Perhaps the greatest practical improvement to phones in the previous five years has been the installation of fingerprint readers. Initially, the front, directly below the screen, where they were bundled with the home button, was the most common location for these readers. The struggle against bezels, however, made the straightforward strategy unworkable. In truth, fingerprint readers with optical and ultrasonic in-display sensors that are at last responsive and dependable are only now making their way back to the front.
1. Xiaomi Mi 10I
With a 108MP camera, 120Hz refresh rate display, quick charging, and a powerful Snapdragon 750G, the Xiaomi Mi 10I retails for an extremely low price. Along with the power button, the phone also sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. You may choose in the settings whether you want it to detect touches when you press the button or just put your finger on the scanner.
2. Realme X3 Zoom
Highlights of the Realme X3 Zoom include an octa-core Snapdragon 855+ processor, a competent zoom camera, a 120Hz refresh rate display, and 30W fast charging. A 32MP primary camera and an 8MP wide-angle camera are both located on the front. The AMOLED panel and small 4200mAh battery are the device’s drawbacks.
3. Samsung Galaxy M31s
The only inexpensive phone with an AMOLED display and a quick side-mounted fingerprint reader is the Samsung Galaxy M31s. Even though it has a huge 6000mAh battery inside, the device has a lovely design and is pleasant to hold. The Galaxy M31s’ Exynos 9611 octa-core CPU limits its suitability as a phone for casual and light users. Other notable features include a USB Type-C connection, 25W quick charging, and HD content streaming capability on apps like Netflix and Prime.
4. Poco X3
The Snapdragon 732G octa-core Poco X3 replaces the Poco X2 as the low-cost champion with a 120Hz refresh-rate IPS LCD screen. Poco is able to provide a largely ad-free version of MIUI because to its partially severed connections with Xiaomi. This one has a robust 6000mAh battery and 33W rapid charging capabilities. For the price, the camera’s performance is also fairly respectable.
5. Poco M2 Pro
It provides hardware with reliable performance and an improved MIUI 11 version. Yes, it features a side-mounted fingerprint reader that is positioned perfectly, and the cameras are fairly good for the price. Additionally, for a very appealing price, the Poco M2 Pro provides a sizable 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
6. Realme 7
The game-focused Helio G95 octa-core CPU, 90Hz IPS LCD display, stylish design, and highly trustworthy side fingerprint sensor all come standard on the Realme 7. This is a strong phone that covers all the essentials and ought to be an enticing choice for anyone on a limited budget. The Realme 7 Pro’s Pro version has an AMOLED screen and a quick in-display fingerprint scanner.
7. Realme 6 And Realme 6 Pro
The 6-series of Realme phones use screens with a high refresh rate rather than AMOLED panels. Both of these large phones have punch holes for selfie cameras and fingerprint sensors positioned on the side. The MediaTek Helio G90T powers the Realme 6 whereas the Snapdragon 720G powers the Realme 6 Pro. Both of these smartphones boast 64MP sensor led quad-cameras on the back, 30W quick charging, and strong performance capabilities.
8. Redmi Note 9 Pro And Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Note9 Pro and Note9 Pro from Xiaomi are large smartphones with fingerprint readers located on the side. These smartphones run MIUI 11 software based on Android 10 and are powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 720G chipset that features NavIC functionality.
9. Samsung Galaxy S10e
The Galaxy S10e is a charming, high-end device with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is more dependable and practical than the one Samsung provides even on its current S20 flagships. The phone includes an Exynos 9820 octa-core chipset and a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. The primary concession you would have to make is that the backup provided by the 3100mAh battery is on the lower side.
10. Huawei Y9s
The Huawei Y9s is a low-cost smartphone having a Kirin 710F CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The problem is that the Huawei Y9s is still using Android 9 Pie as its default operating system because of the sanctions the US has placed. On the rear are three cameras, the primary one being a 48MP sensor. The pop-up slider housing the front camera leaves the 6.59-inch TFT LCD display unobstructed and remarkably immersive.
