcoming Galaxy S10 could very well be the last Galaxy S series smartphone that comes with a + (plus) variant. There was also...
Huawei Mate 10 sequel will reportedly have Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

Huawei Mate 10 sequel will reportedly have Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

March 23, 2018
Qualcomm first demoed its ultrasonic fingerprint sensing technology in July in collaboration with Vivo. Since then, we haven't heard anything about the company's ultrasonic fingerprint sensing tech. The Vivo X20 Plus UD is the world's first phone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, but it uses Synaptics' optical fingerprint sensor instead. Now, a report by Digitimes states...
Vivo’s Prototype Device Showcases New Under-display Fingerprint Scanner

Vivo’s Prototype Device Showcases New Under-display Fingerprint Scanner

July 3, 2017
Last month at MWC Shanghai 2017, Qualcomm announced a new range of ultrasonic fingerprint solutions with the introduction of "Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors". The new solution allows OEMs to implement a fingerprint sensor under display, glass, or metal. At the time, Qualcomm said that it would be collaborating with Vivo to demonstrate its Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensor...