Meizu smartphones with NFC. NFC in Samsung Galaxy phones – what is it and how to use it
An increasing number of users are being recommended to buy this or that smartphone due to the fact that its developer equipped the model with NFC technology. What does it represent this function? Why is it needed in modern smartphones? We invite you to get acquainted with a little more detail about why an NFC module is needed, as well as a list of the most affordable smartphones current year, which are equipped with this function.
What is an NFC module?
The full name of this technology is Near Field Communication and it is designed to quickly exchange data over minimal distances between devices. Thanks to this technology, a variety of data is transmitted, contactless payments are made, and NFC also allows you to control the operation of certain devices.
Most often, NFC is used specifically in the area of payment for purchases. A buyer who has a smartphone with NFC technology has the opportunity to digital level Link your card to your device and use your phone to pay for purchases.
It turns out that a smartphone equipped with an NFC module can be a full-fledged means of payment. Although the demand and popularity of this technology is constantly growing, it is still difficult to find an inexpensive smartphone with an NFC module. You can buy expensive gadgets and devices from the middle segment without any problems, but budget models are rare.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the list of inexpensive devices that use NFC technology.
List of smartphones with NFC module
- Alcatel Pop S7 7045Y - the most cheap smartphone with NFC
- Alcatel U5 HD and A7
- Xiaomi Mi6
- Xiaomi Mi5S
- Xiaomi Mi Note 3
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
- Huawei Honor 9
- Huawei Honor 6X
- Huawei Honor 5C
- Huawei P10 Lite
- Huawei Nova 2
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 8
- iPhone X
- LG G6
- LG V30
- LG Q6 and Q6+
- LG X Venture
- Lenovo P2
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Sony Xperia L1
- Sony Xperia E5
- Sony Xperia XA1
- Nokia 3
- Nokia 5
- Nokia 6
- Nokia 8
- Asus ZenFone 4
- Asus ZenFone 4 Pro.
- Asus ZenFone 4 AR
- Blackview BV6000S
- Blackview BV8000 Pro
- Wileyfox Swift 2X
- HTC Desire 530
- HTC U Ultra
- HTC U11 and U11 Plus
- Google Pixel 2/2XL.
- OnePlus 5/5T.
- ZTE Nubia Z17 and Z17 mini
- Moto G5s
- AGM X2
- BlackBerry Motion and KEYone
Samsung smartphones
In most cases, inexpensive smartphones These are products of branded companies. In particular, Samsung company offers consumers the following smartphones:
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) - from 13,700 rubles;
These are representatives of the average price category. We took information about the cost from the Yandex.Market Internet portal. It is interesting to note that on at this stage development, Samsung equips all its smartphones with an NFC module. This contributes effective promotion own payment Samsung systems Pay.
Nokia smartphones
Many new Nokia smartphones are also equipped with previously introduced technology. Here are just some of the available models:
- Nokia 3– cost within 7,900 rubles. The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 px. The device operates on a chip MediaTek MTK 6737 with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage memory. The shell is a polycarbonate body with an aluminum frame.
- Nokia 5– the cost on Yandex.Market reaches 11,000 rubles. The display of this device is 0.2 inches larger, the body is entirely aluminum, and the processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. The performance of RAM and storage memory is exactly the same, except that the storage memory can be expanded up to 128 GB.
- Nokia 6– price no more than 16,000 rubles. The screen is 5.5 inches in size, the screen resolution is 1920x1280 pixels, the central chip is still the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, but the RAM is already 3 GB, and the storage memory is 32 GB.
Sony smartphones
Another popular manufacturer of affordable NFC phones is Sony company, which gave us the following smartphones:
Pay attention to the very first model, which costs less than 8,000 rubles, but it is already equipped with such an important and useful function. In addition, it cannot be said that the device is deprived in any other respect. It has everything that a modern, not the most demanding user might need.
Huawei/Honor smartphones
Also, don’t forget about Huawei/Honor smartphones:
- Huawei P10 Lite– the price starts around 12,250 rubles. The model is equipped with a large display (5 inches; 1920x1080 pixels), excellent RAM and storage memory (3/32 GB) and the ability to quickly charge the device from the network.
Many modern users are interested in affordable smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. Built-in module fast transfer data makes it possible to instantly synchronize devices. NFC module inMeizu allows you not only to transfer data, but also to instantly pay for purchases. This guarantees complete security, attackers will not be able to penetrate the smartphone due to working at a short distance.
Not many models have such a module. Manufacturers mainly equip smartphones of the middle and high price categories with it, starting from 17,000 rubles and above. Devices Meizu withnfc module not many, but they all have undeniable advantage. With just one touch you can pay for a purchase in a supermarket, travel on the subway or park a car, or use your smartphone as a special pass. A modern module makes the phone multifunctional an indispensable assistant in everyday life.
Below is listMeizu withnfc module
- MX3 32 GB
- MX4 Pro 16/32 GB
- PRO 5 32/64 GB
- PRO 6 Plus 64/128 GB
All of the above smartphones have a built-in module, but are somewhat outdated. The newest of them is considered Pro 6 Plus 64GB, it was released at the end of 2016, went on sale at the beginning of 2017. It was and is also popular. The smartphone belongs to the flagship category, has a number of advantages, and is appreciated by users, despite the fact that it was released back in 2015. You can purchase it at a price of 20,000 rubles.
In 2017, the manufacturer did not release a single smartphone with NFC support. This is due to the fact that Meizu is focused on producing high-quality and affordable smartphones. The module is not cheap, so Chinese manufacturer It is inappropriate to introduce it into new products. Perhaps in the near future the situation will change, and the manufacturer will resolve the issue.
All phonesMeizu withnfc have a high cost. One of the most affordable is the MX3 32 Gb, released in 2013. Now it can be purchased from 15,000 rubles. This cost is equivalent to modern flagships of the Chinese manufacturer.
The Chinese manufacturer keeps up with the times and is in no way inferior to global manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung. The company is now testing a new feature called Meizu Pay, which will allow you to easily pay for any purchases using your smartphone. In China, contactless payment is in full swing. The developers aim to expand their capabilities and allow everyone who has smartphonesMeizu withnfc use new feature Meizu Pay.
The latest product with NFC is 64/128 Gb. Here the module only allows you to use contactless payment; data transfer from one device to another is not provided. Powerful flagship can be purchased from 25,000 rubles. For this money you will receive a module for easy payment with a smartphone, powerful hardware, quality camera, good battery and much more.
How to find out if your phone has NFC?
It is not difficult to find out about the presence of a module; information is indicated in the characteristics. You can also look into the settings. In the connection section wireless networks there should be an NFC tab.
Despite modern technologies, smartphones with NFC are still not relevant in many Russian cities. Not all supermarkets offer payment options using this system. Therefore, before making a purchase, you should think about whether it is worth overpaying for expensive technology that you will not have to use.
NFS technology wireless communication short range. IN Lately mobile phones with NFC technology have become very popular and in demand. Short-range communication, which allows for device identification using radio communication at the shortest distances.
NFC on a mobile phone
NFC-enabled phones are equipped with a function that allows two devices to exchange data when the phones are no more than 15 centimeters apart from each other. This technology is most widely used when using mobile devices to make contactless payments.
The essence of the action being performed is that at the moment when the phone with the NFC function used as credit card, bring it to the payment terminal, the device will recognize the mobile device, and the information contained in the phone will be read. In the reverse action, the information read from the tag of the opposite device appears on the screen of the mobile phone after a few seconds. It is possible to use the phone as payment card, to pay in the subway, or use your phone as an electronic key.
This technology is based on equipping a mobile phone with a special NFC module, which allows you to read information from it when you bring the cell phone to a special mark at a distance of 5 to 10 centimeters. This tag consists of a memory module and an antenna. Cheating concerns Money, located on the user’s account, not the mobile operator.
The main advantages of phones with NFC are:
- high speed of payments;
- Ease of use;
- the ability to write off funds from any account owned by the user;
- the ability to exchange information between two phones.
In all cases mobile phone successfully replaces one or more plastic cards. And in the future, when exchanging information, it will be possible to transfer money from one phone to another.
Selection and acquisition
If you want to make NFC payments, you need to purchase a mobile phone that supports NFC technology. There are still few models of such phones, and all of them are, of course, smartphones. NFC support operating systems implement:
- Android;
- Symbian;
- Windows Phones.
Android mobile devices are recognized as the most popular. Information about them can be found on the Internet, and in order to select and buy such a device, you need to visit one of the sites dedicated to such sales.
Modern technologies do not stand still, dynamically developing and improving. This applies and is fundamental new technology NFC, which literally captivated the whole world mobile communications, providing the potential user with even more opportunities at minimal cost.
NFS in Samsung phones - what is it?
Represents technology universal solution for data exchange between devices. In fact, Samsung NFC is positioned as a short-range contactless network that works at a distance between mobile devices within 10 centimeters. What is noteworthy is that despite the ability to work with open data at such a distance, the network is as secure as possible. Information cannot be lost, nor can the data be obtained by third parties. Actually, Samsung network NFC is much safer and meets high security standards than the similar bluetooth, which has been relevant for a decade and a half.
All Galaxy smartphones with contactless technology
Currently, mobile device manufacturers are trying to implement this technology into their designs, ensuring an incredible level of quality for the units. Samsung NFC is not far behind, its models today are presented in the following names and modifications:
- Galaxy S8 is a flagship model, which works directly on operating system Android version 7.0. Supports the simultaneous operation of two SIM cards, despite the fact that the mobile phone has one communication module. The device screen size is 5.8 inches, resolution is within 2960x1440 pixels. The device’s camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and has autofocus;
- Galaxy A5 - device budget segment, which focuses exclusively on camera resolution. Like the older modification, it runs on the Android operating system, version 6 and higher (depending on what was installed at the time of sale). Supports simultaneous operation of two SIM cards, between which you need to switch while using the phone. The screen has a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The advantage of the unit is its camera, which has a resolution of up to 16 megapixels, with provision for best quality autofocus shooting;
- Galaxy S7 - the technology was actively used by the manufacturer earlier, which resulted in the creation of a whole series of devices that fundamentally support new standard wireless transmission data. Smartphones run on the Android operating system, version 7.0, and provide the ability to connect two SIM cards. The mobile phone screen is standard for its market segment, has a diagonal of 5.1 inches, and the resolution is 2560x1440 pixels. You can highlight a high-quality camera, the resolution of which is 12 megapixels, and there is also an autofocus option.
Galaxy S8 on Yandex Market
Galaxy A5 on Yandex Market
Galaxy S7 on Yandex Market
Does Android Pay work on Samsung phones?
The issue of payment compatibility is quite problematic. Android functions Pay, which are being actively implemented in new mobile phone models. The problem is that each manufacturer tries to develop its own standards.
It is worth noting that in their structure, the services of Android, Apple and Samsung are fundamentally similar, which allows them to be used in parallel with each other and ensure that all stated payment requirements are met. As users of gadgets note in reviews, sometimes malfunctions occur payment system from Android on devices of various modifications of the Galaxy S7, which is not surprising, taking into account the fact that the smartphone is actually the first from Samsung to use this technology in full.
Difference between Samsung Pay and Android Pay
What is technology Samsung Pay on Samsung mobile phones? The company not only tried to use accepted standard wireless NFC, but also made possible use not only with certain types of terminals that support the possibility of contactless payment for purchases. The solution actively uses technology own development, which took the name MST (which translates as “magnetic secure transmission”).
Thanks to the unique capabilities of the new technology, the user will be able to easily pay for his purchase on almost any type of terminal that involves the use bank card as a payment instrument. To do this, you will only need to have at your disposal a device compatible with the Samsung payment service that supports this “magnetic” technology. Through the use of MST, the creation of magnetic field, according to its criteria, completely identical to that which has a magnetic stripe signal emanating from a bank card. As practice shows, even store salespeople themselves are not aware of this possibility of mobile devices and are surprised that it actually works in practice.
How to use NFC on Samsung
There is nothing easier for a user than learning how to use NFC technology on Samsung. To ensure data transfer, you just need to activate the software chip (provided that the mobile phone has it in its design).
In the settings, go to the “Advanced” submenu, where the “NFC enable” item is provided, after which the option is activated. After that in automatic mode activated Android technology Beam, if this does not happen, you can easily perform the operation in manual mode by clicking on the “Enable” item in the same settings menu. For full operation, you will need to activate both technologies; it is important that neither device is blocked or turned off. When a vibration signal is received, this is the first sign that both devices have detected each other and data transfer within the network can begin. Until the data exchange is completed, it is forbidden to separate your devices, this will lead to the fact that the information will be lost and you will have to do everything all over again.
It’s impossible not to notice how quickly various services are spreading today, thanks to which it is possible to pay using mobile device. So, in our country the system was recently launched. To take advantage of its benefits, you need a device with NFC on board. But not everyone will buy an expensive smartphone just to use the services Android service Pay. For such people, this selection has been prepared, consisting of five affordable phones that have an NFC module in their arsenal.
1.Huawei Nova
This compact device is stylish appearance thanks to the combination of glass and aluminum. In addition to the NFC function, the model offers a high-quality mid-range processor Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core with a frequency of 2 GHz, a high-quality Full HD IPS display, as well as 3 GB of RAM combined with 32 GB of storage. Pleased with the presence of a new generation connector USB Type-C. The smartphone turned out to be very thin, the thickness does not exceed 7.1 mm, and the battery has a good capacity of 3020 mAh.
2. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The niche of mid-range devices has recently been replenished with a strong player from the Samsung brand. Fresh has in its arsenal everything that a user needs today. The smartphone, despite its accessibility, is very comfortable to use. There is a good 16 megapixel camera, an excellent 5.2-inch FHD SuperAMOLED screen, and a solid metal design with a glass back. The advantage of the device is protection against moisture (IP68). There is support not only for the system mobile payments Android Pay, but also Samsung Pay. In software terms, the “Korean” is based on Android 6.0, and in hardware terms, it is based on an 8-core Exynos 7880 chip with graphics core Mali-T830 MP3. The developers did not spare memory; the device sports 32 GB of ROM and 3 GB of RAM.
3. Wileyfox Swift 2X
This smartphone is the cheapest on today's list, but that doesn't make it look any worse. If you take a closer look, you will find that this model- this is an excellent solution for users who value Android in classic form. The device, in addition NFC module, equipped with a processor Snapdragon 430, 5.2-inch Full HD display with IPS matrix, 3010 mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0, which gives fast charging, RAM of 3 GB and storage capacity of 32 GB. Serious stuffing for an inexpensive device, you must agree. Another thing worth noting is the 16-megapixel camera and Cyanogen OS, based on Android 6.0.
4. Xiaomi Mi5s
In terms of the balance of price and equipment, the model has no equal among all the smartphones presented in our selection. In the depths of this device it’s not just any processor that’s working, but a top-end one Snapdragon 821, so performance is great here. The metal body, a powerful 12-megapixel photo module with dual flash, a large amount of RAM and ROM, as well as a compact 5.15-inch IPS screen cannot leave anyone indifferent, given the price tag of the Chinese device. Nice bonus - availability of NFC. The user is greeted by a friendly MIUI shell 8, which is based on Android 6.0. Xiaomi Mi5s is powered by a 3200 mAh battery. It can be charged quickly thanks to Quick Charge 3.0 technology.