Samsung Galaxy S9 Unveils Multimodal Intelligent Scan Biometric Security
Samsung introduces a new multimodal authentication system called Intelligent Scan for the Galaxy S9, combining facial recognition and iris scanning to compete directly with Apple's Face ID.
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 at Mobile World Congress 2018, delivering an upgraded version of the previous model with a strong emphasis on advanced imaging and sophisticated security. Like Apple's latest iPhones, the new smartphones feature a dual camera system that enables true depth perception and powers AI-driven AR Emojis that map users' facial expressions onto animated characters.
The most notable security upgrade is a new multimodal authentication system called Intelligent Scan. This technology merges improved facial recognition with the iris scanning capabilities introduced in last year's Galaxy devices, creating a highly secure and passive way for users to unlock their phones just by looking at them.
While this approach echoes Apple's Face ID, Samsung differentiates itself by retaining a fingerprint sensor as an auxiliary option, though users are likely to feel frustrated by its awkward placement on the rear of the device. Ultimately, the emphasis on this combined biometric approach gives security-conscious consumers a compelling alternative to the iPhone X.