Google announced the Pixel 9 series with some major upgrades, and to be fair, the general design language is pretty similar to that of the iPhone lineup. However, the new design does make the Pixel look more premium and a proper flagship, something that Google struggled with in the past. Another aspect where Google was struggling the most was with the in-display optical sensor, which was slow and less reliable than the ultrasonic sensors on Samsung flagships.
Pixel 9 lineup features the same ultrasonic fingerprint scanner as the Galaxy S24 devices
Users have been wanting an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the Pixel lineup for a while now as it was not only slow but less reliable as well. I have been using the Pixel 8 Pro since last year and one of the biggest issues I have with the device is its slow recognition for authentication. The screen above the sensor lights up and it scans your fingerprint to let you in the device.
I personally feel that the Pixel 8 Pro's fingerprint scanner is not on par with some of the other companies, such as Samsung, which has been using an ultrasonic sensor for a while. Samsung's iteration of the scanner is more secure and fast, and it does not blind you every time you unlock your device in the dark. Google has listened and brought the change to its latest Pixel 9 devices, which now come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The company says that the sensor is 50 percent faster than before, which brings the devices much closer to the flagship level performance.
The pixel 9 series leverages Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Gen 2, the world’s fastest ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
This is the same ultrasonic sensor that powers the Galaxy S24 lineup, and we can be sure that the performance levels will be what the industry has to offer. Apple, on the other hand, uses Face ID for its authentication purposes. We will wait for the reviews to be out to draw conclusions. The Pixel 9 lineup is a solid upgrade over its predecessor as Google made several fundamental changes. We will be sharing additional details on the product, so do stick around.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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