12 best smartphones with NFC

Despite the fact that Near Field Communication technology has been around for almost 15 years, until recently it was not widely used in mobile devices. However, in recent years, everything has changed significantly, so the presence of a corresponding module in the phone is considered not just a pleasant bonus, but a necessity. The rating of smartphones with the NFC module below will help you choose the perfect device for your individual requirements without spending extra money on it.

What is NFC in a smartphone

NFC is a technology for contactless data exchange between devices located at a short distance. Typically, the range in this case is only a few centimeters. The presence of a module in a smartphone significantly expands its capabilities. For example, in this way you can transmit information, as well as write it to programmable labels. If we talk about why an ordinary user needs NFC in a smartphone, then first of all we should mention contactless payment for purchases. You do not need to constantly carry cash and bank cards with you, as well as remember passwords from the latter at the checkout.

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The best low-cost smartphones with NFC module

Alas, budget smartphones with NFC are almost impossible to find. The existing models are already closer to the middle price category. The reason for this lies in the banal segmentation of the market by manufacturers, because if NFC was available in the cheapest devices, this would significantly reduce the popularity of more expensive models. However, several smartphones with rather attractive price tags can be found on sale. We present to your attention the three most interesting inexpensive smartphones equipped with a wireless data transmission module.

1. Alcatel 3 5053K (2019)

The Alcatel brand is familiar to many users. In the mid-2000s, it was his phones that occupied one of the leading positions in the market. Today the brand is presented only in the budget segment, where it has to compete with more eminent companies. However, a new smartphone from the firm called Alcatel 3 5053K (2019) is in good demand.

The attractive case made of glossy plastic fits comfortably in the hand and is durable. True, its soiling is beyond the limit of permissible, so, alas, it will not work without a cover. The screen coating is also not impressive - a good film or glass will help get rid of fingerprints. But the quality of the 5.94-inch matrix is ​​quite decent.

The hardware of the smartphone is not impressive even taking into account the price in 140 $... However, if you are not interested in demanding games, then there will be no performance problems. The same applies to autonomy - 3500 mAh is enough for a standard use model, and if the load increases, the battery will not even be enough for a day. But the smartphone has an NFC module.

Advantages:

• affordable cost;
• good amount of memory;
• good autonomy;
• the ability to work with 2 SIM cards;
• fast fingerprint scanner;
• high-speed performance.

Disadvantages:

• modest cameras;
• external speaker.

2.Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T 4 / 64GB

Every year Xiaomi offers more and more interesting smartphones, sometimes releasing dozens of models in just a few months. Because of this, some users feel that it is wiser to wait for the new items in 2020. However, this is a wrong position, because there are many interesting phones on the market that will be relevant for several years to come.

For example, Redmi Note 8T. This is Xiaomi budget smartphone with NSF, the cost of which starts from just 154 $... And this is for the version 4/64 GB of memory.We do not even consider the modification 3/32, since it will not provide significant savings.
For such a modest price, in addition to contactless payment, this smartphone offers a 4000 mAh battery, a separate slot for micro SD cards and a block of 4 main photo modules for 48, 8, 2 and 2 MP. Redmi Note 8T retained the usual infrared port for the line, as well as a 3.5 mm jack. The hardware platform here is of an average level, but so far it “pulls out” any games.

Advantages:

• despite the low cost, performance is at a decent level;
• the convenience of the MIUI shell;
• large and high-quality screen;
• separate slot for flash cards;
• excellent main camera;
• materials and build quality;
• nice design.

Disadvantages:

• no notification LED.

3. OPPO A5 (2020) 3 / 64GB

The next in the ranking of smartphones in 2020 is the A5 model from the popular OPPO brand. The device received a high-quality 6.5-inch display with an aspect ratio of 20: 9. The back of the phone looks very expensive, although it is made of glossy plastic. Inside the smartphone is a Snapdragon 665 processor and Adreno 610 graphics. Together with 3 GB of RAM, they are enough for most newfangled games.

The manufacturer's assortment is also available in the 4/128 GB modification. However, she has not yet reached Russia officially.

The main camera of the smartphone consists of four modules: three of them are located in line with the fast fingerprint scanner, and the fourth is located on the side near the flash. The device takes very colorful pictures with good detail, and can also shoot 4K video (but only at 30 frames / s). We were also pleased with the battery, which has a capacity of 5000 mAh (but the complete power supply unit charges it for more than 3 hours).

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly;
• gaming opportunities;
• huge battery;
• the presence of a separate slot for memory cards;
• display calibration;
• main camera.

Disadvantages:

• long charging;
• lack of indicator.

4. HUAWEI P smart Z 4 / 64GB

The leader in the review of available models of smartphones Huawei P Smart Z.This device received a screen with a diagonal of 6.59 inches, for which proprietary brand capabilities are available, including color temperature control and a choice of resolution (HD or Full HD). The latter can also be intelligently configured to save battery power.

The battery in P Smart Z, by the way, has a capacity of 4000 mAh, which is enough for 2-3 days of operation at moderate or daylight hours at active load. In terms of "stuffing" the device does not stand out among other inexpensive smartphones (except perhaps using the proprietary Kirin processor). The presence of NFC in the phone allows you to pay for purchases and travel with your smartphone, which is convenient if you have forgotten or do not like to carry your wallet with you.

Advantages:

• leaving front camera;
• long battery life;
• fast work of the system;
• chic functionality;
• screen color rendering;
• good sound in headphones.

Disadvantages:

• the main camera is not impressive.

The best smartphones with NFC before 280 $

Up to 280 $ a huge number of mobile phones with the NFC module are presented. However, some of them have very mediocre characteristics, while others allow you to use Near Field Communication only with your own contactless payment system. The latter is relevant, for example, for Meizu. In its arsenal there are only a few models with this technology, but all of them can be used to pay for purchases in terminals only in China. We have selected three smartphones that are suitable for residents of any country where Google Pay is already supported.

1.Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 6 / 64GB

Looking for a great smartphone with an NFC chip? We suggest considering the Mi 9 Lite model from Xiaomi as one of the candidates. This device is equipped with an AMOLEED display with an optimal diagonal of 6.39 inches and a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 protective glass, and its back is made of tempered glass. The frame is metal, which adds reliability to the smartphone.

A smartphone with the perfect combination of price and quality is available in black, white and blue.The first one seemed to us the most boring, but the last one is great. The back panel also houses the manufacturer's logo. “Nothing out of the ordinary,” you say? But no, because it glows, acting as a notification and charging indicator. If you prefer to lay the phone face down, then this "trick" will definitely come in handy.

Advantages:

• excellent AMOLED-matrix from Samsung;
• capacious 4030 mAh battery;
• perfect combination of price and opportunity;
• a bunch of Snapdragon 710 and Adreno 616;
• support for fast charging technology;
• good quality photo;
• stylish design and excellent build;
• smart fingerprint scanner under the screen.

Disadvantages:

• the case is too slippery.

2. Honor 9X 4 / 128GB

Stylish looking smartphone before 210 $that supports NFC and offers decent performance? Yes, just a few years ago it was something of a fantasy. Today, Chinese companies offer a wide range of similar devices. For example, Honor 9X is an inexpensive Chinese smartphone of the Huawei sub-brand.

The mobile phone is equipped with a good 6.59-inch matrix, in which there is not a single cut-out. Where is the camera? It is outgoing like the Xiaomi Mi 9T. This is convenient, but not for those users who use face unlock. The main module is located in line with the fingerprint scanner and includes two modules (48 + 2 MP). The smartphone shoots well, but among competitors for the same 15-16 thousand you can find better solutions.

Honor also has a premium version of the 9X model. It has 6 GB of RAM instead of 4, and also has an additional 8 MP main camera module. However, in the older modification, the manufacturer for some reason refused to use NFC.

The back of the phone is made of a glass-like composite material. In the blue version, the back cover shimmers beautifully in the form of the letter "X", but if you immediately hide the smartphone under the cover, you can choose any color. At the bottom, the manufacturer has placed not only USB-C, but also a jack for wired headphones.

Advantages:

• beautiful screen;
• quality of materials;
• long battery life (4000 mAh);
• 128 GB of storage;
• display without cutouts.

Disadvantages:

• no fast charging;
• no event indicator.

3.Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6 / 128GB

Next in line is one of the cheapest smartphones with NFC support and hardware, which is ideal for any games. Yes, a MediaTek processor is installed here, but we assure you that the G90T is a real treasure. Perhaps, somewhere it is not perfect, but during the work with the device we did not notice any serious drawbacks. But the performance is almost at the level of Snapdragon 730G with an average price tag of about 238 $ - an important plus.

However, not everyone launches demanding games, and many are more important than cameras, battery and screen. For all these parameters, there is not a single complaint about Redmi Note 8 Pro. The 6.53-inch display (2340 × 1080 pixels) is excellent, and the four main modules take great pictures. And the 20MP selfie camera is good too. And there is also a capacious 4500 mAh battery and the headphone jack has not disappeared anywhere.

Advantages:

• Gorilla Glass 5 front and back;
• impressive performance;
• works for a long time on a single charge;
• the quality of the shooting of each of the cameras;
• there is an infrared port and a 3.5 mm jack;
• almost a reference display.

Disadvantages:

• fingerprint scanner close to cameras;
• the case is beautiful, but very easily soiled.

4. Samsung Galaxy A70

The current Galaxy A line from the South Korean brand Samsung offers a large, one might even say a huge selection of smartphones. Moreover, they are finally able not only to offer good performance, but also to please with a “tasty” cost. How did the company manage to achieve this, which began to gradually yield to the Chinese? It's simple: Samsung has banally used the recipe of Xiaomi and other competitors, starting to produce good smartphones with an NFC antenna not by OEM, but by ODM contract.

In other words, it is not the manufacturer who tells the plant what the product should look like, but the plant offers the company its own developments.This allows you to reduce costs, increase the model range and reduce its cost. True, smartphones are becoming too similar to each other (which, however, does not bother most buyers). So the Galaxy A70 is not too different from the younger models, especially if you compare it with the A50.

But there is nothing wrong with that, because for a reasonable amount now you can get a popular smartphone from a well-known brand with good characteristics. So, the A70 uses a high-quality AMOLED matrix with a huge 6.7-inch diagonal and a 20: 9 ratio. It is complemented by a good hardware platform, consisting of Snapdragon 675, Adreno 612 and 6 gigabytes of RAM. And you will have to pay less for all this 280 $.

Advantages:

• separate slot for a memory card;
• large, bright, contrast screen;
• sophisticated optimization;
• high-quality sound;
• Always on display support;
• fast work in applications;
• autonomy (4500 mAh battery);
• good main camera (3 modules).

Disadvantages:

• the scanner under the screen is not perfect;
• plastic on the back is slippery and scratches.

The best flagship smartphones with the "NFS" module

The last category of our ranking features the best of the best. It is these smartphones that almost every modern user who understands modern technologies wants to own. We have selected devices from Apple, Google and Samsung for you, because most of the innovative devices and advanced software are created by this trio.

Important! It is advisable to buy a phone with NFC made by Apple for contactless payment of purchases only if you live in Russia. In other countries of the former USSR, the service can function only when using a Russian bank card (or a card of another country where Apple Pay is supported).

1. HUAWEI P30 Pro

Why do you need a smartphone in the first place? If it's talking, listening to music and watching videos, there are hundreds of candidates. Those who want to enjoy the stable operation of all modern games will also find several dozen solutions. But for high-quality photos and even more worthy videos, only a few are suitable. Among them, Huawei's flagship phone with NFC, the P30 Pro, occupies a worthy place.

The reviewed model received reversible charging, so that the smartphone can charge other devices. Moreover, the presence of such a function looks quite a sensible decision, because the flagship has a battery already installed on 4200 mAh.

In the reviews, the Huawei smartphone is actively praised for the quality of the images, and for good reason. As before, the manufacturer created the cameras in collaboration with Leica. There are, by the way, four cameras here. They shoot not only well, but great. Moreover, high-quality images are obtained both during the day and at night. Moreover, the Huawei P30 Pro pulls out scenes that not only competitors, but also the human eye cannot cope with.

The wide-angle camera in the smartphone is great too. If it usually acts as an additional module, then some users use it as the main one (the pictures are very good). And also there is a module made in the form of a periscope. And this made it possible to provide 5x zoom, but not just any, but optical. Hybrid 10x and full digital 50x zoom are also available.

Advantages:

• charging up to 70% in half an hour (with a complete power supply unit);
• impressive optimization and autonomy;
• a large number of wireless interfaces;
• performance Kirin 980 + Mali-G76;
• cool OLED matrix (2340 × 1080 pixels);
• 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory;
• one of the best mainstream cameras on the market.

Disadvantages:

• the screen curved around the edges is not always convenient to use;
• monophonic sound from the flagship.

2. OnePlus 7 Pro 8 / 256GB

The presence of the NSF function in flagship smartphones has long become commonplace. For this reason, we will focus on the other merits of the OnePlus 7 Pro. For example, a display that occupies almost 89% of the front panel. It features a 90Hz refresh rate as well as a peak brightness of 800 cd / m2. And yet it officially supports HDR10 +.

The second plus is the hardware platform.Yes, now the OnePlus 7 Pro is no longer the fastest on the market, but still its performance will last at least several years with a margin. And this despite the fact that this smartphone is cheaper than competitors in its segment. Unless the abandonment of the memory card slot looks strange. But for most buyers, 256GB of storage is enough.

We were also pleased with the fingerprint scanner under the screen. Fast, accurate, convenient - everything you expect from a flagship smartphone. And there is also a branded slider for switching operating modes. As for the main camera, yes, it is not as good as the competition. But for its price, we have no claims to it.

Advantages:

• stunning display;
• fingerprint scanner under the screen;
• stability and smoothness of the OS;
• fast charging Warp Charge;
• hidden front camera;
• productive "filling".

Disadvantages:

• wireless charging is not supported;
• there is no Always On function.

3.Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB

The TOP continues, a smartphone with a powerful battery and NFC support from Samsung. This is another great camera phone that has three main modules: a 12MP sensor with OIS and variable aperture, an additional 16MP (wide-angle) sensor with f / 2.4 aperture, and a telephoto lens, which also offers stabilization, as well as 2x optical zoom.

While most competitors have ditched the 3.5mm jack in their top smartphones, Samsung has kept it in the current Galaxy S line.

Officially, all S10 modifications are delivered to Russia with an Exynos 9820 processor. But there is also a version with Snapdragon 855. The standard “plus” storage version can be either 128 GB, as we have in our review, or 512 GB. Ceramic has up to 1 TB (and other improvements). If this is not enough for you, then abandoning one of the SIM cards, you can add another 512 gigabytes using a microSD card.

Advantages:

• excellent performance;
• accurate scanner under the screen;
• shooting with main cameras;
• excellent dual front camera;
• the presence of a headphone jack;
• reassignable Bixby button;
• DeX mode (analogous to a conventional PC).

Disadvantages:

• the scanner is accurate, but not very fast;
• no autofocus for the wide-angle module.

4. Apple iPhone 11 64GB

Who can offer you a smartphone with the best specifications, if not Apple? In the new generation of its devices, the American manufacturer has again bypassed all competitors. Even the recently announced flagship platform from Qualcomm doesn't make it to the A13 Bionic in most use cases.

There are only two main cameras in the standard iPhone 11, but they shoot perfectly. No complaints about autonomy either. Moreover, with a similar usage pattern, the smartphone is able to last longer than its Android counterparts. The device is also protected from dust and moisture, has excellent sound and offers Face ID technology, which other manufacturers have not yet been able to implement even at an acceptable level.

Advantages:

• screen color rendering;
• holds a charge for a very long time;
• system speed;
• performance;
• sound in speakers and headphones;
• cameras (especially at night).

Disadvantages:

• there is no fast charging included, as in the Pro versions.

As you can understand, when choosing a good smartphone with NFC module support, you do not need to rely on any special criteria. The only nuance that you need to pay attention to is the geography of the electronic payment system you are interested in, since now both Google Pay and Android Pay are represented only in a limited number of countries. For the rest, select the standard device according to its characteristics, such as camera, processor and screen.