Sometimes the first time is a test run. The Japanese manufacturer did a first when they put a fingerprint sensor on the Xperia Z5 series and their decision has now come back to haunt them. It’ll go on sale next month in the United States but it’ll be missing the biometric security component that’s available in other markets.
And we think we know why.
While quite far-fetched, the probably intentional delay of the US release of their Xperia Z5 line could mean that Sony had a chance to see if their new fingerprint sensor would be a hit or otherwise.
Following which, they would take note the feedback of their side-placed fingerprint sensor, and decide if it’s worthy to risk having the power button doubles as the fingerprint scanner. Mainly because, it doesn’t work (well).
When asked why they decided to pull the scanner, they simply said: “it was a business decision”.
Android Authority has reached out for further clarification but has yet to hear back. Sony already has a lot on their plate and if these issues keep cropping up, they better make sure their next flagship makes the cut.
This is their first run at such technology on their devices and while we could argue they should’ve perfected it before putting it out, we’ll cut them some slack. This move could be a good one, provided that they make changes to the prices to reflect the lack of a fingerprint sensor.
Maybe Americans are better off not dealing with the annoying fingerprint sensor that we talked about in our review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Dual. It’ll save them a lot of pain.
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