Samsung's Potential Game-Changer: Polarized-Light Face Unlock for Galaxy S27 Ultra

Rumors are swirling about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, even though the Galaxy S26 series hasn't even been revealed yet. The latest buzz is about a new face authentication system that might ditch the usual infrared (IR) hardware. A tipster, known as @SPYGO19726 on X, shared some intriguing details from early test firmware. It mentions "Polar ID v1. 0" under the biometric security section, describing it as a "polarized-light authentication system. " This could be a big deal because it's Samsung's first serious attempt at face unlock without relying on bulky IR hardware. Instead, it might use the front ISOCELL Vizion sensor and a new secure routine called BIO-Fusion Core. The new system is said to have an unlock latency of around 180ms and better resistance to spoofing compared to the current 2D image scan used in Galaxy S-series phones. But wait, there's more drama. This tipster has been in a heated debate with another reputable tipster, Ice Universe, over the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera specs. Earlier, @SPYGO19726 claimed the 3x telephoto lens on the Galaxy S26 Ultra would have a 12-megapixel resolution. Ice Universe strongly disagreed, stating it would be a 10-megapixel lens, smaller than the one on the S25 Ultra. So, while the polarized-light face unlock sounds promising, it's important to take these rumors with a grain of salt. The tech world is full of surprises, and only time will tell if this feature makes it to the Galaxy S27 Ultra.