Samsung's Potential Game-Changer: Polarized-Light Face Unlock for Galaxy S27 Ultra
A New Face Unlock System?
Rumors are swirling about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, even though the Galaxy S26 series hasn't been revealed yet. The latest buzz is about a new face authentication system that might ditch the usual infrared (IR) hardware.
A tipster, known as @SPYGO19726 on X, shared some intriguing details from early test firmware. It mentions:
"Polar ID v1.0" under the biometric security section, describing it as a "polarized-light authentication system."
What Makes This a Big Deal?
This could be a huge leap because it's Samsung's first serious attempt at face unlock without relying on bulky IR hardware. Instead, it might use:
- The front ISOCELL Vizion sensor
- A new secure routine called BIO-Fusion Core
The new system is said to have:
- An unlock latency of around 180ms
- Better resistance to spoofing compared to the current 2D image scan used in Galaxy S-series phones.
The Drama Behind the Rumors
But wait, there's more drama. This tipster has been in a heated debate with another reputable tipster, Ice Universe, over the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera specs.
Earlier, @SPYGO19726 claimed the 3x telephoto lens on the Galaxy S26 Ultra would have a 12-megapixel resolution. Ice Universe strongly disagreed, stating it would be a 10-megapixel lens, smaller than the one on the S25 Ultra.
Should We Believe the Rumors?
While the polarized-light face unlock sounds promising, it's important to take these rumors with a grain of salt. The tech world is full of surprises, and only time will tell if this feature makes it to the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
