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Derrek Lee

How well does the Galaxy S25 detect fake fingerprints or facial data?

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy S25 outdoors.

Can the Galaxy S25 detect fake fingerprints or facial data?

- The most secure biometrics option on the Galaxy S25 is the in-display fingerprint sensor, which is not easily fooled.

- This is due to the type of sensor used and the level of effort needed to attempt to bypass it.

- Face unlock, while improved, is not as secure an option, as Samsung does not have the appropriate hardware to consistently and reliably discern a 2D image from an actual face.

The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor used in the Galaxy S25 display is perhaps one of the most secure biometric security measures on an Android smartphone. That's because while it's not impossible to fool, it is extremely tricky.

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