The on-screen fingerprint sensor on newer models is infuriating. Unlocking the screen is always a two-action operation of "tap the screen -> wait for it to fade in / wake up -> put your finger on the sensor".
The first tap to waken the screen often fails so I have to try one or two more times.
It's a small thing but, I have to tumble with it probably 100+ times a day given how often I check my phone for e.g. Slack. It should be the smoothest part of operation, imo.
That sounds infuriating. My iPhone SE (2022), bought second-hand for $250, has a fantastic fingerprint reader; indeed, when I have headphones in and Siri asks me to unlock my device to do something, I slip my hand into my pocket and find the sensor with my thumb.
If you go to Settings > Display > Lock Screen > "Always show time and info" and turn it on, it'll always show the time, notification icons and the fingerprint icon to show you where to position your finger. It does say that this reduces battery life.
I keep "Lift to check phone" on as if I need to unlock my phone, I'm usually going to lift it up into my hands. Unfortunately it and "Tap to check phone" are a bit buggy and don't always work correctly.
The first tap to waken the screen often fails so I have to try one or two more times.
It's a small thing but, I have to tumble with it probably 100+ times a day given how often I check my phone for e.g. Slack. It should be the smoothest part of operation, imo.