Phones with NFC support list. Samsung phones with NFC

Recently, a study appeared on the Internet, which talks about a very serious increase in the popularity of contactless payments among Russians. Our compatriots are increasingly trying to buy smartphones that support Samsung Pay, Apple Pay or Android Pay ().

Everything would be fine, but finding a good smartphone that supports contactless payments is not so easy. It is clear that if your budget is unlimited, then you can safely take the top model from Apple or, for example, Samsung, and everything will be fine. But what if the budget is small?

First of all, it is worth recalling that for contactless payment services to work, the smartphone must support NFC. This is a must. There is also one more optional, but highly desirable point: the presence of a fingerprint scanner (or some other means of biometric authentication). Otherwise, in most cases, you will have to enter a password when making purchases. Is it convenient? No: it’s much easier and more pleasant to just touch the scanner.

And one more nuance. Chinese smartphones of little-known brands for the most part do not support NFC - for the reason that completely different methods of making payments from smartphones are common in China (in particular, by scanning codes using a camera). So it’s unlikely that you can order a device with NFC on AliExpress for three kopecks. Moreover, even if you find such a model, it is not a fact that it will work with the same Android Pay. This has happened - in theory, the smartphone is compatible with the system, but in practice nothing works.

So lovers of “contactless” will have to focus on smartphones from well-known brands. We will help with this: below are five relatively inexpensive smartphones with NFC and fingerprint scanners.

(11,490 rubles)

On the one hand, this is one of Motorola's most inexpensive smartphones, and therefore you don't expect much from it. However, in reality, the Moto E Plus has a number of interesting things to offer. NFC, a fingerprint scanner and Android Pay go without saying, otherwise the smartphone would not have been included in this article. Next: a powerful 5000 mAh battery, a metal case, separate slots for MicroSD and memory cards, as well as a “clean” version of the Android OS without any proprietary shells.

(12,990 rubles)

In 2017, Nokia (which is behind HMD Global) managed to build a good mid-range smartphone. In most key features, it resembles the same Moto E Plus: separate slots for SIM cards and MicroSD, a metal body, pure Android (which, among other things, will be updated to version 8.0 Oreo). But the battery, as they say, is weaker: 3000 mAh.

(15,990 rubles)

The smartphone turned out to be quite expensive - more expensive than the two previous options. But in terms of prestige, it wins. Among the features of the Galaxy J5 2017, it is worth noting the metal body and screen made using Super AMOLED technology. And where Super AMOLED is, there is perfect black color, excellent behavior in the sun, and low power consumption. So, with the same capacity - 3000 mAh - the Galaxy J5 2017 lasts longer than the Nokia 5. And yes, the owner of a Korean device has the opportunity to use both Android Pay and Samsung Pay. For some this may be important.

(11,990 rubles)

The device is not very new (there is already a Nova 2), but this does not make it worse. A metal body, a 3000 mAh battery, a high-quality IPS screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, which is still fast and quite relevant. This model does not have any striking features, but it can be safely classified as “balanced”. By this we mean the combination of a pleasant design, an adequate price and the absence of obvious disadvantages. If you do not include combined slots for cards.

(12,990 rubles)

The 5.5-inch Alcatel A7 is capable of captivating, for example, with the amount of RAM - it has 3 GB (versus 2 in previous models). The battery is relatively powerful - 4000 mAh. Plus, the kit comes with fast charging, which is not very common in the case of smartphones for this kind of money. Two things are somewhat surprising: the plastic body and, what is quite striking, only one slot for a SIM card. We haven’t seen this in smartphones of this class for a very long time. Well, in general, the Alcatel A7 is a rather interesting option, so to speak, not mainstream. Those who like to be different from everyone else will probably appreciate it.

It is quite difficult to imagine a smartphone without NFC support today. Take the same Bluboo Picasso, released in 2017 and at the beginning of this year with an NFC module - in the fall it was released in a new version with 4G support. In addition, we updated the camera modules and installed the latest Android version from the factory. What’s doubly nice is that these improvements did not affect the cost; it only changed within $5.

List of smartphones with NFC:

Acer E320 Liquid Express, BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360/9370/9380, Google Galaxy Nexus, LG Optimus LTE, LG Optimus Vu, Nokia 603, Nokia 701, Nokia C7/Astound, Nokia N9, Prada phone by LG 3.0, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Wave Y - models are sold at a fairly high price. Below are budget smartphones with NFC.

In this price category, you don’t have to choose: Chinese budget phones, or Russian smartphones (the same China, but with an additional markup). It’s still more economical to opt for devices made in China and order 2 at once: it’s more reliable and, not surprisingly, even more profitable.

For example, let’s look at 2 smartphones:

• Wileyfox Swift 2X. This device is the cheapest on today's list, but that doesn't make it look any worse. If you take a closer look at the Swift 2X smartphone, you can easily find that the model is an excellent solution for everyone who appreciates Android in its classic form. The device, in addition to the NFC module, is equipped with a Snapdragon 430 processor, a Full HD display with an IPS matrix and a 3010 mAh battery, Quick Charge, which allows for fast charging and 3 GB of RAM. Serious stuffing for the device, you will agree. You can also note the 16-megapixel camera based on Android 6.0.

• ZTE Nubia Z17. The model features automatic focus, continuous shooting, Digital image stabilization, digital zoom, exposure compensation and face detection. Next - geotags and HDR shooting, ISO settings and panoramic shooting, scene mode function, self-timer, touch focusing and White balance settings. Performance-wise, everything is fine here. The device features a sufficiently large amount of RAM, as well as a compact and bright screen and NFC. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen with high Full HD screen resolution (1920 by 1080 pixels) without frames on the sides. Brightness is 450 cd/m2, and 96% coverage of the NTSC color space is claimed. Glass protects the device panel from damage.

Bluboo Picasso 4G. The most budget phone with NFC:

• The package includes a charger with a microUSB cable, as well as a protective film for the screen and accessories for installing this film, plus a warranty card.
• The appearance of the device has not changed; Picasso initially looked nice. A reference to the artist's name is reflected in the original drawing on the back cover.
• The front side is covered with glass, and the frames are the color of the body. The frame has an additional flash, a speaker grille, as well as proximity and light sensors, and a lens.
• There are no touch buttons on the bottom frame. They have been moved.
• The smartphone is available in various colors - light and dark options are available. The assembly of the device is excellent, the parts fit well. He makes a good impression.
• Screen. 5-inch IPS with HD resolution. There is no air gap between the matrix and the protective glass. The brightness level is not very high; the screen quickly fades under sunlight. Bluboo Picasso is capable of supporting adaptive adjustment. It is possible to configure manual color rendering.
• This version of Bluboo Picasso can work in LTE networks. The file download speed is quite high. The connection is stable and no breaks were noticed. Possibly the best budget smartphone with NFC
• Battery. The device is powered by a 2500 mAh battery. The declared capacity fully corresponds to the real one and will last for about 5 hours of operation. The discharge schedule is uniform.
• Camera. New camera module, 13 MP installed instead of 8 MP. There are several modes available in the application. The photo quality is quite good in high light conditions and during the day.
• Software The Android 6.0 system is installed on board with support for downloading updates. Gestures are supported to access a range of functions. Interface without unnecessary software and applications.

Bluboo Picasso results:

Bluboo Picasso is a balanced smartphone with an affordable price. The main advantages include a high-quality IPS screen with HD resolution, 2 GB of RAM, support for communication in LTE mode, a 13 MP camera, an additional flash, pure Android 6.0, appearance, support for 2 SIM and memory cards. The device can easily be included in the list of inexpensive smartphones with NFC support.

Bluboo Picasso 4G on Yandex Market

Review of Sony Xperia E5. Cheap smartphone with NFC from a famous brand:

The device resembles the iPhone 5C – the body contours are probably similar and there are characteristic curves. Of course, there is no question of any copying; modern smartphones are very similar to each other. It seems like a budget smartphone and it’s pleasant to pick up and convenient to use every day. The screen has a special oleophobic coating and fingerprints are invisible, the same goes for a white smartphone.

At the top there is a 3.5 mm jack and a microphone hole, and above the screen there is a speaker strip and a front camera; they haven’t forgotten about the adaptive setting either. There is a microUSB connector at the bottom end. On the left, a long flap hides the slot for microSD cards and SIM cards; nanoSIM is used.

The process of removing the card is unusual: you hook the tray with your fingernail and 2 backings come out. And everything is quite logical, but it would be better to make the trays spring-loaded.

Sony Xperia E5 on Yandex Market

Nokia 3 review. New Android smartphone with Android Pay:

The Nokia 3 looks like the best budget phone, but an in-depth review revealed slow boot times and short battery life.

• Low price;
• Reliable quality;
• Software;
• The device has support for NFC and Andoid Pay, which is unexpected for such a smartphone.

• Limited memory;
• Disappointing performance;
• Average operating time;

At the back there is a camera lens, a flash and an NFC area, and the NOKIA inscription is applied in the usual way, but this is not engraved. Probably, the inscription may be erased over time, but so far no one seems to be complaining.

Nokia 3 on Yandex Market

Now the cost of the NFC module has dropped to a few cents. However, for a long time the chip was present only in fairly expensive smartphones, since manufacturers did not see the point in distributing the relatively new wireless technology. Fortunately, times are changing. Nowadays, budget smartphones with an NFC module can easily be found in any retail chain. But how not to make a mistake with your choice? Not all devices with the NFC payment function work perfectly and have decent characteristics.

Here is a list of the most inexpensive devices, reviews of which are written only in a positive way. You can buy any of the models considered - focus on those characteristics that seem the most important. If you do not understand the meaning of the words written above, then be sure to read about the advantages of smartphones with NFC. This way you can find out that this chip is used not only for contactless payment, but also for solving other interesting problems.

Alcatel Pop S7 7045Y

For just 5,000 rubles you can purchase Alcatel Pop S7 7045Y. At the same time, you don’t need to wait for delivery from China - Russian online stores sell the device for that kind of money. It must be admitted that the device has a number of disadvantages: the smartphone has little built-in memory, the camera is installed for show, and the screen resolution is only 960 x 540 pixels. But if the buyer is going to replace a push-button telephone with this device, then the gadget is unlikely to seriously disappoint. The NFC chip works properly here, wireless payment is quite possible.

Blackview BV6000S

And if you are looking for a cheap smartphone with NFC support? In this case, you will have to fork out 6,950 rubles. But for that kind of money the buyer will receive Blackview BV6000S, equipped with a shock-resistant and waterproof housing. The characteristics are already much more worthy. Under the body of the device there are 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of permanent memory, as well as a not bad quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor. On the front panel of the device there is a 4.7-inch display with HD resolution. Even with rubber pads, the device has quite modest dimensions. But the gadget weighs a lot - 247 g.

Other inexpensive smartphones with NFC chip

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Fans of products from the South Korean company Samsung need to take a look at the model called Galaxy J5 (2016). This device has an AMOLED screen with HD resolution with a diagonal of 5.2 inches. This display consumes a minimum amount of energy, and therefore the 3100 mAh battery is enough for a couple of days of battery life. A 13-megapixel camera will provide high-quality photography. The buyer can make some complaints only about the processor used here - for that kind of money I would like to get a more productive solution.

Huawei Honor 5C

If a South Korean device seems too expensive, then pay attention to Huawei Honor 5C. However, you can only save money if you buy the device from some Chinese online store. The smartphone has a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The screen was created using IPS technology, but this does not mean that the gadget will only work until the evening on one charge. An eight-core Kirin 650 processor is integrated here, the technical process of which has a positive effect on energy consumption. And the battery installed is not the smallest - the battery capacity reaches 3000 mAh. Among the installed wireless modules there are not only , but also LTE. The navigation chip “understands” both American and Russian satellites. In a word, the Chinese got a very profitable offer!

Nokia 5

For about 13 thousand rubles in Russia you can buy Nokia 5. The device, symbolizing the return of the Finnish brand, is in stable demand. The main advantage of the device is the “bare” version of the Android 7.1 operating system. Due to this, a couple of gigabytes of RAM are more than enough for the stable functioning of the smartphone. And the Snapdragon 430 processor doesn’t have to work hard to process HD images displayed on the 5.2-inch screen. The NFC chip can be kept active absolutely always - this will definitely not seriously affect the consumption of the 3000 mAh battery.

Huawei Honor 6X

In Chinese online stores you can easily order inexpensive Huawei Honor 6X. This is not a flagship, but a very worthy product, showing that Chinese smartphones are capable of much. The processor used here is an eight-core Kirin 655, the clock speed of which reaches an impressive 2.1 GHz. On the front panel of the device there is a 5.5-inch display with Full HD resolution. The amount of RAM has been increased to 3 GB, and the user will not feel any shortage of permanent memory. And the NFC chip is complemented by a fingerprint scanner. Need I say that this will prevent an outsider from somehow paying for the purchase?

Summarizing

Nowadays, a smartphone with an NFC module does not have to be expensive, as this article confirmed. For about 10 thousand rubles it is quite possible to purchase a decent device that will provide the ability to pay without using a bank card. Of course, such a device can be used not only for this. Almost all the smartphones reviewed in the selection have a powerful processor and a large amount of memory, which allows you to install absolutely any application.

Pay in stores via Google Pay, check a transport card, read discount cards and store them in a smartphone - this is an incomplete list of capabilities that the NFC chip in a smartphone provides. We have collected for you six inexpensive smartphones that give you the opportunity to try the payments of the future.

ZTE Blade V9 Vita

New product with dual camera and contactless chip

The new low-end from ZTE arrived in Russia straight from the MWC 2018 exhibition at a price of 9,900 rubles. For this amount, the Chinese brand offers three modern features: a 13 MP dual camera, face and fingerprint recognition, and NFC contactless payments. So you don’t have to worry about the security of the bank card data stored in your phone for contactless payment - if you set up biometric identification, no one will even use your phone. Other bonuses of the device include an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, a 3200 mAh battery and Android 8.1. The model is the latest, so it’s time to buy it and test the capabilities of the NFC chip in Russian conditions.

Honor 7C

People's smartphone of 2018 with contactless payments

Another fresh budget employee of 2018 that hasn’t had time to cool down. Usually Honor smartphones, even flagships, are not very expensive anyway, but this one officially costs 11,000 rubles, and if you look for promotions, it’s even cheaper. The Honor brand is loved by many in Russia, and for good reason - for its solid large cases, huge bright screens, user-friendly interface, impressive amounts of internal memory, and good picture quality. This particular model runs on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, has 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and a 3000 mAh battery. The device’s NFC chip is so trouble-free that users admit in reviews that you can simply take it and completely stop carrying a wallet in favor of contactless payments. And the fingerprint scanner located on the back of the case will help protect your bank card data.

Motorola Moto G5s

Motorola chips, high-density screen and contactless payment

Last year's 32 GB Moto fell in price this fall. Smartphones can increasingly be found in stores at prices starting from 9 thousand rubles. Aluminum body, display with a density of 424 PPI, 8-core processor, 3 GB of RAM, 3000 mAh battery, many wireless functions - the filling of this device is quite decent, but nothing special. In order to choose Motorola among smartphones with similar capabilities, you need to be a long-time fan of the brand: this smartphone has many of its own features, from the graphical shell to control using gestures, for example, launching the camera with a wave of the hand. Well, of course, it has NFC.

Nokia 5 Dual SIM

Narrow frameless frame with NFC and hybrid slot

This frameless phone from last year has several qualities that Russian people love: it’s Nokia, it runs Android, and it’s cheap. For less than 10,000 rubles, you get a fast eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 3 GB of RAM, a 3000 mAh battery and a modern hybrid slot for two SIM cards and a microSD card. And also an aluminum body with Gorilla Glass 5, although it is quite slippery - a common problem for frameless phones. And also an NFC chip with fingerprint protection. We haven’t heard any complaints about NFC from users - it works like a clock, as does the fingerprint scanner: you can unlock the phone for payment in a store in less than a second. But the attempt to integrate facial recognition, according to user reviews, failed: the photo frame works every now and then.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Brand with contactless chip and AMOLED display

Samsung, even in the low-end segment, is falling in price slowly. This one, after two and a half years, has finally descended to the level of a public sector employee. Here you need to make a difficult choice: what is better - to buy an outdated brand or a modern “Chinese” one? Considering that in terms of characteristics they will be approximately the same. However, it’s better to hurry up with Galaxy J series smartphones: they will be available very soon. In the meantime, this device can be purchased for an average of 9,900. For this money you will get a rich color display AMOLED, 3100 mAh battery, support for all kinds of wireless communications and an NFC chip that “understands” electronic travel cards and allows you to pay in stores.

Wileyfox Swift 2X

Small treasure in a metal case

If you do make a choice not in favor of the brand, this smartphone from the Fly subsidiary will be an amazing find for you. We already wrote about him in the selection, and here we go again. Judge for yourself - for some 7-8 thousand rubles you get: 32 GB of internal memory, 3 GB of RAM, a 3010 mAh battery, a 16-megapixel camera and an excellent multi-color multi-touch with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 and a density of 424 PPI. All this is packaged in a metal case with an included silicone case and covered with Gorilla Glass 3. And, most importantly, the smartphone has a fingerprint scanner and NFC. According to reviews from Moscow users, the device easily reads the Troika card, and Google Pay also works flawlessly.

Up to 10,000 rubles with NFC, readers asked to continue the topic and write about more expensive devices. Therefore, today we have a selection of models with NFC, but already in the range from 10,000 to 15,000 rubles.

With such a budget, the choice is already becoming noticeably wider, and there are much more devices with interesting characteristics. However, the selection again does not include either Meizu or Xiaomi - these popular manufacturers in Russia are in no hurry to add NFC to smartphones.

Alcatel A7 5090Y

A plump plastic smartphone with a modest appearance and a capacious 4000 mAh battery offers a large screen, a fingerprint scanner and average performance. Alcatel's design is disappointing, and a slot for a second SIM card would be useful. However, I can’t ignore it; it’s one of the inexpensive options.

• Screen: 5.5 inches, 1080x1920, IPS
• 1 SIM card
• Processor: MediaTek MT6750
• Android 7.1
• Camera: 16 and 8 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh

Minimum price on Yandex.Market: 10,800 rubles

ASUS ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML

Wow, ASUS with a sophisticated camera is also included in this selection. The smartphone at one time was distinguished by its advanced photo part: optical stabilization, 3x optical zoom and additional shooting modes. On paper everything looks cool, but I wouldn’t buy it for the camera, it wasn’t very impressive in practice.

• 2 SIM cards
• Android 7.1
• Memory: 3/32 GB, microSD slot
• Camera: 16 and 5 MP
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Dimensions: 150 x 73.5 x 8.25 mm, weight 157 g.

Minimum price on Yandex.Market: 12,800 rubles

Nokia 5

Another version of a smartphone with “pure” Android 7.1 is offered by Nokia. The phone is inexpensive, can do everything you need, is small and convenient. The fingerprint scanner is located under the screen, which is rare for Chinese models. Let me remind you that behind the Nokia brand is the Chinese HMD Global.

• Screen: 5.2 inches, 720x1280, IPS
• 2 SIM cards
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
• Android 7.1
• Memory: 2/16 GB, microSD slot
• Camera: 13 and 8 MP
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Dimensions: 150 x 72.5 x 8 mm, weight 137 g.

Minimum price on Yandex.Market: 10,600 rubles

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

The younger model of the A-series 2017 looks very good, there is glass and metal in the finish, and the smartphone is not afraid of water. Thanks to IP68 protection, this is its practical feature. It's also small, has a bright screen, fast charging, a decent camera, a handy fingerprint scanner, and Samsung Pay support.

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