# Face Match V1 vs V2 Comparison

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In V1, Face Match presents a functional comparison of the selfie and ID portrait under a “Verifying photo based identity” heading, with limited branding and a result conveyed primarily through a tinted photo and a bottom status banner.

In V2, Face Match keeps the same core comparison but wraps it in a cleaner, fully branded experience: an Incode header, a “verified by Incode” trust footer, a simplified “Verifying identity” title, and explicit, dedicated result screens — a green “Matched!” success with a clear **Continue** CTA, and a distinct “Faces do not match” error state.

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<Image align="center" caption="V1 — a functional comparison with limited branding; the result is shown via a tinted photo and a bottom status banner." src="https://files.readme.io/4b8ac47bc1c07104c9cae37af7f82672634a8f66fffdacd4c98e1381b2d5eca7-face-match-v1.png" />

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<Image align="center" caption="V2 — a fully branded, guided comparison with explicit match and no-match result screens and a clear next action." src="https://files.readme.io/786c04e7824d188d1c093dfc7ba2abdb11c218cd5d714400b9906d20400196eb-face-match-v2.png" />

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## Feature Comparison

Functional capabilities of the module (objective features only; no UX or performance differences).

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| Capabilities | V1 | V2 | Notes |
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| Selfie vs ID comparison | ✅ | ✅ | Both versions compare the live selfie against the ID portrait. |
| Match / no-match result | ✅ | ✅ | V2 presents dedicated success and error screens. |
| Result confirmation | ✅ | ✅ | V1 uses a tinted photo + status banner; V2 uses a clear result icon and message. |
| Brand header & trust footer | ❌ | ✅ | V2 adds the Incode logo header and “verified by Incode” footer. |
| Explicit Continue CTA | ❌ | ✅ | V2 adds a primary action on result screens. |
| Dedicated no-match error screen | ❌ | ✅ | V2 introduces a distinct “Faces do not match” state. |
| Customization options | ❌ | ✅ | V2 allows control over text, colors, and buttons via tokens. |
| Documentation completeness | ❌ | ✅ | V2 provides complete, standardized documentation coverage. |

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## Behavior Differences

How the module presents itself and behaves across states.

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| Behavior | V1 | V2 | Notes |
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| Heading | “Verifying photo based identity” | “Verifying identity” | V2 simplifies and lightens the title for clarity. |
| Image labels | Solid dark Selfie/ID pills | Lighter outline labels | V2 reduces visual weight while keeping clarity. |
| Branding | No header or footer | Incode header + “verified by Incode” footer | V2 reinforces trust and brand consistency. |
| Success presentation | Tinted photo + bottom “Liveness success” banner | Green check + “Matched!” + Continue CTA | V2 makes the outcome and next step explicit. |
| No-match handling | Limited / implicit | Dedicated “Faces do not match” screen with CTA | V2 communicates failure clearly and guides the user forward. |

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## **Customization Overview**

Customization in V2 is significantly simpler and more consistent across modules.

<Image align="center" caption="Customizing the experience to match your brand is simpler in V2" src="https://files.readme.io/152b4346c5e5cbe5f5df42c5e51c29ce96c8bd7b6ce73747a8fb7d83a65f253b-face-match-customization.gif" />

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Instead of isolated options per screen, V2 uses a unified token-based system that controls visuals and behavior with fewer parameters and predictable outcomes. This means less engineering work, consistent branding across modules, and reduced risk of breaking flows.

**For full details, visit the [Customization](https://developer.incode.com/update/docs/face-match-customization) tab of this module.**

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