How do you feel about the lack of a fingerprint sensor?

[B. Diddy]

A bit surprising that the DTEK50 doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, considering that we're seeing them more often, even on budget phones like the Honor 5X. Do you think this is significant deficiency on a security-oriented phone, or are fingerprint sensors enough of a liability that you're glad it's not present?

 

[libra89]

The latter. I am one of the weirdos that actually don't use the fingerprint sensor.

 

[B. Diddy]

LOL. I used to feel that way as well, but the speed and reliability of the 6P's sensor changed my mind!

 

[auditman]

Its nice to have, not a deal breaker.

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[Golfdriver97]

The guys in the podcast made the argument that a FPS is a convenience, not a security feature. Sure, it promotes locking the device down, which is better than nothing.

 

[medic22003]

Picture password is probably safer and takes just a second to do. Maybe 3 seconds longer than a fp scanner and no one can take my unconscious finger and unlock my phone. Plus if they mess up 10 times trying to unlock it the phone gets wiped. They can keep the biometric crap

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[Morty2264]

Not having a fingerprint scanner is not a drawback to me, to be honest.

 

[HelpISwitchedFromIphone]

I'm disappointed about the lack of a fingerprint sensor.

 

[Gayle Lynn]

Feature that I like. Without I resort to pin which isn't that secure either.

My iPhone 6S Plus with round design means that the orientation and issue is gone, easier to use than S6 (terrible) or S7 (better). Moisture or oils and creams prevent FPID from working.

Lack of release arguing, lack of USB-C (or lightning) means have to orient plugging in charger cable over and over again, wear and tear, bigger issue, for me.

Still a great $299 phone, don't get me wrong.

 

[OriginalLucy]

I'm not a fan of fps, I prefer picture or pin passwords, myself

 

[Jared DiPane]

I'm not a fan of fps, I prefer picture or pin passwords, myself

Why don't you like the fingerprint sensor??

 

[badelhas]

I wish it had one...but its not a deal breaker to me

 

[Matty]

A bit surprising that the DTEK50 doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, considering that we're seeing them more often, even on budget phones like the Honor 5X. Do you think this is significant deficiency on a security-oriented phone, or are fingerprint sensors enough of a liability that you're glad it's not present?

Personally I'm not upset about the lack of a fingerprint sensor. It's a nice feature don't get me wrong but I like picture password much better for a security measure.

 

[mike kootnikoff]

fingerprint sensor could save a second or two when opening/unlocking the phone but i dont feel my life is worse without it.

 

[Amamiya Hotaru]

It is very convenient and safe with fingerprint sensor.

 

[skstrials]

A bit surprising that the DTEK50 doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, considering that we're seeing them more often, even on budget phones like the Honor 5X. Do you think this is significant deficiency on a security-oriented phone, or are fingerprint sensors enough of a liability that you're glad it's not present?

Nah, I am happy with the picture password. I don't have to worry about getting my phone unlocked when someone takes my finger when I am sleeping.

And I don't have to hide the unlock screen either. I can unlock the phone right in front of other people and they would have no idea.