Nothing 1 phone can be face-unlocked while wearing mask!

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us to wear masks everywhere in our daily lives. But have you ever tried to face-unlock your Android phone while wearing a mask? It’s funny, isn’t it?

However, recently we got informed that "Nothing Phone 1" verifies your face even if you are wearing a mask and unlocks it smoothly. After a number of tests and uses, tech reviewers (SamZone) have declared this news is true.

In a recent update, Apple’s iPhone has included the awesome face-unlock feature. But in android history, for the first time we are going to use this type of face unlock feature in Nothing 1.

Before going to today's focus news, let's learn two simple topics that can help you. 

1. The traditional Face-Unlock system of Android

Nowadays, almost all budget smartphones have a face-unlock feature. But they aren’t hardware-based at all. It is only software-based and uses the front camera to unlock the phone. That’s why many users say face-unlock doesn’t work properly on Android.

For proper face unlocking, mobile companies must include the right hardware (dot projector, ambient light sensor, and others) while manufacturing a smartphone. But to reduce the budget, they neglect it. Only some expensive phones (like the Oppo Find X, Mi 8 explorer edition, etc.) come with hardware-based face unlocking systems.

2. The iPhone's face unlocking system

Face-unlock became popular among users with the release of the iPhone 10 edition.True to say, the iPhone's face-unlocking is more accurate and secure than any other Android device due to the high quality of hardware and software-based materials.

In all editions of the iPhone (above the iPhone 10), you will get face-unlock, which is really so accurate. The most interesting fact is that you can face-unlock your iPhone even in a dark room or night situation. Apple is continuously working on this feature, and in a recent update, users may now face-unlock their iPhone while wearing a mask. 

Nothing 1, the phone's face-unlocking feature

In 2022, the most hyped phone was Nothing 1. But it does not come with a unique OS. Nothing 1 is an Android-based phone with a smoother UI. But we are not going to review this phone now. We will only talk about the face-unlock feature.

According to the mid-range budget phones, Nothing 1’s face-unlocking is good and accurate. Nothing has attempted to do something novel and unusual with security sensors like the iPhone.

Nothing has integrated a good combination of hardware and software materials for face unlocking. They have used ambient light sensors, proximity sensors, front RGB sensors, etc. Nothing believes that users will feel the benefits of the iPhone while using Nothing 1. 

Nothing’s facial recognition can deal with face coverings, and you can unlock the phone even if you have worn a mask. It doesn’t matter that nothing has copied the idea from the iPhone, but for the first time we have such a feature in Android. Excellent news for Android users!

This is today’s news about Nothing 1. If you find this article informative and helpful, then stay tuned! Now we are going to answer some FAQs about the related topic.

FAQ

Answer: Never. To reduce the cost, smartphone companies don’t integrate hardware for face-unlocking in budget smartphones. They only use the smartphone’s front camera with a simple software optimization. As a result, your phone may automatically unlock with someone’s face. That is a serious security issue. Therefore, we never suggest using only face-unlock. Fingerprint is also a good option.

2. Fingerprint unlock vs face-unlock: which is better in 2022?

Answer: When it comes to the iPhone, both features are of excellent quality.However, when it comes to androids, fingerprint recognition is always the better option.However, a few expensive Android phones have better face-unlocking, but overall in pricing, fingerprint unlock is the best.

3. Can nothing be face-unlocked in the dark? 

Answer: Yes, nothing uses an ambient light sensor, so if you are in a dark room or place, just hold the phone in front of your face and it will get unlocked.

4. Is Nothing 1’s face-unlocking system only software-based?

Answer: Inspired by the iPhone (actually, to compete with the iPhone), Nothing has used some necessary hardware. Nothing 1 isn’t confined to software optimization only. That’s why it somehow differs from the other budget smartphones in this price segment.

5. Why should you not remove pin or pattern unlocking features?

Answer: Patterns and PINs, or passwords, are the oldest methods to secure your smartphone. But you may not remove or neglect it even if your smartphone has a good fingerprint unlock or face-unlock feature. because it’s difficult to crack your mind and steal the pin or pattern or password.

Besides, as a second unlocking feature, you must enable a pin or password. Sometimes, if your phone can not recognize your face or fingerprint for any reason, then you can use it.

Today’s Last Words

This article is about the tech news of Nothing 1’s awesome face unlocking feature, but while talking about it I have gone through some related topics. Maybe the information helped you a lot. Stay tuned for other tech updates.