Best fingerprint placement

[@n_vg]

I think the on screen fingerprint sensor is the coolest 😀!

[@user-gw2vz5gh2n]

I still don't understand what kind of black magic they use to do that.

[@PersonThatLovesMoney]

​@@user-gw2vz5gh2nthe sensor is under the display pretty much all

[@Vitek_1599]

​@@user-gw2vz5gh2n ultrasonic sensors produce sound waves that bounce off your finger and it makes a 3D map

[@trucbizard365]

​@@user-gw2vz5gh2nthey use a camera with a transparent part of the display and light up the oled at max brightness or a supersonic sensor

[@krzyksel]

Same🤣​@@user-gw2vz5gh2n

[@aumpauskar4653]

I've used all 3 of em and gotta say Side > On screen > Back Side mounted wins easily since its generally much faster than the optical on screen and doesn't need to blast you with its flash in night.

[@Resolaibe_Breakers]

1000% agree with you

[@felipeferreira00]

Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners exist too

[@Saharsh__Raj]

​@@felipeferreira00That's why generally

[@safrina.jamali]

The flash is most relatable

[@deveshcGD]

nah on the side is my favorite

[@Takerings]

And it unlock when you pick up the phone like that (positively)

[@Jonzey-1]

Yh me too

[@Sethsimracing]

same here

[@Resolaibe_Breakers]

Me too

[@Resolaibe_Breakers]

​@@Takerings I have been used to it, does not happen anymore.

[@soheibmechkour1683]

The power button one is lowkey the best.

[@phageofficial404]

Back fingerprint sensors feel comfortable

[@L1MB0_007]

On the power button it’s the best, you click on your phone and ur phone directly scans ur finger print and you’re in.

[@armandoarmangoTheMango]

Real

[@Farazfn_exe]

I mean you have the "raise to wake" option which is kinda the same

[@mr0mooz368]

Also if you've used one yk it doesn't even need to be clicked

[@Moshiur_Rahman]

@@Farazfn_exe how is that the same? it doesnt unlock the phone

[@Farazfn_exe]

@@Moshiur_Rahman you can pair it with a face id

[@flexiletsplay8345]

I LOVE THE POWER BUTTON ONE

[@connerwilliams668]

Me too

[@LachieGeoDash]

It's the most secure one as well

[@SarmaTheFood]

I kinda hate it, every time i wanna press the button, it starts spamming me with the "WRONG FINGER WRONG FINGER WRONG FINGER LOL WRONG FINGEEER"

[@connerwilliams668]

@SarmaTheFood I hate when that happens to

[@Idkngltbh]

On screen is the most convenient whereas the side is harder to use with a case

[@AAS_OreO24]

I have the side fingerprint unlock, but the case isn't blocking it, there's like a hole for the power button so it doesn't get blocked

[@PURPLEBUTTERFLY1010]

It isnt

[@therealloganyt237]

​@@PURPLEBUTTERFLY1010it is

[@PURPLEBUTTERFLY1010]

@@therealloganyt237 its only if you use a giant case

[@seyed_Panir]

I have redmi note 11 pro 5g It's fingerprint is on side but there is a hole on case in start button place and it don't block it Side is way easier than back because i have redmi note 8 pro that it's fingerprint is on back

[@saadahmed110]

I prefer fingerprint sensors on the back because it can act as extra button like the action button. Also when ever I click the power button with a sensor on it, it scans the finger unintentionally. And it is also more convenient for left handed people when compared to power button scanners.

[@ActTher]

I'm not a lefty, but isn't the power button natural resting point for the index finger when you're holding it with your left hand?

[@saadahmed110]

@@ActTher I don't know, maybe it is.

[@moonv_4721]

​@@ActTheryeah good point

[@ReallyYandereDev]

I hate on the power button, sometimes I want to look at the time on the Lock Screen and it either says wrong fingerprint and send me to type password or unlocks the phone which isn’t what I wanted

[@Jsino_6651]

Yeah. Hardware based fingerprint sensor are bad at scanning. Not all but most are. My onscreen fingerprint sensor can go even with 3 screen protectors. Even with the waterproof case

[@AAS_OreO24]

If you're phone can unlock by double tapping the screen, use that instead. That's what I do if I just wanted to see notifications or the time

[@ReallyYandereDev]

I have that enabled but it’s really bad at recognizing my taps, so I just use the power button but again, type password or unlocks phone, it’s that hard to look at the Lock Screen

[@th3_ne0__]

@@Jsino_6651either you use a case, have rough fingers or keep your screen very clean. Most of the time direct fingerprint scanners should be doing a better job in almost every aspect compared to a under display one, aside from its side and its ineffectiveness with a case a under display fingerprint scanner will never come close to an actual scanner.

[@depressingsoul]

I not sure if your phone works like mine but the way mine works is if you double tap the screen it will turn the phone on and if you double tap it will on the home page it will turn it off

[@AMA14700]

Apple: Well it is not agreed upon where to put the fingerprint sensor, so let's just not put it 😂

[@Alternative_account]

Well... They kinda have it on their ipad

[@10scloudy]

@@Alternative_accountthey have Touch ID on one iPad Air 😂 Face ID is superior in every way (on iPhones at least) the facial recognition on most android phones are unreliable so fingerprint readers are better in that way

[@Sethsimracing]

Wait Apple doesn't have a fingerprint sensor? Geez why'd anyone buy them then?

[@therealloganyt237]

"One iPad Air" its on all models of the iPad Air since the Air 2 i think.​@@10scloudy

[@therealloganyt237]

​@@Sethsimracingbecause most people aren't tech savvy enough to use Android. iOS has everything those non-tech-savvy people need.

[@Riduyan92]

Side fingerprinter scanners are by far the most popular now.

[@Anonymous-wv6zb]

I had one with a fingerprint sensor on the power button, and it's less than an issue than you think to unlock the phone on a flat surface. What I did was adding my pointer (also), and use it when in that situation. I will ask you this, put your phone on a table, and try to touch your power button with the index and then tell me if you find it troublesome... Remember that you dont even need to press it, as soon as touched, it unlocks.

[@Blisper]

Fingerprint is my best option (PC user). Because passwords or PINs take a lot of time to unlock, I don't know if anyone uses USB key to unlock (carrying the USB with you is not that good), Windows' Picture Password requires touchpad or mouse to move and Facial recognicion is not a good choice because when I used it, my friends just made me look at the camera to unlock my PC but it's harder for them to make me lie my finger on the fingerprint sensor and they may struggle which finger is the right one. So if available, the best option to unlock your device is Fingerprint (personal opinion).

[@Memer_Deepayon]

Honestly, when i upgraded my phone and shifted from back fingerprint to side, it's wasn't really comfortable for me but i got used to it and now it's pretty convenient for me. Now if i shift to In-display fingerprint it will probably feel weird again but honestly, i think the side is the best place because no matter what, my finger almost always stays there

[@moonv_4721]

No way same. I've also upgraded from back to side

[@SugarPopi]

You can still unlock it on the table with your middle finger tho. And I like it even more because I can also pick my phone up with my middle finger on the button and it just opens

[@captain.s.p5836]

Power button fingerprint scanner also gives dynamic button function in some mobiles which the other two doesn't

[@muhaiminrafid3830]

Power button fingerprint seems the most practical one to me

[@ItsMeDurgesh001]

Actually if you use an index finger with a side fingerprint sensor it's actually faster than the front display one because while you need to hold your thumb on screen until it unlocks, the side sensor just unlocks the phone in an instant

[@TheMonkeyFlu]

One answers... screen and back... you should be able to unlock it from the front and have the swipe action sensors at the back... SOOOOO good just to scroll with your finger or bring the task bar up without moving your thumb... only right answer

[@sythical3513]

Yes!!

[@Real_katsu_Eremanturu]

I have a power button fingerprint on my phone and it's way more useful than my friends/families fingerprint I noticed In fact I forgot there is a pass in the phone cuz it automatically opens when I pick it up ( but to ensure you don't forget pass you are forced to not use fingerprint every now and then ) And if you want you can change it to press to open in settings to make you press the power button for fingerprint scanner to activate

[@hoodbaxter]

Bring back the home button for the finger print scanner

[@wervrcz]

You can unlock a phone with a finger print sensor on the side while it's on the table and I do it all the time, I use my muddle finger to unlock it while its on the table and my thumb while its in my hand and both ways are comfortable, its just kinda annoying when I dont want to unlock my phone just check the time or something so I have to press the bottom part of the power button or double tap the screen

[@DefenDefault4]

Can we have it in both the power button and the screen since there both easy and cool.

[@69k_gold]

On the back: You'll accidentally press the camera a lot and leave fingerprints On the side: You'll need to press the button everytime, and this wears it out faster On screen: Natural resting position for the active touch finger(thumb), easy to reach, helps in identifying the right side up(since front camera is also black when the screen is off it doesn't help much), doesn't wear out the power button CONS: Can't use a screen guard or anything that's too thick for the fingerprint sensor

[@n8blank]

I prefer Side mounted, I just keep FP of my Index finger as well as Left index & thumb. It's convenient feels better than under display.

[@That1Dummy]

I prefer the power button sensor

[@HenryDarkLordOfDeath]

I love the power button one

[@vinii2815]

i love the power button fingerprint scanner i can use my right thumb for regular use, my right index finger when its on the table and if my right hand is occupied i can use my left thumb for when its on a table or my left index finger when i have it on my hands very practical overall

[@warmoaran3]

As someone who has 3 functioning phones, all of which have different fingerprint sensor placements, I personally like them all.. the rear mounted makes me feel badass, power button is super fast (but can be annoying when I just wanna turn the screen off on the lock screen) and the under display can be slow because mines an optical one, not a ultrasonic.. They're all good, side and under display is convenient for reading messages while its on a desk, rear is useful for just feeling cool and... Your fingers are there anyways

[@LiamSchultheis]

I know this isn’t an Apple channel, so you’ll probably won’t agree. But as a long time iPhone user the home button on older iPhones was 👌. A singular button that controles app coordination and doubles as a fingerprint sensor was amazing. Simplistic, yet consistent. It just gives the user more sense of control when navigating your phone. I know it takes up quite a bit of room, but I honestly don’t mind it too much and to this day, is the reason why I have an SE and not a flagship device.

[@Whistler420]

Ikr. Face recognition doesn't work sometimes when im wearing a mask or sunglasses. Fingerprint is the best and most secure.

[@LiamSchultheis]

@@Whistler420 I’ll say that a home button is the best placement for a fingerprint sensor, but definitely not better than Face ID. The amount of times I lock myself out of my phone because my figures are sweaty😭😭😭. I don’t usually wear sunglasses or a mask tho so I can’t relate.

[@felipeferreira00]

All three of them work really well for me because my natural hand position while using the phone makes the fingerprint scanner on the back *and* on the power button seamless, and when i pick the phone up, my thumb already goes to where most under display scanners are anyways. However, being able to unlock the phone without needing to pick it up makes the underdisplay fingerprint scanner the best for me.

[@MrSTAR4567]

If it is under the screen, any screen protector makes it useless If it is on the power button, a phone case makes it hard to touch Back is the best for me Speaking from experience here

[@ya_Yash]

I personally think on screen fingerprint scanners are really good. But, my phone has a power button scanner which comes with additional features like if i swipe down on the scanner it opens up control center/ Notification Panel (Whatever you call that). And if i am on home screen and i swipe up on the scanner it opens up the samsung wallet which makes payment very convenient.

[@Fried_Cheese_Official]

Double tap to turn on screen: "Hello darkness, my old, friend..."

[@ItsDaniPlays]

Tried all of the options before and so far Samsung's ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the display wins. My Note 9 had it on the back, which was nice, but it didn't always work so smoothly and as the years went by it got noticably slower and inaccurate. I usually double tap the screen to wake it up, instead of pressing the power button, so the display fingerprint sensor is my preferred choice.

[@ARAGAMINGALOK07]

Theres lots of potential for meaningful discussion here!

[@Lazar_12i.]

Facts,i have fingerprint unlock sensor on the side and it still works in any direction finger is in

[@akyraisconfused]

being able to pull down the notifications by sliding on the back-mounted scanner was nice but it's not the end of the world now that my new phone doesn't have it

[@riccardodiluca4176]

on the back is the fastest (because it’s the oldest and most advanced one) under the screen can be the best, but most company put them too close to the bottom chin (google pixel phones have the perfect sensor placement) the button is the most comfortable

[@HimanshuKumar-nu9bw]

I like side finger print🤘

[@Flocky_off]

I have a power button fingerprint sensor on my cheap samsung and it's pretty good i mean you can use it to turn on the phone without clicking the button, slide your finger down to bring down quick actions and if you want to unlock on a table you can register a 2nd finger and use your pinky for example

[@Sethsimracing]

I have the Samsung A13, and its sensor is on the side button; I love it personally.

[@skx5110]

Power button is definitely the best, it's fastest and most reliable in my experience, also it just looks the best if done right

[@Yasho4867]

For the on the table issue just add one more fingerprint like your index or something that way you can easily unlock it, I put my right thumb my right index and also my left index so when I hold it in my left hand I can easily unlock it,

[@dastagirwajahat]

Back: og, accuracy Side: convient In display: coolest

[@varshatripathi7998]

I have the fingerprint sensor on the power button. I can still unlock the phone from the side without lifting it from the table. It's really good too.

[@alexyps2155]

Ive used all 3 fingerprint sensors and my favorite one is the power button. When you pick it up its always very easy to unlock, easier than the under display one. There is a problem when the phone is down but isnt there a problem when you have an under display sensor too? I mean, putting your thumb on it while the phone is on a table is stupidly hard that i mostly just pick it up instead of trying to get my thumb into an awkward position. You can fix this by having both your thumb and pointer unlock the phone but you can do the same thing with the power button as well. Also if you have had a lot of smartphones in your life, since you always click the power button at some points, its gonna feel so much more natural to put your thumb there rather than the bottom middle of the screen. The back one is the worst one though, they are either forced to put the sensor where your finger rests(approximately since its different for every person) and make the phone look ugly or you have to stretch your pointer finger every time you pick up the phone and except that its unusable when the phone is lying on a surface

[@AeronDurias]

I'm loving the Side Key Fingerprint.

[@JamesR624]

Best place is on the home button. Solves the “have to pick up” issue while also not being impossible to feel find like the screen one, nor is as unreliable as the power button one. The best place for a finger print sensor is where Apple put it before Face ID.

[@fadywael7547]

True but the fingerprint being under the screen will be slow on most phones I've tried in my opinion the side power button fingerprint is best and with always on display u get to see the first 3 notifications by taping

[@MisterSketchy]

I've used all three, and although it might be an unpopular opinion, I love the sensor on the back!

[@PrimeKeroHS]

The screen is convenient but you get the added caveat of the glass cracks or screen damage completely screwing up your finger print scanning, whereas if the scanner is somewhere else and your screen is damaged to the point you can't type a code or pattern in, the fingerprint scanner being elsewhere is a lifesaver.

[@zukashix]

The issue with in-display fingerprints is that the repair/replacement cost for the screens is way too much. When my phone's display went bad, the replacement cost half the price of the phone. In-display sensors also have accuracy issues on cheaper/older phones while the back and power button sensors are incredible fast on any device.

[@Alexi_527]

when it comes to the reader in the power button, when the phone is lying on the table you can use your index finger

[@GoogIePIayStore]

home button: amateurs.

[@logictv6667]

yeah only apple and samsung have that feature

[@mohanakrishnanbjp9787]

You can keep your index finger print on the side on the its the best for both the scenarios.

[@BozQ]

Hey hey. The Galaxy S7 had the fingerprint sensor on the physical home button. Kind of like the Touch ID on older iPhones. That was the best.

[@austinkho]

The side power button fingerprint is my fav one tbh

[@lo-fre3]

I think all three of them are great, but on the back kinda bumped behind bc it's not that I'm not used to, it's slightly harder for the phone to detect your fingerprint. As for the side, it goes by the second cuz I used a phone with that feature before (for a few months or weeks if I'm not mistaken), but yeah, the on screen is way better, my current phone uses on-screen fingerprint sensor and it is better than my last phone which is on the power button bc it detects better than the two, regardless whether the fingerprint is recognized or not, detection is my priority.

[@nubnoobbo]

If you're going to unlock your phone, youre still going to press the power button

[@Denomote]

i unlock mine by double tapping the screen

[@Jsino_6651]

I just press on the sensor

[@nubnoobbo]

@@Jsino_6651 yeah just use the index finger and lightly tap it its not that hard

[@nubnoobbo]

@@Denomote guess you could do that too

[@lapotist0]

The side ones are good I set it to my middle finger I usually pick it up with my left hand so the power button rests under my middle finger The only issue with it is it increases the times u put your finger on your power button, and I could not protect it with a case oil on my fingers slowly gets into the gaps and broke the button Had to replace it Newer phones might have fixed it but never got a a chance to try it out Using a under screen sensor currently

[@maricthehedgehog]

Under-the-screen fingerprint sensors are expensive to manufacture which is why you only see them on 500$+ phones, and the problem with side fingerprint is that you accidentally keep unlocking your phone (but thankfully, some manufacturers have an option where it only works once pressing the power button) So back fingerprints WERE the best option but companies don't use them anymore There was actually another type of fingerprint sensors which was under the home button, even though it only got used in iPhones and Samsung phones, I personally think it was the best one of all time, but it died too

[@Techlifeandmore]

Yeah in the home button or under the screen where the home button usually is is the absolute best place. I am an iPhone user so I’ve only ever used iPhones and iPads with touch ID and it’s built into the home button on those devices, so I imagine if Apple put the sensor for touch ID under the screen where the home button used to go instead of putting it in the home button I wouldn’t like that placement as much because the home button orients you to itself and the Touch ID sensor under it..

[@petarzivanovic5716]

I have right thumb most of the time on side one and recently added right index so I can unlock it by picking it up and left middle as well so I can easily unlock it in mostly natural ways no matter how I hold it.

[@hirokurobane9145]

For waterproofing, front-back-side.

[@nutshell4v534]

I have the power botton one and it is ideal if I use my thumb and my index finger (I added both to the sensor)

[@ULTIMA2YD]

The power button is definitely the best.

[@The_Carsareyumey]

Left handed people:😩

[@silahlkomando121]

side finger print reader is confused me when i was used it once, but its kinda cool

[@Sqeezy3]

I miss a great phone with the sensor on the back. The best feature I use daily is that i can swipe the sensor to bring down notifications and controls, so I don't have to mess up something I have on my screen.

[@nishanthm6551]

The side mount is good, I'm using it 😊

[@sussybakaneko9138]

Esp the ultrasonic ones on the front are the best.

[@glxrw]

ive used all of them and personally the power button is the best place, it's so much quicker to unlock than any others and with the front screen having to process more information, that's ultimately the worst and laggiest one to go for, especially with the google pixel 8 it hardly works. i don't mind the back i kinda like it because my finger is always there but the power button is arguably the fastest and most efficient as it always recognises the fingerprint unless you burn your fingerprint off or something

[@rudra1499]

I like side one , i can use every way possible to unlock while holding or in table

[@EmmanuelChibuikem-hp3sy]

I think i love the side mounted

[@janlawrencesanpedro]

I've tried the in-screen fingerprint on a used Samsung Galaxy A31 which had a repair history or being replaced with a non-OEM AMOLED, failing authentication after multiple failures which forced me to enter my PIN/Password. So, I'll choose wither side fingerprints for authentication phones and in-screen fingerprints for aesthetics/entertainment phones.

[@Mike-77-YT]

I have an LG G8s with a rear fingerprint sensor and an LG Velvet 5g with the front fingerprint sensor. Personally, front screen is the most convenient.

[@MMkuba33]

I have it on the side and like it

[@snowydafurry4619]

for the iphone 16, there should have been touch id on the camera control button since it will already be exposed unlike the power button

[@clxlcov]

My friend still says that it's much better on the power button cause you turn your screen on with it😅

[@anandchoure1343]

On the side is best. it has extra shortcut features that you can't have with an under-display sensor.

[@igx_uchiha]

Side mounted fingerprints are the best no doubt

[@stargamer-gf9fh]

Ive used all 3 of em but my personal choice is on the screen too.

[@lil_aredOfficial]

Fingerprint on power button + Face Unlock = OP

[@dibyaroshansethy2198]

Fingerprint sensor in the back used to be the fastest one than the in-display one

[@hanro50]

An underated feature about back of the phone sensors is being able to swipe down on it for notification access.

[@_0_Deleted_0_]

Back one is good also acts as a toggle setting button if I swipe down

[@MasterQuestMaster]

I like power button the most. You can still unlock on it the button if you have the right angle

[@mukaddim.57]

Under the display sensor + Galaxy S8-S9 3D touch is the best combo ngl

[@SathishKumar-oe3wj]

Power button is best

[@2048Megabytes.]

the problem with the in display ones is that they don’t work very well the one on my pixel 7 absolutely sucks, but the rear mounted sensor on my Essential PH-1 and the side mounted one on my Galaxy S10e both instantly unlock the phone

[@mark220v]

side one is my fav, and my phone has it. i prefer to use my phone while holding it, so i pick it up and it basically already unlocks itself.

[@super_kenil]

I've used all 3 types, and I prefer the fingerprint sensor on the back the most, and on screen the least

[@jaypatel0088]

Believe it or not. In display fingerprint scanners are slower that the other two.

[@playersap4821]

The power button and the back sensors disturb the youtube videos by showing that pop pause and stuff buttons... An as they are the resting positions for our fingers they are much more irritating... So on screen is best

[@detective_duck2177]

I like the screen fingerprint sensor a lot but this might just be a problem for me, to use a screen protector you also have too buy one good enough so that it works with the screen sensor, that is why a prefer the side sensor, and the back sensor is not that good if you ask me

[@Rimon1957]

I love my fingerprint sensor on the power button, it's so convenient. Also I never need to unlock it while it's on the table

[@S1mpl3YouTube]

the thing is, most phones have the screen sensor WAY too low, and the back sensor just disappeared in 2024, the side one is also good, in my opinion but there's times when i need to hold my phone on my left hand which makes is inconvenient. So my rating would be 1. Back sensor 2. Side 3. Screen (only because it's too low, otherwise #1)

[@rylpgytpc]

Him: What is the best place for your fingerprint sensor My brain : *F a c e I d*