Android Phone Makers Vows to Copy iPhone X Face ID

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Apple’s facial recognition system called Face ID and available exclusively on the iPhone X has generated mixed reactions in the industry, with some people praising its security capabilities, while others claimed it’s a step backward from fingerprint scanning.

But despite the criticism, Android phone makers seem ready to follow in Apple’s footsteps and embrace facial recognition systems on their next-year models, with several top companies said to be exploring their options right now and discussing potential partnerships with suppliers.

DigiTimes writes that Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi are currently involved in talks with a number of companies that could manufacture 3D sensing sensors for their future products, including Largan Precision (which also makes the iPhone sensors), Sunny Optical, Orbbec, and Himax.

The report claims Largan is in pole position to get the biggest number of orders, not only because it has the know-how, technology, and capacity to build 3D sensors powering facial recognition, but also thanks to the fact that it’s working with Apple. This is considered to be a major advantage over rival companies, as Apple typically signs only top-rated suppliers.