Which Android device has BIOMETRIC_STRONG (Class 3) face authentication?

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I have implemented biometric authentication in my application with biometric level BIOMETRIC_STRONG (Class 3). The fingerprint authentication is working as expected but I couldn't able to test the face authentication on any of my devices (Samsung Galaxy S10, Oppo A3S, etc.). I think the face authentication in those devices is not falling under Class 3.

Are there any Android devices with BIOMETRIC_STRONG (Class 3) face authentication? It would be helpful if someone can provide a list.

I have the same question, so far the only device I know with class 3 faceID is Pixel 4. — Torkel Velure, Aug 31 '21 at 10:37
@TorkelVelure you should post that as an answer, it's better than nothing. — Vitor Ramos, Oct 04 '21 at 13:55

score 11 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 02 '22 at 10:46

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Pixel 4 is currently the only device with face authentication that qualifies as BIOMETRIC_STRONG (Class 3).

Face authentication was not added to pixel 5, and looks like there are no plans to add it back with Pixel 6 either.

This is true as of 5th October 2021, but there might be more devices that support in the future.

Source: https://cs.android.com/androidx/platform/frameworks/support/+/androidx-main:biometric/biometric/src/main/res/values/devices.xml

edited Feb 02 '22 at 10:46

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Torkel Velure, do you have the source of this statement, so I can reference it an a research? Thank you. – Pedro Varela Oct 15 '21 at 21:54
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https://cs.android.com/androidx/platform/frameworks/support/+/androidx-main:biometric/biometric/src/main/res/values/devices.xml – Torkel Velure Oct 16 '21 at 22:41
if I want to use face authentication on another device, how could I do that? – LMaker Mar 21 '22 at 16:55
To use face authentication on other devices you lower the security requirement to class 1 or 2, depending on the device. – Torkel Velure Dec 07 '22 at 13:07

Which Android device has BIOMETRIC_STRONG (Class 3) face authentication?

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