Smartphones with NFC: which phone to choose in 2021

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Global manufacturers have begun to produce smartphones with NFC more often. To facilitate the selection of such devices, we offer a list of phones with an NFC chip, which can be used to easily and safely pay for goods and services.

Smartphones with NFC: which phone to choose in 2021

Contactless payments are becoming more popular: more and more people pay for purchases in stores and trips on the subway in this way. At the same time, not only the demand for payments using contactless cards is increasing, but also with the use of various gadgets that support Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

NFC (near field communication) is a technology for wireless data transmission between devices at a distance of about 10 centimeters. NFC is most commonly used in digital mobile devices

Many banks have already presented their own mobile wallets that allow you to turn a mobile phone into a payment instrument. In addition, such global payment systems as Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Smartphones, tablets, watches, fitness bracelets and even rings already support contactless payment technology, which greatly simplifies and makes the payment process safe. PaySpace Magazine presents a selection of mobile phones with NFC, relevant in 2021, which can replace a bank card. It includes devices of different price categories, offering modern functionality.

Prices for smartphones with NFC are taken from hotline.ua, an online service for selecting products and comparing prices.

Samsung smartphones with NFC:​

Current models in 2021​

The Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone can be bought.

Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone.

Externally, the phone resembles another Samsung model - S8. And the main competitor for this smartphone is the Samsung S7 Edge, which has a similar price tag. And even despite the fact that the S7 Edge was introduced back in 2016, in terms of equipment and performance, it is not inferior to the Galaxy A8 at all.

Samsung Galaxy A8 + is another representative of the line of frameless smartphones. The phone also resembles last year's devices, such as the Galaxy S8 or Note8: there is protection against moisture and dust, you can install two NanoSIM cards and a memory card. The Galaxy A8 + has a fingerprint scanner and can also be unlocked using face recognition.

Samsung Galaxy A8 + smartphone.

The screen of this model is based on a Super AMOLED matrix with a diagonal of 6 inches with a resolution of 2220 by 1080 pixels. Smartphone equipped with new Exynos 7885 processor; has 4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB - built-in. There is a virtual assistant Bixby. The Galaxy A8 + has two cameras built-in - the main one is 16 megapixels and the front one is 16 + 8 megapixels. Thanks to a 3500 mAh battery, with active use, the phone can work all day. The device also supports the fast charging function.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 + phone is a larger version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone. Outwardly, it differs from the S9 model in its dimensions - a screen diagonal of 6.2 inches, as well as two main cameras located on the rear panel. At the same time, the Galaxy S9 +, like the S9, runs on an 8-core Samsung Exynos processor.

Samsung Galaxy S9 +.

Samsung Galaxy S9. Photo: hitech.vesti.ru

Compared to the S9, the Galaxy S9 + has 2 GB of RAM up to 6 GB. The two main cameras on the "back" of the phone are equipped with two sensors, each of which has 12 megapixels. Another difference from the S9 model is the 3500 mAh battery, versus 3000, which was in the previous model. The Samsung Galaxy S9 + smartphone is not included in the category of budget phones.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 9 with NFC was unveiled in August 2018 and has been named Smartphone of the Year by many tech publications. These NFC smartphones have a large 6.4-inch display with QHD resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset (depending on region). On the back of the device there is a 12MP dual camera with 2x optical zoom. Plus, the Galaxy Note 9's camera sees the world like the human eye. The smartphone comes with an electronic S Pen, which in addition to the Bluetooth function allows you to improve the shooting of selfies.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

The Galaxy Note 9 boasts several unlocking options besides the standard one (using a PIN code): there is a fingerprint scanner, face recognition, iris recognition, and a “smart scan” function (combines face and iris scans). Phones with an nfc chip have a virtual assistant called Bixby, which allows you to control your phone using voice commands. However, so far the assistant understands only two languages - English and Korean.

In addition to the Google Pay payment service, Samsung smartphones with NFC also support the payment system of the brand itself - Samsung Pay.

Huawei with NFC: what the developer offers​

The Huawei P20 Lite smartphone primarily attracts attention with its interesting design. The device is quite convenient to use, it is not bulky.

Huawei P20 Lite.

The phone has enough performance for everyday tasks: it is equipped with an 8-core Kirin 659 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.

Another representative of this brand, Huawei Mate 20 Lite, is a frameless smartphone, which made it possible to position the screen with a diagonal of 6.3 inches and at the same time maintain comfortable dimensions for use.

Huawei Mate 20 Lite.

The device is powered by an 8-core Kirin 710 i7 processor with 4GB of RAM. The main and front cameras of the smartphone are dual. At the same time, the main camera is equipped with a 20 + 2 Mp module, and the front one - 24 + 2 Mp. In addition, the device has a fingerprint scanner, gravity and proximity sensors. Smartphones with NFC model Mate 20 Lite can be bought.

One of Huawei's new products with NFC is the Mate 20 Pro. This phone cannot be called a budget one, since its price starts at UAH 26,600.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

So, the Mate 20 Pro is equipped with a Kirin 980 processor. In addition, the model has a dual neuromorphic processor, which is also used for machine learning. The device is capable of recognizing photos and different images in the gallery. The amount of RAM may vary depending on the modification - 6 or 8 GB, built-in - 128 and 256 GB, respectively.

All of these smartphones with NFC to pay at retail outlets using the Google Pay app.

Honor smartphones - a subsidiary of Huawei​

Smartphones with NFC Honor 9 Lite are presented as a budget device (price from 4 200 UAH), which combines high-quality performance (restrained and at the same time attractive design - stylish colors, thin edges) and a wide range of functions. Thanks to the 8-core processor, the smartphone provides a sufficient level of performance to complete any task. The 5.65-inch screen has a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. The device is equipped with two standard cameras - the main one and the front one with 13 and 2 megapixels.

Honor 8X is a smartphone presented at a price of 6 380 UAH. The device has a large, bright 6.5-inch LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9. The phone is powered by a Kirin 710 processor and comes with at least 4GB of RAM (some models have 6GB of RAM). At the same time, the amount of internal memory (from 64 GB to 128 GB - depending on the modification) provides enough space for games and multimedia. The back of the device houses two cameras, as well as a fingerprint scanner that allows you to quickly unlock your phone. In addition, you can also unlock your smartphone using face recognition technology.

Honor Play is a versatile phone that is a powerful gaming device, as well as a mobile phone based on Android 8.1.0 at a price of UAH 7,800. The device has an 8-core Kirin 970 processor with 4 or 6 GB of RAM (depending on the configuration). Two cameras are also built in: the main one is 16 + 2 Mp and the front one is 16 Mp. With this phone, you can record FullHD video at 60 fps. Additional "goodies": a fingerprint scanner, face recognition, proximity sensor and fast charging.

Honor 8X smartphone

It is worth noting that Huawei and UnionPay International are the developers of the Chinese payment system Huawei Pay, with which you can make purchases. An e-wallet works on the same principle as Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay and allows you to pay for goods and services using your mobile phone. It was recently reported that the payment system has finally gone beyond the borders of China: now residents of Russia can use it. Huawei Pay has not yet been launched.

Smartphones with NFC Xiaomi​

One of the novelties of 2018 from Xiaomi is the Mi 8 smartphone, which also supports contactless payments.

Xiaomi Mi 8.

The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 SoC. Since the smartphone has an AMOLED screen, it looks a bit like the iPhone X. It is worth noting that the screen occupies more than 85% of the area, so the phone is classified as frameless smartphones. On the "back" of Mi 8 there are two main cameras (12 megapixel each), and on the front side of the device there is a 20 megapixel front camera. The smartphone battery is 3400 mAh. In addition, the device supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ fast charging technology. In addition to this, there is a fingerprint scanner, face recognition system, distance and proximity sensors.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s smartphone runs on the Android 8.0 operating system, and is equipped with the same processor as the Mi8 - Snapdragon 845 with 6 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s.

There is no 3D face scanning technology, but the developer managed to implement this function using an infrared camera. The smartphone supports a fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi, which operates at 5 GHz. The built-in battery capacity is 3400 mAh. In addition, both Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 wired and wireless (Qi, 7.5W) fast charging are supported. The price of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is slightly higher than the Xiaomi Mi 8.

Smartphones with NFC are also older Xiaomi models - Mi Note 3 and Mi Note 2 . They also demonstrate quality performance. Moreover, for a quite adequate price (starting from 6 790 UAH) you can get a high-performance phone, which has a lot in common with the Mi 6 Plus.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Nokia smartphones with NFC​

The smartphone with NFC Nokia 6 was released back in 2017. However, it can be included in the flagship category of this popular brand, since the device has a large memory capacity and relatively good cameras and an affordable.

Nokia also offers smartphones with NFC, for example model 6.

Among the advantages of Nokia 6:

• reliable aluminum case, which increases the service life of the device;
• two cameras: the main one is 16 megapixels and the front one is 8 megapixels;
• pure Android;
• responsive fingerprint sensor;
• built-in NFC module: a smartphone can be used to pay for purchases, since it replaces payment cards of banks.

A huge disadvantage of this phone model is the non-removable battery (3000 mAh) - it will be difficult to replace it if necessary.

A newer model of smartphones from this manufacturer is Nokia 7 Plus, the price of which starts at UAH 8,395. This 6-inch device runs pure Android 8.0 so you can always get an up-to-date system.

Nokia 7 Plus Smartphone

The smartphone has an IPS-screen with a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels. And the 8-core Snapdragon 630 processor allows the smartphone to perform the tasks set by the user. The main camera of Nokia 7 Plus is 12 + 13 Mp, and the front camera is 16 Mp. Like the previous model, the Nokia 7 Plus has a fingerprint scanner. As for the battery, its capacity is higher than in the same “six” - 3800 mAh, but the battery is also non-removable.

It is worth noting that along with the 7 Plus model, the Nokia 7.1 was introduced in 2018. Interestingly, after the presentation of this smartphone, it was officially called the “iPhone killer”. However, this model has not yet appeared on the market. According to preliminary data, the cost of Nokia 7.1 (depending on the amount of memory). So soon phones with NFC may be replenished by the leading flagship Nokia.

Nokia 7.1 flagship

Smartphone with NFC-module Asus​

The budget novelty of 2018 is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

The device is equipped with a 6-inch display with FullHD + resolution. Central processor Snapdragon 636. The smartphone is presented in two variations: 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, as well as 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The storage capacity can always be expanded with a memory card. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is equipped with a 13 megapixel main camera and an 8 megapixel front camera. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, while the fast charging function is supported. The device has a fingerprint scanner and runs on Android 8 OS.

Smartphones with NFC: OnePlus is a worthy replacement for famous flagships​

OnePlus has its own strategy for the release of smartphones, which is significantly different from other popular manufacturers. In particular, the developer is in no hurry to present many models a year. The company makes, in fact, the same gadget, only 1-2 times a year it releases an improved version. Moreover, each new flagship is equipped with TOP hardware.

So, in 2018, the company released the OnePlus 6 smartphone with NFC, which can compete with models such as the Samsung Galaxy S9, Xiaomi Mi 8 and Huawei P20 Pro. The 6.28-inch AMOLED display offers 2K resolution. There are two main cameras 16 and 20 megapixels and a front 16 megapixel. Also, the smartphone can be used for shooting at 60 FPS. Processor - Snapdragon 845 from Qualcomm. There are currently two versions of the phone available: the first - 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory; the second - 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. In this case, the battery capacity is 3300 mAh.

A newer model of OnePlus smartphones is 6T. It is much more expensive than the previous version - from 15 700 UAH. Despite this, phones with NFC from OnePlus are gaining popularity, and this is due to the high-tech characteristics of the device. The dual main camera is complemented by artificial intelligence technology, which automatically helps to select the settings for shooting. The processor is an 8-core SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The phone runs on the updated Android Pie 9.0 operating system. Among the additional "goodies" - fast charging, built-in fingerprint scanner right into the screen, Face Unlock function.

Oneplus 6

OnePlus 6T

Smartphones with NFC function:​

List of expensive gadgets​

Sony Xperia XZ3, can also be included in the category of expensive smartphones with NFC.

Sony Xperia XZ3.

The sleek lines and design of Ambient Flow, Snapdragon 845 processor, Android 9.0 OS, 19MP main camera, front-facing speakers are the characteristics that come to the fore. In addition, the smartphone supports STAMINA mode, which is a key feature of the Xperia Z line, and thanks to which the device can work without charging for two days. Additional functionality - wireless charging, fingerprint scanner.

Google Pixel 3 can be included in the same category.

Google Pixel 3.

The flagship 2018 received the latest version of Android 9.0 (Pie) OS, and the Snapdragon 845 processor will allow the device to cope with the tasks set by the user. The main 12.2 megapixel camera is supplemented with optical stabilization. A pleasant bonus that these smartphones with NFC offer are a fingerprint scanner, wireless charging, support for the "Always-on display" function.

Smartphones with NFC from Apple:​

Which iPhones support payment function​

NFC in iPhone: which models of smartphones support the payment function.

Using the iPhone, you can pay for goods and services through Apple Pay. Smartphones with nfc function - Apple gadgets list:

• iPhone 6/6 Plus
• iPhone 6s / 6s Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 7/7 Plus
• iPhone 8/8 Plus
• iPhone X, 11, 12, 13

Old iPhone models - Xs, Xs Max and Xr, introduced in 2018, are also equipped with an NFC module. Moreover, in these smartphones, the work of the module is not limited only to the ability to make contactless payments. Apple's flagships can also scan NFC tags using the tag reading function: the device will independently detect a tag located near the device and read it. The received data is automatically transferred to the corresponding application.