Are you happy Samsung moved the location of the fingerprint sensor on the S9?

[Morty2264]

It's kind of a strange location but I'd have to reserve judgement for when actually testing it out.

 

[arunma]

I think I'll like it. But I'm not sure how this will work for swiping the fingerprint sensor to get the notification panel. That was a nifty feature which I hope they don't take away!

 

[CKwik240]

I still prefer the way Sony did it on Z5 series. It was part of the power button on the side. But I'd prefer front sensor vs rear with the caveat that I don't like physical home buttons as with older galaxy phones. it'll be really nice when in screen versions come out. But the new placement on the s9 will probably be better. Not that I care that much since I use my smart watch as a trusted device so I rarely need to use it.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I personally don't care. I can adapt. I find the one on my S8+ easy to use. It's just as easy as the one on my Pixel 2 XL for me to reach. Of course, I don't have small hands.

 

[Maknora]

Yes. Its comfortable to use

 

[callihan_44]

I dont like it on the back of the phone, front is best...however its slightly easier to get to below the camera

 

[echo_808]

Not really. I got used to the 8+ placement essily. I got small hands and it never bothered me one bit.

 

[LJSquishy]

As a left-handed person, it makes much more sense for it to be in the new location.

 

[amyf27]

I tested it out in store - though I did have limited testing abilities since it was tethered with a line to the display table. I don't mind it at all in the center - will just take some finger placement retraining as I've been used to the fingerprint off to the side since the S8+

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

As a left-handed person, it makes much more sense for it to be in the new location.

As a fellow lefty, I totally agree!

 

[bhatech]

Ideally speaking, I would like the camera and fingerprint module not be close to each other but definitely a welcome change in position compared to previous phones.

 

[superniceapps]

It's not a big deal to me. I am ok with current placement. I won't upgrade because of that

 

[k1200s29]

yes very pleased. it will be much easier to access when in a hurry.

 

[Attalla]

Not having a serious problem with it but I have to carefully reach for it everytime as it is too close to the camera. Can't compare it to the s8 cuz I upgraded from a S7 edge where the fingerprint was embedded in the home button. Would've been amazing and more comfortable if the s9 plus was separated like on other devices like oneplus or pixel.

 

[sleepnclass]

The question kind of says it all... are you happy with the new location of the fingerprint sensor on the S9? Or are you going to reserve judgement until you can get your hands on one to test?

Feels okay. I have big hands though and didn't have an issue with the note 8 or s8+

 

[neil74]

having now used the 9+ it is better for sure but still not great.

I wonder who at Samsung thinks having it so close to the camera is a good idea?

 

[bembol]

It shouldn't have happened in the first place.

Obviously, the S9+ is an improvement.

Why can't Samsung seperate the FPS away from the camera like what Google, LG, OnePlus does?

 

[chanchan05]

It shouldn't have happened in the first place.

Obviously, the S9+ is an improvement.

Why can't Samsung seperate the FPS away from the camera like what Google, LG, OnePlus does?

The only reason I can think of on the S9 is better durability. Poking glass with multiple holes would make it more prone to breaking.

 

[nate0]

It should’ve been in this spot last year. I don’t know what Samsung was thinking by putting it next to the camera.

Was wondering this and I can only conclude a couple things from that.
-Samsung wanted to have something that most wanted changed done to the S9 series since most of the S9 is a HW upgrade...
-The designers had that option only based on the fps shape the thickness of the device/wireless charging coil/camera sensor size.
-Samsung wanted to give lefty's some love?

 

[zahernahhas]

The new location is much better.