What are NFC Phones : Selection Guide & Manufacturers
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NFC phones are smartphones equipped with Near Field Communication technology that enables short-range wireless data exchange between compatible devices. These phones support contactless payments, digital access control, device pairing, public transport ticketing, identity verification, and smart home interactions while providing convenience and enhanced user experiences.
What is NFC?
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. An NFC phone is simply a phone with an embedded NFC tag. It’s a contactless communication method that enables data exchange between two devices over a short distance.
How NFC Works
NFC communication relies on electromagnetic (EM) waves at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. One device initiates the field, and the other responds. NFC devices can be either passive or active.
- Active Device: Possesses its own power source.
- Passive Device: Derives power through electromagnetic induction from the active device.
For a connection to be established, the distance between NFC devices must be less than 10cm. The maximum data transmission rate is 424 Kbps, though the actual speed varies depending on the specific NFC tag type.
For a detailed understanding, check out this article on [NFC technology features](link to NFC features).
Features of NFC Phones
Here are some practical applications of NFC-enabled smartphones:
- Mobile Ticketing: Boarding trains using your phone.
- Digital Boarding Passes: Receiving boarding passes on your NFC smartphone at the airport.
- Contactless Payments: Shopping at airports and supermarkets.
More NFC Features on my Phone can be found [here](link to NFC features on my phone).
Vendors of NFC Phones and Smartphones
The following table lists various vendors offering NFC phones and smartphones:
| Vendor Company | Phone Model Number |
|---|---|
| Apple | iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus |
| Acer | E320 Liquid Express, Liquid Glow |
| Alcatel | One Touch 996, Idol 2, Idol 2S, Idol 3 Mini S etc. are NFC smartphones |
| Asus | Padfone 2, Vivo Tab |
| BlackBerry | Bold 9790, Classic, Curve, Passport, Q5, Q10, Z10, Z30 |
| Casio | G’zOne CA201L, DT-X8 |
| Nexus 10, Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus S | |
| Hisense | Sero 7 Pro NFC smartphone |
| HTC | Desire 500/510/610.620/816/Eye, Droid DNA, Evo 4G LTE, HTC One, One M8/M9/Max etc. |
| Huawei | Ascend G6 4G, Ascend G300, G630 etc. NFC Phone |
| LG | LG G Flex, LG Optimus G, LG Mach, LG G Pro 2 etc. |
| Lenovo | K800 |
| Motorola | Razr HD, Photon Q, Droid Razr |
| Microsoft | Lumia 640/650/950/950 XL |
| NOKIA | Most of the Lumia series phones are NFC phones |
| Samsung | Galaxy series phones e.g. Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III etc. |
| SONY | XPERIA phones e.g. XPERIA V, XPERIA Z etc. |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 2A, Xiaomi 3 TD-SCDMA etc. |
| ZTE | ZTE Axon, ZTE Kis, Blade II etc. NFC smartphone |
Summary
NFC phones support secure short-range wireless communication for payments, device pairing, and access control. Key selection factors include NFC functionality, security features, operating system support, and compatibility with contactless applications.
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