Counterpoint Research's analysis shows that at its peak in 2017, there were more than 700 smartphone brands contributing to the 1.5 billion units sold annually. In 2023,...
  • Something Burger 🍔@jlai.luEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I don’t. Having it under the screen like Pixels makes it possible to unlock the device without picking it up.

    • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      2 years ago

      I take my phone out of my pocket and unlock it more often than I unlock it and leave it on a table, so the back makes way more sense

      Put your hand in your pocket, take your phone out, and it’s already unlocked by the time you look at it

      That said, why not both? It’s not that expensive of a component. Cameras cost far more and we’re fine having 3-5 of them on devices now.

    • nudny ekscentryk@szmer.infoEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      In my experience (having used Pixel 7 nonpro for a while) it doesn’t always pick up your finger. Side-mounted (power button) sensor is the nice compromise imho