Samsung is playing catch-up whenever it arrives to certain trends in the mobile industry. For example, it doesn’t have a cameraphone with an in-display fingerprint scanner yet but that must swap upcoming month whenever the Galaxy S10 releases. A new report says the feature will be approaching to its Galaxy A-series too.
Samsung to launch three Galaxy A-series phones with in-display fingerprint sensors
According to Korean Media, ET News, Samsung will release three Galaxy A-series phones with under-display fingerprint scanners this year. The 3 smartphones are the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, and the Galaxy A50. Based on their names, we can assume the Galaxy A90 will be the most strong of the 3.
The source says Samsung already has suppliers for the camera and modules ahead of the phones’ release in the second quarter. Aegis Tech is said to be the manufacturer of the sensor module what is optical and not ultrasonic such as Qualcomm’s. Mass production will be handled by Partron and Mcnex.
Other than individuals three, Samsung is reported to have six other models planned for this year too. Individuals will heading arrive with side-mounted and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners. The Galaxy A-series will Furthermore arrive with multiple rear cameras with few getting Time of Flight (ToF) 3D sensors.
Samsung is trying to grow its market share in the mid-range category, so its strategy is to bring flagship options to its less-expensive models.