When it comes to sensors, not all smartphones are built the same. If you’re looking for a gaming phone, then you might look for the gyroscope sensor. If you want to control your TV or air conditioner with your phone, then you might want to check that the phone you’re purchasing has an IR sensor.
How do you know if your smartphone has the gyroscope, Infra-Red (IR) or any other sensor for that matter? To check the sensors on any Android smartphone. Go to Google Play Store and install the CPU – X Device & System Info Application. Go to sensors and you can see the list of sensors available as well as those that aren’t available. Here is a step-by-step video tutorial on the same.
Common Sensors
Some of the common sensors include Sensors
- Gyroscope
- Fingerprint (standalone, power button or on the screen)
- Gravity
- Light
- Magnetic
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Accelerometer