Poco F1’s IR Face Unlock is Secure, Dependable and Even Works in the Dark

The Poco F1 is not only the smartphone withexceptional specifications for its price, it is a machine ahead of its time. The features which have traditionally been associated with premium devices and flagship are now making their way to the mid-range segment, thanks to Xiaomi’s conviction forrebutting price-related clichesand shows anexample of its ingenious cost-cutting without compromising the qualityof the product.

While the Poco F1 has been much hailed for its flagship-grade specifications and great cameras, the presence of ahighly secure infrared face unlocking mechanismis what seals the deal for me. While secure authentication solutions have existed on smartphones like theiPhone X,Mi 8 & Mi 8 Explorer Edition(not available in India), andOppo Find X, the fact that the Poco F1 brings the feature for a small fraction of these smartphones’ prices.

IR Face Unlock Explained

Instead of using a simple photo-based Face Unlock solution, the Poco F1 pairs an infrared camera with an infrared light source. The light source flushes the face with infrared rays (which are used in remote controls), which are then reflected off the user’s face and then captured by the IR camera.

Difficult to Spoof

Thiscreates a more accurate and three-dimensional pictureof the user’s face compared to typical and gimmicky face unlock mechanisms which can be easily fooled. On the other hand, you’ll need an accurate 3D model of a person’s face to be able to spoof the smartphone’s security.

Works Accurately in Low Light

The IR face unlock on the Poco F1 is highly reliable and more accurate compared to traditional systems. In spite of a more sophisticated process, the mechanism is that it does not come at the cost of speed, and you’llbarely notice any lag. The IR face unlocking works even in dim lighting, and I’ve successfully used it in pitch darkness as well.

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Poco F1 Should Inspire Other Manufacturers

Of course, the IR face unlock cannot match up to the accuracy that iPhone X or Oppo Find X offers, but everything becomes admissible when you take a moment to look at the price of Poco F1. But more importantly, theF1 is opening up new avenuesfor manufacturers focused in the affordable segment, who can now think about bringing more sophisticated technology to lower price segments.

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