Face ID unlock technology – Though existing previously, right after the feature was announced to be one of the integral highlight of the recently launched Apple anniversary flagship, the iPhone X, and Samsung flagship, Galaxy S8, the Face ID unlock system even gained more recognition.
The Face ID unlock system since introduction have been subject of so many controversy. With many quickly embracing and praising the innovation, few also took their time to point out why the Fingerprint and Patter/PIN unlock may be more secure than the Face ID unlock system.
Still, the Face ID unlock feature is a great innovation you should try out on your smartphone. However, given how pricey the iPhone X is, I bring to you, some cheaper and more affordable alternative smartphones with the Facial Unlock technology, their features, how much they cost and where to buy them at the best price.
If you really want to try out the Facial recognition unlock technology but you do not have $1000 to spare for the iPhone X, then the devices below are for you. Affordable yet premium. You should check them out, buy and give them a try. They are worth it.
Doogee Mix 2
Announced in September 2017, shortly after the iPhone X was unveiled, the Doogee Mix 2 remains one of the cheapest smartphone with the Face unlock feature. The device comes with other side perks which include wide-angle camera lenses, big & bezel-less 5.99 inch curved display, huge 6GB RAM and long-lasting 4,060mAh battery.
Watch the brief video of how the Face recognition unlock system works on the Doogee Mix 2.
Click the link below to view the full specs of the Doogee Mix 2 and buy the best price ($237.61) on GearBest.
Vivo X20
The Vivo X20 is another perfect iPhone X alternative. Also announced September 2017, the Vivo X20 features the Face ID unlock, dual 12MP rear camera, 4GB of RAM and the Android Nougat v7.1.1 operating system. The device also comes with a big display and a decent battery back up (3,250mAh).
The Vivo X20 is available on ALiExxpress at the best price. Click the button below to buy the Vivo X20 with Face Unlock on AliExpress.
Vivo X20 Plus
The Vivo X20 Plus ia another smartphone from Vivo with the Face Unlock feature. The device is an upgrade to the Vivo X20 smartphone and it comes with a bigger display and bigger battery juice. The Vivo X20 Plus costs relatively more than the Vivo X20 but is still very much affordable and a very affordable alternative to the iPhone X.
The Vivo X20 Plus is available on AliExpress. Click the button below to buy the device for $
Vernee X
The Vernee X is one of the latest Android smmartphone to come with the Face ID unlock technology. Like the Doogee Mix 2, the Vernee X is also a bezel-less beauty that specs like 6GB RAM, Helio P23 SoC, four cameras and a huge 6,200mAh battery back-up.
The Vernee X is available in Blue and Black colour options on GearBest for $249.99. Click the button below to buy.
Uhans i8
The Uhans i8 is the cheapest on the list. The 5.7 inch (with 18:9 aspect ratio) Android 7.0 smartphone comes with the most advanced Face ID unlock system which requires just a glance to unlock the device. Other specs of the device include 4GB RAM, 64GB of ROM, dual 16MP + 3MP camera on the rear, 8MP on the front and 3,500mAh battery.
Watch the Uhans i8 get unlocked using the face in the video below.
Despite packing these many high-end and premium specs, the Uhans i8 is available for only $139.99. Click the button below to buy the Uhans i8 on GearBest.
UMIDIGI S2 Pro
The UMIDIGI S2 Pro is an upgrade to the UMIDIGI S2 smartphone. Design-wise, the device is a Doogee Mix 2 lookalike (particularly on the rear). The device also comes with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of built-in storage capacity, 16 Megapixels front camera and Face ID unlock. Watch the UMIDIGI S2 Pro Face ID unlock in the video embedded below.
The UMIDIGI S2 Pro is a perfect alternative to the iPhone X and is available on GearBest for only $299.00. Click the button below to buy.
