Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 leaked picture shows fingerprint scanner – Android Authority (blog)

Earlier today, a leaked photo supposedly showing off the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 was posted to Weibo, Which contains what Appears to Be A fingerprint scanner on the back of the handset. See below.

Although today,Äôs flagship smartphones thwart Have the fingerprint scanner embedded in a home button on the front, the placement of the fingerprint scanner on the back is not completely unusual. Huawei,Äôs choice to put the sensor on the back of the Galaxy 7 was a rather comfortable, ergonomic solution.

The Source Also points out That the smartphone is built from a plastic material, so it won,Äôt be made of metal as previous rumors had indicated resources. But this perhaps isn,Äôt so surprising for a budget smartphone.

The picture HAS since been taken down and, interestingly, The Source Claims That Xiaomi was behind the request.

Back in The middle of June, a render was overpriced leaked to social media, alongwith an Announcement That the Redmi Note 2 would launch on June 29 ^th , Which HAS sadly been and gone without a peep. The render Appears to match the latest picture rather competetive.

AN EARLIER rumor Suggested That The smartphone will ship with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6795 CPU, 13mp rear-facing camera, 5MP the front-facing camera and 4G LTE support.

Fingerprint scanners are Becoming an increasingly popular and Useful feature in smartphones and One Could help elevate Xiaomi,Äôs handset above other phones in its price bracket. Any thoughts to share on the Redmi Note 2 rumors?