There is no denying that fingerprint sensor readers are increasingly being integrated into mobile devices such as mobile POS terminals, mobile ID devices and smartphones. According to a Feitian Technology report, the number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2026 is expected to reach 1.2 billion units, representing a significant increase over the estimated number of shipments in 2017 (322 million).
When use cases for mobile ID are added, the total number of fingerprint sensors shipped in 2026 is expected to reach 2.4 billion units, a significant increase from the estimated number of shipments in 2017. (158 million).
