Pixel 4 Face Unlock vs. iPhone 11 Face ID — FIGHT!

Back in 2017, Apple introduced Face ID on the iPhone X. It was the first real biometric facial geometry identification scanner. It couldn’t do multiple registrations like Touch ID, but what it did, it did even better — including and especially making authentication feel almost transparent.

Now, Google has just released Face Unlock on the Pixel 4. The basic biometric facial geometry identification system is pretty much identical to Face ID. It adds some extra hardware and software for extra convenience, though, but some of that is region dependent and it’s also missing a key aspect of operational security. At least for now.

So, which one is better and why? Let’s find out.

SPONSOR:

• Brilliant Go to brilliant.org/vector and get 20% off their annual Premium subscription!

MORE:

• Merch: https://standard.tv/vector
• Gear: https://kit.com/reneritchie
• Podcast: http://applepodcasts.com/vector
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneritchie
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/reneritchie
• Mobile Nations Affiliate Link Policy

SUBSCRIBE:

• Apple Podcasts
• Overcast
• Pocket Casts
• Castro
• RSS
• YouTube