Vivo unveils first in-display fingerprint smartphone at CES 2018
Back in December Synaptics announced a fingerprint scanner for smartphones that can be placed under the display. The company said a “Tier 1” manufacturer would introduce the first phone with the tech at CES 2018.
Today vivo confirmed rumors from yesterday and showcased the device in Las Vegas, becoming the first company in the world to implement the technology in a smartphone...
The in-display fingerprint sensor will sit between the mainboard and the OLED panel where it will illuminate the finger and then process the beams of light.
Alex Feng, Senior VP at vivo, said in a press release the solution is solving the industry’s challenge of providing a more convenient authentication experience. The phone is ready for mass production and should be announced in “early 2018”.
The security will be the same level as the current scanners that are seen in flagship devices such as vivo X20 and Samsung Galaxy S8, Synaptics assured in a previous press message...
First phone with under-screen fingerprint scanner to arrive at CES 2018
Synaptics announced optical fingerprint sensor back at the end of 2016. An updated version was unveiled today that in theory reads the fingerprint when placed under the OLED. The company also shared that a “Tier 1” manufacturer will introduce the first phone with the tech at CES 2018.
The Clear ID FS9500 sensor works only with OLED displays. When activated, it uses the panel to illuminate the fingerprint and then processes the beams of light. Synaptics claims the sensor can work under a sandwich of components up to 1.5 mm thick, including a screen protector, the cover glass and the actual OLED screen.
The company promises the same security protection as its current FS9100 fingerprint scanner, seen in numerous flagships, including the Galaxy S8 duo. It will also be more durable to dirt and moisture since it will be sealed between the motherboard and the OLED..
Many expect Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S9, but vivo and Qualcomm already gave a sneak peek to their working prototype back in June, so a new vivo might be the big surprise next month in Las Vegas. Plus the Galaxy S9 is not going to be present at the show, so the star will clearly be different.....
Today vivo confirmed rumors from yesterday and showcased the device in Las Vegas, becoming the first company in the world to implement the technology in a smartphone...
The in-display fingerprint sensor will sit between the mainboard and the OLED panel where it will illuminate the finger and then process the beams of light.
Alex Feng, Senior VP at vivo, said in a press release the solution is solving the industry’s challenge of providing a more convenient authentication experience. The phone is ready for mass production and should be announced in “early 2018”.
The security will be the same level as the current scanners that are seen in flagship devices such as vivo X20 and Samsung Galaxy S8, Synaptics assured in a previous press message...
Synaptics announced optical fingerprint sensor back at the end of 2016. An updated version was unveiled today that in theory reads the fingerprint when placed under the OLED. The company also shared that a “Tier 1” manufacturer will introduce the first phone with the tech at CES 2018.
Many expect Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S9, but vivo and Qualcomm already gave a sneak peek to their working prototype back in June, so a new vivo might be the big surprise next month in Las Vegas. Plus the Galaxy S9 is not going to be present at the show, so the star will clearly be different.....
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