Advances in Smartphone Display Technology Improve Biometrics

The evolution of smartphone display technology has significantly advanced biometric authentication, particularly in fingerprint recognition. Modern smartphones, such as the recently released Vivo X100s, are at the forefront of this innovation, featuring sophisticated under-display fingerprint sensors that enhance both security and user convenience.

Ultrasonic fingerprint reader (© vivo and Goodix).

The Vivo X100s, which features a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader embedded beneath it, exemplifies the latest trends in smartphone biometrics. According to the manufacturers, this ultrasonic technology represents a significant improvement over previous optical sensors.

Ultrasonic technology

Ultrasonic fingerprint technology operates by using high-frequency soundwaves to capture a detailed image of a fingerprint.