I wouldn’t hold out too much hope on that. I started on a pixel 1 then a 3xl (both had power button fingerprint sensors that were awesome) then moved to a 5, 6 and 7 with in screen readers. They’re all crap. I gave up using the one on my 7 almost entirely.
Google can’t seem to get that part figured out. It is exacerbated on custom ROM’s in my experience as well (Graphene mainly on the 7).
Currently using a flip6 with power button reader and it was a revelation going back to a working fingerprint reader.
Same person. I had to switch instances as .world blocks VPNs.
From what I understand the Pixel 6 - 8 uses an optical scanner but the 9 uses the same ultrasonic sensor the Galaxy S25 uses. I’m hoping that’s better.
I’ve not long since bought a Pixel 6 to give Apple the boot and try CalyxOS.
Now I have decided to make the switch permanent I was thinking about getting a Pixel 9 Pro XL.
I’m now wondering if I should get a 9a or wait for the Pixel 10 Pro XL?
When the 10 comes out, those will be two phones at very different price points and capabilities. I don’t think it’ll be fair to compare them.
So the 9a isn’t a more powerful version of the 9?
Forgive my ignorance. I’ve been in Apple’s walled garden since the iPhone 5s.
Nope. The “a” series Pixels are generally a mid-cycle refresh targeted at the budget. Similar to the iPhone Mini or 16e on Apples side.
Ah, thank you. I’ll wait for the 10 Pro XL then. Hopefully it’s fingerprint scanner is better than the Pixel 6. It’s hopeless.
I wouldn’t hold out too much hope on that. I started on a pixel 1 then a 3xl (both had power button fingerprint sensors that were awesome) then moved to a 5, 6 and 7 with in screen readers. They’re all crap. I gave up using the one on my 7 almost entirely.
Google can’t seem to get that part figured out. It is exacerbated on custom ROM’s in my experience as well (Graphene mainly on the 7).
Currently using a flip6 with power button reader and it was a revelation going back to a working fingerprint reader.
The 5 is the last not in the screen, and it just works, on factory, DivestOS, Lineage and Graphene (I’ve run them all).
It’s part of why I stay on the 5.
In the Pixel 5, the “a” is a larger phone. I don’t think there’s a 7a, it’s like 7, 7 Pro, and one other, I think.
Its a mess honestly. Sanity checking myself, 5a was larger, 6a and 7a were smaller. There was also a 3a and 3a xl. Lol
Seems the only consistency is inconsistency.
Same person. I had to switch instances as .world blocks VPNs.
From what I understand the Pixel 6 - 8 uses an optical scanner but the 9 uses the same ultrasonic sensor the Galaxy S25 uses. I’m hoping that’s better.