Why the Samsung Galaxy S22's Fingerprint Reader Puts the Pixel 6 to Shame

March 4, 2022

When it comes to Android phones right now, there are two big titans to choose from: the Pixel 6 series and the Galaxy S22 series. It’s a tough choice! The Pixel 6 costs less than the Galaxy S22 and matches most of its features spec for spec. And the Pixel 6 trounces the competition when it comes to protecting you from spam calls.

But when it’s time to unlock your phone, a thing you’ll do several times a day every day, the Galaxy S22 is so much better than the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6 in-display fingerprint reader is, frankly, trash. You might think that all in-display fingerprint readers are terrible, and for the most part, you’re not wrong. But the S22 also uses an in-display fingerprint reader, and it’s so much better. It’s fast, accurate, and works without frustration every time. How is that possible, you ask? Hit the top story to find out.

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