One of the new generation mobile payment systems is the mobile contactless payment with NFC, and it is now commonly used. Providing close-range contact with devices that work with NFC requirements is the basis of NFC technology. There is also a feature of the NFC system, such as communicating with a computer or mobile payment methods of our bank. Besides, simple software is used. The NFC system has a very small wavelength and enables the transmission of limited volumes of data within a few centimeters apart between two devices. NFC works with a pairing code, unlike the Bluetooth in our devices. The phone has to be held closer to the device by a maximum of 4 centimeters for this feature.
On both iPhone and Android smartphones, the NFC functionality functions on the same principle. Via radio signals, NFC transfers information. This suggests that when communicating with nearby devices, the device uses radio signals. Therefore, to use the NFC features, you do not use anything from your cellular internet quota or have to look for a Wi-Fi source. The only thing that your phone’s NFC feature reduces is potentially a small portion of the power in your battery and you may need to charge more frequently if you use this feature too much.
What to do with NFC?
The NFC function can be controlled by scanning NFC sticker points. You can make payments or exchange data and documents with its NFC functionality. For smart payment systems, the NFC feature is often used. You can download the Android Pay Application if you are already using an Android smartphone. Smart payment options are becoming more and more widespread due to the isolated and no-contact lifestyle of current days. Also, you can use top-up apps with NFC to top up your credit cards and check your balance, both physically and digitally.
If you are curious about whether my smartphone is NFC-enabled, you need to know your phone’s brand and model first. Since NFC is not provided by every model of every brand.
We prepared a quick list for you with the most popular brands and their new models to show which brands and models have NFC function.
Apple iPhone
- Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
- Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
- Apple iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
- Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9
- Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+
- Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A56 5G
Google Pixel
- Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
- Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL
- Google Pixel 5
- Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
- Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
- Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL
OnePlus
- OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T
- OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T
- OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T
- OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro
- OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T
- OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9RT
- OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus 11, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 15
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
- Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi9 Lite, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi Mi 9T, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Xiaomi Mi Note 10
OPPO
- OPPO Find X, OPPO Find X2, OPPO Find X2 Pro
- OPPO Find X3, OPPO Find X3 Pro
- OPPO Find X5, OPPO Find X5 Pro
- OPPO Find X6, OPPO Find X6 Pro
- OPPO Find X7, OPPO Find X7 Ultra
- OPPO Find X8, OPPO Find X8 Pro
- OPPO Reno 4 Pro, OPPO Reno 5 Pro, OPPO Reno 6 Pro
- OPPO Reno 7 Pro, OPPO Reno 8 Pro, OPPO Reno 9 Pro, OPPO Reno 10 Pro
vivo
- vivo X50 Pro, vivo X60, vivo X60 Pro
- vivo X70, vivo X70 Pro, vivo X70 Pro+
- vivo X80, vivo X80 Pro
- vivo X90, vivo X90 Pro
- vivo X100, vivo X100 Pro
- vivo X200, vivo X200 Pro
- vivo Fold, vivo X Fold+, vivo X Fold2, vivo X Fold3
Huawei
- Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 X
- Huawei Mate 30, Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Huawei Mate 40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 RS
- Huawei Mate 50, Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Huawei Mate 60, Huawei Mate 60 Pro
- Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro
- Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro
- Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro
- Huawei P50, Huawei P50 Pro
- Huawei P60, Huawei P60 Pro
- Huawei Nova 7, Huawei Nova 8, Huawei Nova 9, Huawei Nova 10
Honor
- Honor Magic3, Honor Magic3 Pro+
- Honor Magic4, Honor Magic4 Pro
- Honor Magic5, Honor Magic5 Pro
- Honor Magic6, Honor Magic6 Pro
- Honor Magic7, Honor Magic7 Pro
- Honor 50, Honor 70, Honor 90
- Honor 100 Pro, Honor 200 Pro
- ZTE Nubia Z17, Z17S, Z11, Z11 Max, Z9
- ZTE Nubia Z9, z9 Max
- ZTE Nubia Z17S
- ZTE Axon 20
- ZTE Axon-5G model
- ZTE Axon 10 Pro and 10 Pro 5G model
- ZTE Axon 9 Pro
- ZTE Nubia Z17 mini
- ZTE Axon 7 &
- ZTE Axon 7 Mini
- ZTE Nubia Z17 miniS
Motorola
- Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Pro
- Motorola Edge 30, Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- Motorola Edge 40, Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 60 Series
- Motorola Razr 40, Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Razr 50, Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Sony Xperia
- Sony Xperia 1 II, Xperia 1 III, Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 1 V, Xperia 1 VI
- Sony Xperia 5 II, Xperia 5 III, Xperia 5 IV, Xperia 5 V
- Sony Xperia 10 II, Xperia 10 III, Xperia 10 IV, Xperia 10 V, Xperia 10 VI
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