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So, about that Galaxy S8 fingerprint reader positioning...

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By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Feb 01, 2017, 9:24 AM

So, about that Galaxy S8 fingerprint reader positioning...

Day after day, we are getting more and more leaks, schematics, and whatnot, which shows us a Galaxy S8 with a very, very impressive screen-to-body ratio and a pretty confusing fingerprint scanner placement.

Yes, according to the leaks, the home button, which Samsung has had for years, will be gone from the front — due to the phone's bottom bezel being so thin, no doubt — and will be moved to the back. But, to our surprise, when the first visual leaks came about, they showed the biometric sensor not to be in a central position on the phone's behind. Nope, it's offset to the right of the camera, causing us to wonder whether that would be comfortable and how many times we would accidentally smudge up the camera glass, trying to reach the scanner.

Assuming the pictures and schematics we've seen are of the real thing, that placement could be annoying for some. What are your thoughts?

(Assuming it's real) What do you think about the S8 fingerprint scanner placement?

That's fine, I believe I can easily learn to hit it consistently

18.29%

Eh, not a fan, but it's not a dealbreaker

35.45%

Doesn't matter. I'll be using the iris scanner anyway!

7.96%

That's terrible. I would reconsider buying an S8 because of it

38.3%

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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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