Fingerprint sensors drive 4G phones

Many models can facilitate mobile payments and allow secured access to the phone simply by reading a user’s fingerprints.

China makers of 4G phones are stressing the importance of fingerprint recognition in their models. No longer seen as just a convenient feature, fingerprint sensors prove to be an essential part of today’s smartphones, enhancing safety measures and facilitating easy mobile payments. Some units highlight a built-in scanner in the home button, allowing users to access their phones securely.

Makers are also focusing on display, utilizing a 2.5D arc edge screen for a seamless design. One model boasts a 6in touchscreen in 1280x720 pixels. Another variant with dual screens is also a standout. Camera capability, meanwhile, is getting sophisticated thanks to reversible lens equipped to capture stills at 16MP.

Specs-wise, products run on Android 5.1 and adopts a MediaTek chipset. Battery capacity ranges from 2,850 to 3,000mAh.

Here are six models handpicked by our Market Analysts for representing the current trends in 4G phones.

Reversible camera

The Elite X model from Oteda Industrial Co. Ltd boasts a dual-flash reversible camera that shoots at 16MP. It adopts an in-cell touchscreen display that allows fingerprint recognition for added safety measures. The 4G phone supports GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM and 4G/3G/2G network connection. It is powered by an MTK 6735A/1GHz 64-bit quadcore chip. RAM is 3GB while ROM is 16GB. The product runs on Android 5.1. Dimensions are 141.7x71.3x7.9mm.

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