All the sensors on your device that you may or may not know. Do you know all the sensors on your device? What are their functions? Why should we use them? Don’t be afraid. By the end of reading this article, you will know all about it.

Types of Mobile Phone Sensors and their Functions

Fingerprint Sensors

Most of the smartphones nowadays have Fingerprint Sensor. In fact, it has now become a common feature. You can usually see it on the back of your device or perhaps in the lower section of the front of the device. Some manufacturers have started customizing it to support screen display.

The fingerprint sensor actually reads and stores the biometric data on our fingers. In fact, instead of unlocking the phone with a password or pattern, unlock the device with your own biometric data.

Accelerometer

Accelerometer sensor is available on both Android and Apple iPhone. This sensor can detect your phone’s tilt or orientation. Besides, this sensor can detect Vibration and Acceleration on your phone. Its main purpose is to help you determine if your device is in portrait or landscape orientation.

Also, this sensor can detect whether your device’s display is in an upward or downward position. It also detects movement in any direction on the phone.

Proximity Sensor

This Proximity Sensor can detect distances from your phone to your skin or any other object. This sensor is what happens when your phone gets a call and the phone gets in the ear, the touchscreen is disabled.

Barometer

The barometer sensor is not available on all phones. Often this is seen in high-end and expensive phones. The main function of this is to measure atmospheric pressure(Air Pressure). So this will help you to study the weather in your surroundings. For example, Altitude Change, Temperature, Cloud formation, Humidity, Sunshine.

Ambient Light Sensors

As the name implies, the main function of this sensor is to detect light or brightness. Then it automatically adjusts the brightness of the phone screen display. This sensor only works if your phone has the Auto-Brightness Mode option enabled.

Air Humidity Sensors

This sensor is not very popular in today’s world. But this will be seen in high-end mobile phones soon. The main function of this sensor is to measure the humidity in the air.

Barcode / QR Code Sensors

Barcode sensors can be found on most smartphones today. The sensor is pre-installed on the device itself. The function is to read the barcode of the products and QR-codes.

Thermometer

The thermometer sensor has several special functions. One is to monitor the temperature of your phone and the temperature of the phone’s battery. It also displays the temperature of your phone and the surroundings on your device.

Also, this sensor can automatically switch off your phone if your device is overheated. Because this is to prevent your device from getting damaged.

Magnetometer

The magnetometer sensor acts as the compass for your phone. It can quickly detect magnetic fields, making it easier to identify the north. Besides, it can detect metals. These considerations mean that magnetometer sensor use in maps, navigation apps and metal detection apps.

Gyroscope

The Gyroscope sensor is often used to determine the orientation, rotation, and direction of your device more accurately. The most common apps that use this sensor are gaming apps.

Hall Sensor

The Hall Sensor is used to identify magnetic fields. Even with a cover, this sensor can keep your smartphone from sleeping or waking up.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

GPS is one of the best-known sensor species. The GPS sensor is one of the most common features of smartphones today. This helps you find information about any location on Earth and navigation.