Xiaomi 15 vs vivo X200: Flagship Fingerprint Recognition Showdown, Which Do You Prefer?

Xiaomi 15 vs vivo X200: Flagship Fingerprint Recognition Showdown, Which Do You Prefer?With the rapid development of technology, the hardware configurations of smartphones have also ushered in new breakthroughs. This year, the two flagship chipsets, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400, have made a strong comeback, making the highly anticipated Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200 the focus of attention

Xiaomi 15 vs vivo X200: Flagship Fingerprint Recognition Showdown, Which Do You Prefer?

With the rapid development of technology, the hardware configurations of smartphones have also ushered in new breakthroughs. This year, the two flagship chipsets, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400, have made a strong comeback, making the highly anticipated Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200 the focus of attention. These two new phones, apart from being equipped with different processors, are almost identical in other aspects, including design, camera capabilities, and even their main selling points.

However, the fingerprint recognition methods of these two flagship models have sparked heated discussions. Previously, rumors suggested that Xiaomi 15 would adopt the more advanced ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, while vivo X200 would continue to use optical fingerprint recognition. However, the latest leaks point to a different outcome - both flagship models will be equipped with optical fingerprint recognition.

According to the well-known tipster "Digital Chat Station," the standard versions of the first batch of new phones equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will use optical fingerprint recognition, while the premium versions will be equipped with ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. However, surprisingly, the first batch of sub-series phones equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 will all come standard with ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. This implies that both Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200 will use optical fingerprint recognition, breaking the previous rumors about Xiaomi 15 being equipped with ultrasonic fingerprint.

Behind this news lies a deeper consideration. It is reported that the cost of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition has always been high, and this year, the chip prices of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 have also increased, leading to a significant increase in the overall cost pressure on smartphone manufacturers. To control costs, smartphone manufacturers have had to make some compromises, and ultrasonic fingerprint recognition has become a casualty.

Although ultrasonic fingerprint recognition offers a superior experience compared to optical fingerprint recognition, its high cost has hindered its widespread adoption. In daily use, most users have become accustomed to 2D face unlock and only use fingerprint recognition when paying or accessing private apps. Moreover, most users use sub-flagship series phones, so for most users, optical fingerprint recognition is more than sufficient.

Therefore, the decision of Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200 not to adopt ultrasonic fingerprint recognition is understandable from a cost control perspective. However, this change also means that these two flagship models are likely to see a price increase. While the exact price increase is uncertain at this time, it is certain that they will not be able to maintain last year's starting price of 3999 yuan.

In addition, leaks also show that the vivo X200 series will launch three models this year. In addition to the regular upgrades of the standard and premium versions, there will also be a small straight-screen flagship model similar to Xiaomi 15, with a screen size of about 6.3X inches. This strategy came as a surprise to many. If this is combined with the Ultra version to be released next year, the vivo X200 series will have up to four models, which will undoubtedly further enrich its product line and provide more choices for different users.

In conclusion, the change in fingerprint recognition methods of Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200, as flagship new phones this year, reflects the market competition and cost control. Although ultrasonic fingerprint recognition has a superior experience, optical fingerprint recognition remains the more mainstream choice for now. The multi-model layout of the vivo X200 series also demonstrates its determination to further expand its product line and seize market share. Ultimately, the market performance of these two new phones remains to be seen.