Xiaomi 14 Ultra: A Step Towards Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
The highly anticipated Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the upcoming flagship from Xiaomi, is rumored to finally embrace the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor technology. However, it seems that Xiaomi's solution may not be on par with the wide-area ultrasonic sensors used by Vivo in its recent flagships.
Room for Improvement in Fingerprint Recognition
Devices like the Xiaomi 14, Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and iQOO 12 have all relied on under-display optical fingerprint recognition. While these devices have showcased impressive overall performance, user feedback suggests that there is still room for improvement in the fingerprint recognition experience.
Xiaomi's Venture into Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensors
According to reports, Xiaomi has been conducting tests on a single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Although it is uncertain if this technology will be used in an upcoming Xiaomi device, there is a high probability that it will be featured in their ultra flagship scheduled for release next year. This will mark Xiaomi's second attempt at incorporating an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi initially introduced ultrasonic fingerprint technology back in 2016 with the Xiaomi 5s, which featured the world's first non-porous ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. Despite being a major selling point, the technology faced challenges due to its early stage of development, resulting in some issues. Since then, Xiaomi has been using under-display optical fingerprint technology in its devices, including their high-end flagships.
Advancements in Ultrasonic Fingerprint Technology
However, with the advancements in technology, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition solutions have made significant progress over time, surpassing the speed and reliability of their optical counterparts.
Xiaomi vs Vivo: Single-Point vs Wide-Area Ultrasonic
It's important to note that there is a perceived gap between Xiaomi's proposed single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and the wide-area ultrasonic technology employed by Vivo in its previous models. Vivo's upcoming X100 Pro+ is expected to continue the legacy of wide-area ultrasonic fingerprints.
Overall, the inclusion of an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a promising development. While it may not match the wide-area ultrasonic solutions used by Vivo, it signifies Xiaomi's commitment to enhancing the fingerprint recognition experience for its users. As technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Xiaomi further refines its ultrasonic fingerprint technology in future devices.
