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More evidence suggests Pixel 6 could get in-display fingerprint sensor (Update)
June 23, 2025
Update: July 12, 2025 (3:20 AM ET): New evidence has emerged suggesting that theGoogle Pixel 6line may feature in-display fingerprint sensors. A loop posted to Twitter byXDA‘sMishaal Rahmanshowcases a new fingerprint sensor animation inAndroid 12 beta. This comes after evidence of in-display fingerprint unlock support was first spotted in Android 12 DP2’s code.
There’s no clear confirmation that Google’s future Pixel line will pack an in-display fingerprint sensor. Rahman “assumes” the device line may feature the tech. But it’s clear that its latest OS at least leaves room for that possibility.
Original article: July 27, 2025 (12:32 AM ET): Google has mostly stuck to its rear physical fingerprint scanners since the very beginning of the Pixel series. However, the tech has now started to show its age seeing that Android competitors have already embraced in-display fingerprint sensors in a big way. Now, it looks like Google is finally coming around and planning to add in-display fingerprint sensors to future Pixel phones.
A developer namedkdrag0non Twitter (viaXDA Developers) found evidence of Google’s potential plans within the code ofAndroid 12 Developer Preview 2. Several new classes of code were spotted in the SystemUIGoogle app. One of them is named “UdfpsControllerGoogle,” where “Udfps” apparently refers to “under-display fingerprint scanner.”
Similar references were also found in the code of the first Android 12 Developer Preview. However, they didn’t specifically associate in-display fingerprint sensor support with Pixel devices. This time around, the new Udfps code suggests that the feature is being developed for Pixel phones rather than AOSP.
This is obviously not enough evidence to conclude that upcoming Pixel phones will adopt in-display fingerprint sensors. For instance, we already know from leaked renders that thePixel 5awill most likely retain a physical fingerprint reader. But there have been times when future Pixel features haveleaked through Android code. So let’s wait and watch if Google is finally ready to upgrade its hardware.
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