Relocation of Fingerprint sensor on Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Last Update date : Aug 01. 2022
As compared to Galaxy S8/S8+’s sensor which is located next to the camera, Galaxy S9 | S9+’s fingerprint sensor has moved to a more convenient spot to improve usability.
Just hold your phone in a comfortable position, and your finger naturally aligns with the sensor.
Position of fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
1. Flash/HRM | 2. Camera | 3. Fingerprint sensor
Position of fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
1. Camera (Wide) | 2. Camera (Telephoto) | 3. Fingerprint sensor
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