Pixel 9 collection more likely to go ultrasonic with Galaxy S24 Extremely’s fingerprint sensor

What it is advisable know

• A brand new report signifies Google is considerably shifting with its Pixel 9 collection.
• Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, and the Pixel 9 Professional XL will seemingly make the most of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as an alternative of optical sensors.
• It’s reportedly the identical fingerprint sensor unit used within the Galaxy S24 collection.

Google is launching its most awaited Pixel 9 collection on August 13 — a bit sooner than regular. The gadgets are anticipated to pack numerous upgrades, together with a brand new design language. A brand new report from Android Authority signifies an thrilling new improve is coming to the Pixel 9 collection.

In line with the publication, which cited sources acquainted with the matter, the Pixel 9 collection will go for an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as an alternative of the optical sensor seen on earlier iterations just like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional. The improve contains all Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, and the debutant Pixel 9 Professional XL fashions. The Pixel Fold 2, alternatively, will not characteristic one; as an alternative, it can seemingly go for a capacitive fingerprint sensor integrated within the dwelling button.

Whereas the change to ultrasonic is already promising, what’s extra fascinating is that the unit that Google is choosing is similar one seen on the Galaxy S24 collection, together with the Extremely mannequin. It’s dubbed Qualcomm 3D Sonic Gen 2 (QFS4008). The ultrasonic fingerprint sensors on the Galaxy S24 collection are already identified to be faster and extra dependable, not like the optical fingerprint sensors, which had their complaints for the earlier Pixel telephones.

The publication additional notes that fashions beginning with Pixel 6 have been using the optical fingerprint sensor made by Goodix. Whereas they did the job of securing the system, they typically felt slower and inaccurate than ultrasonic sensors, and moisture on arms was additionally a problem whereas unlocking the display.

One other annoying factor of the optical fingerprint sensor is its use case in low-light environments, as it’s accustomed to throwing mild at you when the sensor isn’t coated fully.