Results: fingerprint rules the day

For the past months, security unlocking has been moving towards iris-scanning and face-scanning. What started with the Note 7's rather odd iris scanner, then we got the iPhone X's Face ID, which — for better or worse — pushed face scanning into the mainstream. Now, everyone seems to be adding the feature to their phones.

Of course, unlike Apple, who said “Face ID is all you need, folks!” and removed the good old fingerprint scanner, competing manufacturers actually prefer to leave the old options in... you know, just in case someone actually prefers a fingerprint scan instead of oogling at their device until it unlocks.

So, we thought we'd ask — which camp are you in? Here's how that vote went:

Would you use face unlock if you have a fingerprint scanner?

Nah, fingerprint all the way!

60.06%

I have my face unlock set up, but very rarely use it

9.55%

I use all my unlocking features evenly, depending on situation

18.66%

I use face / iris scan much more than fingerprint

7.58%

I demand an "I don't lock my phone" option

4.14%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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Results: fingerprint rules the day

Would you use face unlock if you have a fingerprint scanner?

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