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Have an X Face ID unlock is waaaay faster than touch ID every was for me. Especially considering how often touch ID failed due to sweat / grease.

• karpodiem 9y ago
  My phone is typically resting on my desktop most of the time. I want an unlock solution that doesn't require picking up the device. Touch ID authentication misses are rare in my experience with the devices I've owned since the 5S.
  • thinkythought 9y ago
    I have an X right here, and it usually rests on my desk. It will unlock from a VERY oblique angle, way beyond what i expected it to be able to handle. The only failures i've gotten with the scanner were when a pillow was covering part of my face and i was in bed. Basically any position that i can reasonably read the display from that isn't a joke or a test will unlock the device if i'm glancing at it. I have some complaints about the device, but this feature rocks as far as i'm concerned
  • amazingman 9y ago
    My understanding is that the screen wakes up to a slight nudge on the screen, though I’m not sure how well Face ID works at such an angle.
  • pwnage 9y ago
    You can tap the turned off screen to wake up and it works from a surprisingly steep angle. (I just did this exact workflow)