OnePlus 13 & Xiaomi 15 to utilize ultrasonic fingerprint scanners

Both the OnePlus 13 and the Xiaomi 15 series are said to utilize ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners. This information comes from two separate sources, Digital Chat Station and Smart Pikachu. Both of those are Chinese tipsters, and each of them tips that sensor for one of the two phones.

The OnePlus 13 & Xiaomi 15 series are said to use ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners

Both companies have been using in-display fingerprint scanners for a while. The thing is, both have been relying on optical in-display fingerprint scanners. That will change with the next generation of flagship phones, though, it seems.

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners are more advanced and more secure at the same time. There are a number of advantages, so it’s great to see that both companies are planning to take a step forward.

They’re not only more secure but can be activated while the display is off by simply playing your finger around the area where the scanner is placed. You don’t need to previously tap the display. They’re usually also more accurate, and so on.

Do note that both companies are allegedly testing such fingerprint scanners for the aforementioned devices. Still, nothing guarantees that they’ll actually be used. So we’ll have to wait in order to be sure.

The Xiaomi 15 will keep a flat display, while the ‘Ultra’ will utilize a curved one

One of the tipsters also mentioned that the Xiaomi 15 will keep a flat display. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will go for a curved display just like its predecessor, it is said. That’s not surprising at all, Xiaomi is sticking with its practice.

These two companies will also be amongst the first to utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. A recent report suggested that the OnePlus 13 will be the very first phone to use it. Xiaomi will not be far behind, as it’s usually the first to do so, as was last year with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

The OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 15 series are expected to launch in Q4 this year. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra will likely arrive in Q1 next year.