The Pixel 9 smartphones launched last year came with upgraded biometrics as Google switched some models from an optical fingerprint scanner to an ultrasonic type. The upcoming Pixel 10 series will continue to feature ultrasonic fingerprint readers, but they will be better than the ones we have on the Pixel 9 series.
According to a report by Android Headlines, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the Google Pixel 10 series will be “faster than before.” The publication doesn’t tell us the supplier of this upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, but regardless, it should improve the password-less unlocking experience on the Pixel 10 lineup, even with wet fingers.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
While Google has upgraded the ultrasonic fingerprint readers on the Pixel 10 series, it has retained the face recognition feature on smartphones, which, although not as good as Apple’s Face ID, is secure enough for banking apps to use.
Google Pixel 10 leaked render (Source: Android Headlines)
The Google Pixel 10 series is rumored to be unveiled on August 20, and the lineup reportedly includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Like last year, this year’s Fold will likely use a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.