Xiaomi 15 and OnePlus 13: Upgraded Fingerprint Sensors on the Horizon
For the past few years, Xiaomi’s top-tier smartphones have been equipped with in-display fingerprint sensors, primarily of the optical type. A similar trend has been noticed with OnePlus devices. However, there are indications of a potential shift next year with the Xiaomi 15 series and OnePlus 13. Reports from two separate sources on Weibo, often considered China’s equivalent of Twitter, suggest that Xiaomi is currently exploring the incorporation of ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in its upcoming Xiaomi 15 flagship lineup, which is currently in development.
Along with an upgraded fingerprint sensor, the Xiaomi 15 is expected to feature a flat screen similar to its predecessor. Meanwhile, the 15 Ultra will continue the trend of its predecessor with a curved screen. As mentioned earlier, OnePlus will also transition to ultrasonic fingerprint sensors starting with the OnePlus 13. This move will align OnePlus with Samsung and Vivo flagships that utilize these fingerprint sensors known for their speed and accuracy.
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While these developments are still in the early stages, with expected launches towards the end of the year in China and potentially early 2025 internationally, it’s important to note that details may change. Nevertheless, the prospect of ultrasonic fingerprint readers becoming more common on smartphones is certainly exciting. Like the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 15 is anticipated to debut in October in China, while the OnePlus 13 will likely be announced early in 2025. Both phones are expected to reach international markets a few months after their Chinese launch. Additionally, the phones are likely to be powered by the next-generation Qualcomm flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.
