Google Pixel 9 series may get ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner

The Google Pixel 9 series is scheduled to launch on August 13. The new phones are expected to succeed the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. However, alongside the expected base and Pro models, the upcoming lineup is likely to include a Pixel 9 Pro XL variant. Details surrounding the alleged smartphones have been doing the rounds in the rumor mill for the past few weeks. Now, a report suggests that the Pixel 9 series phones will get an upgrade in the fingerprint scanner department.

Google Pixel 9 series fingerprint sensor (expected)

According to a report from Android Authority, the Google Pixel 9 series smartphones are expected to come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. reportThe exact sensor, Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Gen 2 (QFS4008), is the same one used in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the report claims.

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors are claimed to be faster and more accurate than optical sensors. They are also said to work better when the user’s fingers are wet or slightly dusty, and they don’t need to light up part of the display to work.

While the report didn’t specify the exact models, it noted that ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners will be included in all models except the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The rumored foldable smartphone is said to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, placed within the power button.

Google Pixel 9 Series Features (Expected)

The Google Pixel 9 series phones are likely to be powered by Tensor G4 SoCs and come with Android 15. The base Pixel 9 phone could come with a 6.24-inch AMOLED display while the Pro and XL variants could get 6.34-inch and 6.73-inch AMOLED displays respectively. Notably, the vanilla Google Pixel 9 was recently leaked in a pink color with a pill-shaped camera module on the back.