The latest generation of flagship smartphones are launching with high end chips like the Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, there is another trend that is becoming more common with premium phones. For enhanced security, flagship phones are now featuring ultrasonic fingerprint scanners and it seems Huawei’s Mate 70 series could be one of them as well.

Huawei Mate 70 Series Tipped With Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner

The news arrives from known tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo. The leak claims that the Chinese tech giant’s upcoming Mate 70 series will use an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, similar to the recently unveiled OnePlus 13. Smart Pikachu claims that the Huawei Mate 70 lineup will pack this technology for enhanced security. The online post further claims that upcoming Ultra model flagships (outside of Huawei smartphones) are expected to debut next year with Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.

To recall, there are plenty of Ultra series models that are expected to launch in the coming months. This includes the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Vivo X200 Ultra. There are more Ultra branded phones, which may likely support this technology. This is all the information that was shared on the Weibo post. Just recently, the camera layout of the Mate 70 series was revealed in a new leak.

There are also rumors that the Mate 70 may be unveiled with dual OS options. The primary operating system is the new HarmonyOS Next, while the secondary one may have Android support. Since the HarmonyOS Next is a major upgrade that has Huawei finally moving away from Android, it would make sense that it keeps some form of support for the more popular Android platform. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

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If you’ve kept up to date with upcoming smartphone launches, you would notice how many of the high end devices were recently confirmed to launch with ultrasonic fingerprint scanners. But what makes it different from the optical fingerprint sensors and why is it better? Read on to find out.

Ultrasonic vs Optical: How are they different?

Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners are usually only seen in premium phones like the Galaxy S24 series. So it is usually seen as the better technology for fingerprint security technology. This is not to say that optical scanners are not accurate. However, it can only take 2D mapping of your fingers. On the other hand, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensors create detailed 3D images of your fingerprints.

The former uses bright light to capture the fingerprint while the latter employs sound waves instead. Qualcomm and Goodix Solution are known ultrasonic sensor providers for smartphone brands. This technology has already been featured on the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO Neo 9S Pro+. That’s not all, even the Xiaomi 15 series, OnePlus 13, and iQOO 13 are set to launch with this technology.

Benefits of Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner

One of the standout benefits of ultrasonic sensors is their ability to function well in conditions that typically challenge optical sensors. Optical scanners may struggle when reading wet, oily, or dirty fingers, but ultrasonic scanners, like those from Goodix, work consistently in these conditions. So ultrasonic sensors provide a fast and reliable unlock.

The ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are also designed to be thinner and more energy efficient. This allows them to integrate seamlessly under the display. This design not only supports the sleek, edge-to-edge displays popular in flagship models but also conserves battery life by operating efficiently.

Is This a New Industry Standard?

With major brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and iQOO now adopting Goodix’s ultrasonic fingerprint technology in their flagship devices, it’s clear that this security feature is becoming an essential component of high-end smartphones. Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, with their enhanced 3D mapping, reliable performance in varying conditions, and energy-efficient design, offer a level of security and convenience that traditional optical sensors struggle to match.

Flagship devices strive to offer the best experience so a quicker, reliable, and secure fingerprint scanner may also become the norm. For users who value both convenience and security, ultrasonic fingerprint technology represents the next evolution in smartphone security. With models like the Vivo X200 Pro and upcoming launches like the Xiaomi 15 series, ultrasonic fingerprint scanning technology is setting a new standard for flagship devices. Till then, you can click here to check out the top 5 hottest trends in the flagship smartphone segment.

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In-display fingerprint scanners on smartphones have been around for a few years now. Ultrasonic and optical scanners are two technologies with both serving the same purpose of biometric authentication. The former is usually found on premium flagship smartphones. Now, a reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo reveals information on ultrasonic scanners coming on some devices in the future. 

OPPO, OnePlus, Realme may adopt ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

DCS says that OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme are working on the ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner for their devices. If everything goes well, the technology will replace the optical fingerprint scanner on future flagship devices from the brands. The tipster does not reveal any additional details. 

Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, iQOO 12 Pro, Meizu 21/21 Pro, and more utilize this technology. Previously, it was reported that this year’s Xiaomi 15 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC will be equipped with Goodix’s single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner technology. It is said to be in the testing phase. 

Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners create a 3D map of the fingerprint by using ultrasonic sound waves beneath the screen when the finger is pressed against it. This technology offers more security and is less susceptible to spoofing. It is also resistant to water and smudges with high detection accuracy. However, ultrasonic fingerprint scanners are expensive to manufacture and the process is also complex compared to optical fingerprint scanners. 

Meanwhile, optical fingerprint scanners are less expensive and secure and use light to capture 2D images of the fingerprint. 

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Huawei recently unveiled a patent for a new “ultrasonic fingerprint” sensor, potentially signaling a move towards developing their own ultrasonic fingerprint technology. This comes as many phone makers currently rely on solutions from Goodix, which are restricted by Qualcomm patents.

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 was the first flagship smartphone to feature the sensor

The patent, titled “Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module, system and electronic device” (CN117058725A), details a sensor design that promises improved fingerprint identification accuracy.

Currently, ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are used in some high-end phones, especially Samsung‘s flagship S-series smartphones. However, these solutions are limited by patents held by Qualcomm. Huawei‘s new patent suggests they’re aiming to create an alternative ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology, potentially freeing them from reliance on other companies’ patents.

The specifics of the patent delve into the technical details of the sensor’s construction, including a stacked common electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an array of pixel electrode units. The technical breakdown describes how the sensor operates in both transmitting and receiving modes to capture fingerprint information with greater accuracy.

While the technical details might be complex, the key takeaway is that Huawei’s new patent hints at their ambition to develop their own ultrasonic fingerprint technology, potentially reducing their dependence on other companies’ solutions in the future.

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We had just recently reported on Google working on a new Pixel series smartphone that features the model number G10. This model is apparently a modified Pixel 7 Pro model, however, this device also hints at some specs that we can expect for next year’s Pixel 8 Pro.

The initial news regarding the Pixel G10 model was shared by developer Kuba Wojciechowski on Twitter. But looking at his tweets, we can see that the modified version of the Pixel 7 Pro will reportedly feature a new Qualcomm Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. In other words, this hints that the Pixel 8 Pro that will launch next year would likely feature this same technology as well. It would even address the issue many people have had with Pixel series smartphones, which is the slow fingerprint reader from their optical fingerprint sensor.

As of right now, other brands like Samsung, Vivo, and others have already moved to an ultrasonic sensor for biometric security. With this new sensor, the Search Engine tech giant will be able to offer a faster and smoother unlocking experience to its users. There are other benefits as well, such as being able to unlock the device even if your finger is wet or oily. Its even more secure than other forms of fingerprint scanners as well.

Unfortunately, the finer details regarding the Pixel 8 Pro are still unknown at the moment. Although, it is believed to feature the next gen Tensor 3 chipset, which could be manufactured by Samsung. The new chip will likely bring performance upgrades over its predecessor and the Pixel 8 series as a whole might get an upgrade in fast charging support. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.

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iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo for premium smartphones, is all set to launch its new smartphone — iQOO 8 tomorrow, i.e. 17th August. Ahead of the official debut, the brand has shared a teaser poster shedding some light on its features.

In the recent teaser, the company has revealed that the fingerprint sensor on the smartphone will work even when users are trying to unlock the smartphone with wet hands. While not revealed by iQOO, it’s likely that the phone will come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for this feature.

As per earlier leaks, the iQOO 8 will feature an optical fingerprint sensor while the Pro variant will pack an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait a few more hours for the official launch event.

If the reports are to be believed, then the upcoming iQOO 8 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED display panel with curved edges that offer a 2K+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 88 SoC or the newer Snapdragon 888+ chipset. It could come with 8GB and 12GB RAM models with 256GB internal storage.

The smartphone is likely to feature a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 16-megapixel telephoto snapper. Currently, details about the front-facing snapper remain unknown. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

While the company has not revealed anything about the iQOO 8 series’ availability in markets other than China, it seems that the lineup could soon get launched in India as the Indian variant was recently spotted in the IMEI database.

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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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At yesterday’s Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm announced a new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with some pretty interesting features. Called the 3D Sonic Max, the sensor is 17 times bigger than its predecessor, but that is not the only upgrade. Qualcomm says the sensor can also scan two fingers at the same time.

The 3D Sonic Max brings improvements over the 3D Sonic that Samsung used in the Galaxy S10. The new sensor measures 20mm x 30mm compared to its predecessor’s 4mm x 9mm. According to Qualcomm, the larger area will allow the scanner to capture a clearer and complete fingerprint and avoid screen protector issues.

The ability to scan two fingerprints at the same time also translates to better security. Qualcomm says that the scanning speed has also been improved in its blog post. However, The Verge reports that the speed is similar to that of the previous generation according to a statement by Alex Katouzian, a Senior VP and general manager of mobile at Qualcomm. So unlocking time will not be different from that of its predecessor.

It is not yet known which manufacturers will be adopting the new scanner for its phones. Samsung may decide to go with an alternative following the security mess that plagued the first version. However, there are reports Apple is considering Qualcomm’s technology for its 2020 smartphones.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10+ 5G are the first Samsung phones to launch with Fingerprint on Display (FoD) technology. The Galaxy A80 and Galaxy A70 have also joined the list of Samsung phones with in-display fingerprint scanners but they use an optical scanner and not ultrasonic like the S10.

The Galaxy S10’s fingerprint scanner is touted as one of the most secure on-screen sensors, however, it isn’t foolproof. Someone was able to get it to open by using a 3D printed fingerprint. Samsung is rolling out an update to the S10 and S10+ that says it is a biometrics security patch.

Although Samsung didn’t specifically say, we believe the update fixes the vulnerability with the scanner. We guess the scanner might scan for changes in blood pressure between the vessels of your finger before unlocking or something similar. That can’t be simulated by a 3D printed finger, so we guess your phone should be more secure now.

The folks at GSMArena said the fingerprint scanner also works better now. It is faster and more reliable but still not as fast as a capacitive fingerprint scanner on the back or side of a lot of phones.

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The update is just 6.9MB which is super small. If you own the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+, we advise you to go ahead and download it right away. Oh! By the way, the update arrives via the Galaxy Store app and not the usual way.

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DJ Koh, the head of Samsung’s mobile division has visited Wuhan, China to listen to the voice of Chinese customers. During the meet, he shared couple of new information on the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 and the smartphones that will be arriving next.

Recent reports have revealed that the Note 9’s S Pen will be a versatile stylus since it will carry support for Bluetooth connectivity. At the Wuhan event, Koh revealed that the S Pen will be arriving with many new features including some gaming-related features.

The recently unveiled Vivo X21 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition are equipped with optical fingerprint scanner supplied by Synaptics. And the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has optical fingerprint sensor manufacturer by Goodix. At the Wuhan press conference, DJ Koh has confirmed that the Galaxy S10 will be coming with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

He added that since optical fingerprint scanner does not deliver good user experience, it hasn’t been included on the S10. He said that Samsung could have used optical fingerprint scanner on its smartphones two years ago, but it avoided using it because of poor user experience. By including ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the S10, the South Korean company wants to deliver better screen fingerprint scanning experience on the S10.

Samsung CEO Guo Minghao who was also present at the conference reveled that the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner will be also made available on other Galaxy phones arriving next year. He specifically revealed that the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Note 10 arriving in 2019 will be featuring ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

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Samsung has been launching Galaxy A series smartphones in December and January since the past few years. The Galaxy S10 is expected to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2019 whereas the next Galaxy A series smartphones are likely to debut by the end of this year or early 2019. Since they are expected to launch ahead of S10 series, they are unlikely to feature ultrasonic fingerprint scanner because Samsung is reportedly planning to launch S10 series as its first phones with under display fingerprint scanner.

So, there are two possibilities here, the first one could be that Samsung may hold the launch of the upcoming Galaxy A phones and unveil it after debuting the S10 series. The second possibility is that the Galaxy A phones later this year or early 2019 could be mid-range phones and they may not feature under display fingerprint scanner. So, the company may launch some other Galaxy A phone with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner later in the coming year.

As far as Galaxy S10 series is concerned, it is likely to feature three smartphones that will be arriving with different screen sizes of 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch. Among these, only the 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch will be equipped with Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

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This year we expected to see phones launch with fingerprint scanners embedded under the display. Sadly, no manufacturer has been able to pull it off. Samsung ended up putting the scanner at the back of the Galaxy S8 even after thinning out the front bezels. The Xiaomi Mi 6 has an ultrasonic scanner but it is not directly under the display or is it?

A new video posted on LeTV shows a Xiaomi Mi 6 that is unlocked via fingerprint by simply pressing on the display. Now that is weird considering that the Mi 6 has its scanner under the glass below the display. So how does this user unlock the phone using the fingerprint scanner and pressing on the display instead of swiping the scanner at the bottom?

The only logical explanation is that he modified the “hold down/press to unlock phone” message on the phone and replaced the message with a fingerprint icon. Some say he achieved this by installing a custom theme.

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We have already seen a teardown video of the Mi 6 and we know it doesn’t have its scanner under the display. Whichever way, this is a clever trick and I’m sure he/she must have gotten some people confused.

Will we see a phone launch with an under-display fingerprint scanner this year? Maybe, maybe not. We still have another half to go.

You can watch the video here.

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The Xiaomi Mi 5C is expected to be the first Xiaomi phone released with the Pinecone V670 processor. Rumored to be released in March, a new image of the phone has been leaked online showing it sporting a new design.

When the first set of images of the Mi 5C were leaked online back when it was still called Xiaomi Meri, the device featured a physical home button. However, this new image leaked on Weibo by @strong machine and said to have originated from a Foxconn factory lacks the physical home button. Another difference is the position of the front camera which has been moved from the right to the left.

This new device is better looking and the front bezels are thinner but since there is no picture of the rear we can’t confirm the position of the fingerprint scanner. The front also lacks the groove of the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner in the Mi 5S. So we can’t say if there is one embedded underneath the display.

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We might have to wait until more leaks surface or until the phone is eventually released in March. The Xiaomi Mi 5C is rumored to have a 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, 64GB of built-in storage and a 12MP Omnivision 12870 rear camera. The front camera is an 8MP shooter and there is a 4500mAh battery in it. Since MIUI 9 is not out yet, it should ship with MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0. Price is said to be about ¥1499 (~$218).

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It appears Xiaomi might be considering a small-screen flagship device for those who do not fancy phones with large displays. The information comes in form of a number of images of a phone called the Xiaomi Mi S posted on Weibo by @C数码猫 (C Digital cat).

The Xiaomi Mi S is expected to feature a 4.6-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. It will come with a 2600mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and will have a 12MP main camera and a 4MP front facing shooter. You might think since the Xiaomi Mi S will be featuring a small battery and display it will have a thin profile, but surprisingly, the dimensions of the phone puts its thickness at 8.2mm, its length at 128.3mm and width at 64.2mm.

A more detailed description of the specs says the main camera which is positioned at the top right corner with a dual LED flash beside it, is a Sony IMX378 sensor with PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and an 80° viewing angle. The camera will be able to shoot 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 120fps.

The Xiaomi Mi S appears to use a single nano-sim card with support for 3x carrier aggregation(3xCA). The phone will support 4G+, 4G, 3G,and 2G networks. It will also have NFC, dual WiFi band support, WiDi, and WiFi Direct.

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Xiaomi is using a simple design for the Xiaomi Mi S. The audio jack is at the bottom and it sits on the left side of the USB Type-C port and speaker grille. The fingerprint scanner also appears to be an ultra-sonic one like that of the Xiaomi Mi 5S.

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A couple of renders of the Huawei P10 flagship has again featured in a fresh leak revealing some details about the design features. The P10 isn’t expected till early next year but that hasn’t stopped leaks about the device from coming out. The latest renders reveal the likelihood of a straight screen and curved screen version on the device that might likely be named Huawei P10 and P10 Plus.

The renders show that the P10, just like the Huawei Mate 9, would come with an hyperboloid or curved screen version which in appearance isn’t looking very different from the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The device would also have a flat screen version whose render is also leaked and shows the device as not having a home key button.

However, the curved screen version seems to pack more spectacular features on the design of its front and back. Apart from the curved display, there is a front capacitive home key button, oblong in shape and lying just beneath the display. Remember the P10 is rumored to likely feature same underglass ultrasonic fingerprint sensor found on the Xiaomi Mi 5S. But in a curious twist, the leaked renders also reveal the presence of a rear fingerprint sensor that is round in shape.

The dual Leica rear camera can be seen aligned in a horizontal plane and having a round shaped LED flash just by their side. Apart from that, the Huawei P10 is likely to come with a more attractive body than the beautiful Huawei P9. The leaked renders suggests the device would feature a glossy glass body on the back as well as its dual tone LED flash having a round shape.

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In the specs arena, the Huawei P10 is tipped to feature a 5.5-inch 2K display and will be powered by a Kirin 960 chip supported by a 4GB / 6GB RAM. The device is rumored to have seen some improvements in its cameras from the P9 which would improve its performance in low light conditions.

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Just about an hour ago, Xiaomi launched its new flagships, the Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus. After weeks of leaks and rumours, we finally know what the phone looks like and what it has and doesn’t have. One notable feature that must have caught the eyes of many readers is the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner which surprisingly is ”visible”, when we hoped it was going to be completely hidden.

CEO, Lei Jun, during the launch decided to explain why the fingerprint scanner can be seen. He said the company decided to include a groove on the front glass, right above where the sensor is located to make it easy to find. While his reason is acceptable, I still believe users will be able to unlock their phones once they know the area the fingerprint scanner covers. It might take a while to get used to but if we can make use of phones that don’t have backlit capacitive buttons in the dark, this should not be difficult. A little haptic feedback will also help.

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The new generation scanner present in the Mi 5s has been in development for years before the company decided it was time to put it out for consumers. Users don’t have to worry about their hands being dirty or wet, as the phone unlocks in a split second once the recorded fingerprint is detected. This is due to the thousands of micro-seismic sensor probes of the scanner. The glass is also tough and is seamlessly integrated with the rest of the phone.

The company has also released a 4-minute clip about the technology behind the scanner which you can find here, but it’s in Chinese.

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It’s a few days to the official launch of the Xiaomi Mi 5s and more details are emerging. A new poster released today hints at the launch of a ceramic black edition of the Xiaomi Mi 5S.

Xiaomi is not new to making ceramic editions of their flagship. The Mi 5 released early this year features a gorilla glass back by default, but later the company announced a ceramic version for the Mi 5 Pro which also comes with more RAM and storage than the original Mi 5.

Does this mean that the ceramic black edition of the Mi 5s might be called the Mi 5s Pro and possibly be the version with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage? We’ll have to wait till the 27th to find out.

The text on the poster loosely translates to ”What else apart from ceramic black?”. This also teases the possibility of other colours/versions other than ceramic black.

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Another new leak that surfaced recently is a live image reported to be the white version of the Mi 5s. The image was posted by @KJuma. From the picture we can see that Xiaomi has indeed ditched the physical home button that houses the fingerprint scanner, confirming the use of Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner which is embedded under the glass. And that circular button that resembles that of the iPhone shown in an earlier leak? That is also absent. In its place, we have a glowing dot flanked on both sides by extra dots. Let’s hope it remains this way.

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Some of us might be wondering how that will work, so we’ve gotten an image that explains it better.

As you can see, there’s no physical button up front, just place your already registered fingerprint scanner and your phone unlocks. Very discreet, right?

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Like we already mentioned in previous articles, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner also works with wet fingers and works with materials other than glass. So expect other manufacturers to use the same technology for phones made from aluminium or plastic. And while the technology in use is made by Qualcomm, other companies will surely design their own ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, so this won’t be limited to phones with Qualcomm processors.

Will this herald the death of the home button? If that happens, there’s a chance phones in the near future won’t even possess any physical buttons.

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We’ve seen phone manufacturers place fingerprint scanners in front or at the back of a phone. We’ve also seen some phones with fingerprint scanners on the side like the Xperia Z5 Compact, Honor 7i and Nextbit Robin. Huawei wants to do things differently by putting the fingerprint under the front glass, that is if the rumour turns out to be true.

A weibo account, @Mocha Socialist Workers, said in a post that he suspects that Huawei is simply not following the bandwagon by placing their fingerprint scanner in front but are working on the first locally produced embedded fingerprint scanner. The technology will see the fingerprint scanner placed at the bottom of the glass covering the screen. While he says the P10 may be the first device to use this design, he says this is still a speculation.

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The company may probably use something similar to Qualcomm’s Sense ID Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner which lets the scanner work through thin materials such as a smartphone case built from glass or sapphire. This will allow manufacturers hide it from plain view.

Even if Huawei does not use the above technology, there is a high chance that it may still place the fingerprint scanner in front but using the home button style.

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We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship for quite some time. However, things have started to speed up in the recently, especially after the Grand Finale event of the company late November. Yesterday, IHS analyst revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 5 will most likely be the first phone to feature Snapdragon 820 chipset. Now, another analyst, Pan Jiutang has thrown some light on the fingerprint recognition sensor of the device.

Since the past few months, there have been reports that Xiaomi will incorporate Qualcomm’s latest UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner on the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship. However, Pan Jiutang dismisses these claims saying that the scanning technology is still not very stable or reliable to be used on a popular flagship like the Mi 5.

UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanning technology reportedly does not require any particular sensor or button to work. Instead, this technology can be incorporated under any material such as metal, glass or plastic, opening up a number of areas for available fingerprint recognition, including the display. Moreover, the technology is not as affected by grease, or dirt on the finger as other traditional technologies.

However, it looks like it’s still not ready to be used on a wide scale. So, he adds that Xiaomi Mi 5 will use a traditional sensor on the front. However, we can’t rule out the possibility that it could be a better tech than existing sensors.

The flagship is expected to be announced sometime in January 2016, and will be available for sale after the Spring Festival in China that happens in February. Earlier reports have said that the stock will be in plenty, so the company could be expecting a lot fo demand for the device.

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