Have you been happy with the Galaxy S21's fingerprint sensor?

By Joe Maring
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Galaxy S21 Ultra Review
Galaxy S21 Ultra Review (Image credit: Hayato Huseman / Android Central)

Samsung packed a ton of improvements into the new Galaxy S21 series, and out of everything on offer, there's one feature upgrade that's easy to overlook — the fingerprint sensor.

The Galaxy S10 and S20 both featured ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensors, and thanks to slow performance and inconsistent readings, they left a lot to be desired. Samsung finally fixed this with the Galaxy S21, offering a new sensor that's larger and more accurate.

We've been really happy with its performance on the S21 so far, and taking a look through the AC forums, this is what a few of our members have to say about it:

I've definitely noticed it's not as good as when I first got it. I think I will have to try setting my fingerprints up again.

chimpboy74

Mines has been pretty good even with my screen protector on. I would try resetting your prints.

buzzy3970

It 100% is the new update that breaks it! Mine isn't working 80% of the time now. Also confirm that re-registering your prints works, although is bs that you have to do this

bkeaver

What about you? Have you been happy with the Galaxy S21's fingerprint sensor?

Join the conversation in the forums!

Joe Maring
Joe Maring

Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.

8 Comments
  • It's taken some getting used to for sure. I came from a Note 9, so was quite used to using my index finger on the back. Using my thumb is a bit different, and there have been times that I end up having to use my password. Not sure if it's the way I'm positioning my thumb, the general dryness causing a poor read at times, or the sensor itself. I've re-registered my fingers a couple times, and that does seem to help, at least for awhile. It's something I'm definitely going to keep an eye on.
  • This reader on my S21+ works better than any other touch/fingerprint reader I have ever used.. speed, accuracy (or inaccuracy of my finger placement) and reliability are truly excellent.
  • Much, much better than my previous S10!
  • Yep. Works well as intended.
  • Its different than a Pixel fpr but it still works well. I've heard complaints about the 20 series, but I've had no problems.
  • Works better than my Note 20 Ultras
  • no. it's the Only thing that sucks, but the FPR is terrible.
  • The fingerprint sensor on my S21 Ultra works perfect, even through a Spigen glass display protector.