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Google Pixel 9 series sports Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor: Report
Google is finally addressing the Pixel’s slow fingerprint scanning issue. A new report indicates that the Google Pixel 9 series will be equipped with an Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster recognition.
According to the info, Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL will feature an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor. Great to hear that the entire Pixel 9 lineup will get this important quality-of-life upgrade.
Ditching Goodix, the Pixel 9 series will use Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Gen 2 (QFS4008) sensor. This is the same fingerprint-sensing hardware as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Before the Pixel 6 series, Google Pixel phones used to bring a fingerprint sensor on the back. While the company brought the latest biometric tech to Pixel, it was not up to the standards in terms of performance.
Pixel 8 series uses a fingerprint sensor that is slower, less accurate, and more sensitive to moisture or dirt than ultrasonic sensors. However, the biometric authentication aspect will likely see a fruitful upgrade, matching rivals.