The fingerprint reader has become an essential feature for 95% of mobile phones that reach the market. Most house it in its back, while many already integrate it on the screen. At least it seemed to bet on mobile phones with side fingerprint reader , the number of phones that integrates them has not stopped growing.
Sony has undoubtedly been one of the firms that has bet more with this type of readers, it has been doing for years. And in recent months we have seen a rebound in launches with this feature on mobile phones beyond those of the Japanese firm.
Sony Xperia 1 II, side reader for the new flagship
The new top of the range of the Japanese has not yet relied on the fingerprint readers under the screen, and returns to rely on one located on the side. A mobile that stands out for its large OLED screen with 4K resolution and aspect ratio of 21: 9. It also integrates the most powerful processor of the moment, the Snapdragon 865 and a quad camera.
Sony Xperia 10 II, mid-range with ultra wide screen
This new model, the second generation of the mid-range, also has one of these side readers. It does so also showing off a screen with an aspect ratio of 21: 9. It is accompanied by a classic mid-range processor , such as the Snapdragon 665 and a new triple camera .
Sony Xperia L4, the most affordable of the Japanese
Another of the Sony phones that bet on side fingerprint readers, is this new “affordable” mid-range. A fairly sparse mobile in performance and specifications, which now stands out for having a triple camera .
Pocophone X2 “the desired one”
We quote it because the reality is that in the popular imagination it has become one of the most desired phones by users. In addition to having a side fingerprint reader, something difficult to see in a Xiaomi, it gives us specifications slightly below the expected, with a Snapdragon 730G processor and a quad camera , with a large capacity battery with 4500mAh.
Huawei Mate XS
The Chinese folding phone has been updated this week with a more powerful processor, the new Kirin 990, and with a better hinge mechanism to unfold and fold again. The Chinese firm has also relied on a new side fingerprint reader, since it is impossible to integrate it into the screen or at the back, where there is also a screen.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Also the new folding of the Koreans integrates a side fingerprint reader, a solution not common in Samsung, but that this time makes all the sense in the world. A mobile that stands out for its shell format and good specifications, with the Snapdragon 855+ processor in front .
Realme X50 5G
This week we also met the new premium mid-range from Realme. A phone that surprisingly has also opted for a fingerprint reader on the side of its screen. This has released the powerful Snapdragon 765G processor, four rear and two front cameras , along with 5G connectivity.
Huawei P40 Lite
This same week another mobile has also been presented that has surprised us that it also integrates a side fingerprint reader. This is the latest mid-range of the Chinese. This stands out for its new quad camera, as well as the Kirin 810 processor or a much more capable battery. Of course, it comes without Google services or apps.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
In recent weeks we have also known the last of the rogerized mobiles of Koreans. It is an ultra-resistant mid-range mobile that also has a side fingerprint reader. A mobile with a fairly simple technical sheet, without great pretensions, which above all offers us extreme resistance to the elements and blows .
