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Would you even look at Face ID or iris-scanning if you still have the fingerprint option?

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Jan 31, 2018, 9:07 AM

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Would you even look at Face ID or iris-scanning if you still have the fingerprint option?

Apple has been on a roll for removing stuff lately. In 2016, it removed the headphone jack and, in 2017, it removed the home button and Touch ID fingerprint reader. Of course, the security measure was instantly replaced by the brand-new Face ID, which... still draws mixed opinions.

Competing manufacturers, like Samsung, also have iris scanning and face scanning on board but also continue to offer a fingerprint pad somewhere on the device. We have to wonder — would users even look at an iris scanner (does it destroy the joke if we say the pun is intended?) when they have the good old finger scanner available?

Of course, you are not limited to choosing one and discarding the others — you can set up password, fingerprint, and face scan and use whichever you like every time you unlock your phone. But does anyone go for the extra options?

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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