A new rumor suggests new Xiaomi device
could be one of the first devices to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint
reader. The technology is currently being developed by Qualcomm under
the name Snapdragon Sense ID, and the chip-maker claims it should be
ready to ship before the end of the year. The
Mi5 is expected to pack Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 820, which could
be one of the first processors to include the company's Snapdragon
Sense ID. However, the first devices packing this new chip aren't
expected to arrive until early next year. That means we probably won't
see Xiaomi's next flagship phone announced for at least four or five
more months. In
essence, Qualcomm's fingerprint recognition tech can create a 3D map of
your finger, complete with all the micro-ridges of your skin. Qualcomm
says that the technology works well even with wet or dirty fingers,
unlike current-gen fingerprint readers. The
Chinese company has released a steady string of new phones this year,
but we're still waiting to see what is has planned for the Xiaomi Mi5.
Rumor has it the device could feature a Quad HD display, a 3000mAh
battery, a 16-megapixel rear camera, and a 13-megapixel front-facing
shooter for under $400. USB-C also seems pretty likely, since Xiaomi
already offers one device with the reversible charging port. Source: http://www.xiaomidevice.com/blog/xiaomi-mi5-is-the-first-phone-to-use-qualcomm-3d-fingerprint-technology/
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