Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs, Release Date, Price & Latest Update: Fingerprint Scanner Moved To Rear, Optical Fingerprint Recognition Still A Possibility?

Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors refuse to die down with several new specs leaks and speculations coming to light every day. Latest rumors among several suggest that Galaxy S8 could have a 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch variant. The Samsung Galaxy S8 may also get rid of the traditional home button and the standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Continue reading for latest Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, release date and price updates. 

Samsung Galaxy S8 To Sport Rear Fingerprint Scanner

The newly leaked information suggest that the fingerprint scanner in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 will be placed on the rear side of the device. The rumor, however, doesn't come as a surprise as fans are already aware that the phone might remove the traditional home button, as reported by AndroidHeadlines.

Samsung May Get Rid Of The Home Button

All of Samsung's devices so far have been sporting a physical home button, placed at the lower end of the phone right below the display. As reported by GSM Arena, Samsung ditching the home button in the upcoming Galaxy S8 is true, then it is indeed believable that the tech giant has found the rear side as the new place for the fingerprint scanner, which has become a standard part of all flagship devices today.

Samsung may bring Optical Fingerprint Recognition feature

However, earlier rumors claimed that the company would come-up with an optical fingerprint recognition feature that will allow the scanner to be on display itself. However, the latest Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors suggest a different story that the upcoming flagship device will also sport an iris recognition sensor as found in the Galaxy Note 7. The upcoming iris scanner will be an enhanced version and reports also suggest that the company plans to bring the Samsung Pass service back in the Galaxy S8.

At this point, no information has been confirmed so the readers should take information with the pinch of salt. Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, release date and price.