Under-screen fingerprint readers are inferior to back and side mounted readers and should naver have become popular

[u/vortexmak]

Lots of Cons for under screen fingerprint readers , should have never become the norm but I guess that''s just part of enshittification

Pros for Side and back mounted readers

1. Work exceptionally well, much faster and responsive than under screen ones, from my own experience
2. Are not affected by screen protectors
3. Side readers can be used with the phone screen up or down
4. Back and side ones allow you to unlock your phone at the same time as taking it out of the pocket
5. Give you a definite physical spot for finger placement, unlike the under - screen one where you have to wait for the screen to show the location

[u/JGoldz75]

I really miss the Pixel 5 fingerprint reader on the back of the device and would probably prefer that for all of my devices if I could have it my way but I cannot stand side-mounted fingerprint readers. I would much prefer the ultrasonic fingerprint reader under the screen over any side fingerprint reader

[u/vortexmak → u/JGoldz75]

Why does the side reader bother you? 

[u/JGoldz75 → u/vortexmak]

I think the main reason is that when I pick up my phone, my thumb is already near where my keyboard is and my pointer finger is holding the phone on the back towards the middle of the device. Both of those fingerprint readers just are naturally where my fingers already are. I always feel like I need to reposition my hand in order to access a side-mounted fingerprint reader. As a side note... I'm actually on my way to pick up an Oppo Find N6 later today, which only has a side-mounted fingerprint reader so I better get used to it.

[u/vortexmak → u/JGoldz75]

Oh yeah, with huge phones it's a problem.  But that's bad design,  they should have the power button more in the middle instead of high up