Qualcomm not only makes chipsets but also makes fingerprint sensors. For example, the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner used in the Galaxy S10 series is actually supplied by Qualcomm. A new report says the San-Diego-based semiconductor company is testing a new sensor with a larger area and increased unlocking speed.
The info was revealed on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and he said he was informed by someone from the supply chain that Qualcomm is testing a 20mm x 30mm ultrasonic in-display sensor.
The new sensor has a larger scanning area and the speed of recognition is also faster. The Weibo post says that the new sensor may likely be bundled with the Snapdragon 875 processor next year. This means we may see the new sensor in 2021 flagship phones first.
Qualcomm also has another sensor that is yet to appear in devices. This sensor is its 2nd-gen 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor and it is capable of scanning two fingerprints at the same time. This means you can have both thumbs on the screen before your device unlocks. The sensor is expected to appear in the upcoming Galaxy Note20 series set to launch in August.
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