10 Best NFC Smartphones of 2021

One of the most beautiful and thinnest smartphones of 2021. Despite the large diagonal, the phone weighs only 169 grams. At the same time, it is very productive, takes excellent pictures and pleases with a high-quality screen. It has an OLED matrix and an increased screen refresh rate. As for NFC, it is there and works great. The device does not support Google services, and, accordingly, you cannot use Google Pay, but the Chinese manufacturer offers an alternative. With Huawei Pay, you can make payments in stores and cafes with one touch. While there is a limitation: not all banks work with this wallet. At the moment, it will be possible to link UnionPay cards issued by Gazprom, Vostochny Bank and several others. Another nuance of the phone is that it has a smaller battery than usual.

The main feature of this smartphone is that it supports 5G networks and is inexpensive, up to 20,000 rubles. In our countries, it is not yet possible to use this function, but if you often visit Europe, then the smartphone experience will be even more pleasant. But even without 5G, the phone is decent: it has great performance, a powerful battery, good cameras and NFC. If Mi Pay is not supported in your country, you can connect Google Pay and pay in stores through your phone.Among other things, the device is endowed with splash protection according to the IP53 standard and stereo speakers. If you are looking for a balanced smartphone with a price of up to 20,000 rubles, this Xiaomi will be the best solution.

One of the smallest flagships of 2021 with up-to-date technical specifications. The manufacturer installed the most powerful processor inside at the time of writing, and the main drawback of the model is associated with it. Due to the high power and small case, the processor gets very hot. So much so that it is uncomfortable to use the phone during long gaming or performing resource-intensive work tasks. Other features are excellent, in particular, contactless payment. The device supports Google Pay, meets security standards, and can be used to pay for purchases in stores. If you were looking for a compact smartphone in 2021 with high performance and NFC, this Asus will be the best Android solution.

This model costs a little more than 15,000 rubles and exists in two versions: with and without NFC, so be careful when buying. The version with NFC is optimal in terms of price and functionality: productive, with a good camera for the money, with a powerful battery and a convenient size. The device is not too large, it is equipped with dust and moisture protection according to the IP53 standard. The NFC module works great - payments go through mostly the first time, the connection is fast. Users usually connect Google Pay, since Xiaomi's proprietary payment service does not work in many CIS countries. In the reviews, we did not find serious complaints about this Xiaomi: yes, a plastic case, yes, the firmware is raw at first, yes, the MTK processor, not Qualcomm. In a budget slightly above 15,000 rubles, this is considered the norm.

One of the best inexpensive smartphones with NFC for the money. It costs less than 15,000 rubles, and at the same time it has a good screen, enough performance for the daily routine, long battery life and great size. To pay for purchases with your phone, you need to connect the device to Google Pay. Some users are facing problems - the system writes that the phone does not meet security standards. This is solved by simply clearing the cache of the Google Framework Service, a hidden system process. The bad news for Petersburgers is that the EKP card is not linked to either Google Pay or Mirpay. Some users also have complaints about the screen - when reading from it for a long time or watching a video, their eyes start to hurt. Despite this, in a budget of up to 15,000 rubles, the device is considered the best.

The most budget smartphone that has optical camera stabilization.And one of the most affordable from Samsung (less than 20,000 rubles), which supports Samsung Pay. The South Korean manufacturer does everything to make its more expensive smartphones look more attractive than budget models, so not every smartphone with NFC supports Samsung Pay. Everything is fine with A22 - you can use the branded payment service, which is supported in many countries and is considered one of the most convenient. As an identifier, the manufacturer offers a password or fingerprint. The fingerprint scanner is located on the side edge - users say that the location is convenient.

Inexpensive Chinese smartphone up to 20,000 rubles with an NFC module. Looks nice and performs well. The screen is large and bright - there are no problems with it. The processor power is more than enough for the daily routine, and it also allows you to play a little. The reviews say that under heavy load, the case heats up. The device supports Google Pay, the setup takes place without any problems. When paying via NFC, there are also no hitches - everything is clear, fast, without errors and glitches.Most users have no complaints about this smartphone - it works great, takes good pictures and holds a charge for a long time thanks to a powerful battery.

One of the best smartphones in terms of price and quality. The model is ideal for those who are looking for an inexpensive gaming option or a device with high performance for work. The model is equipped with Mi Pay, but this payment service does not work in all countries. But you can use Google Pay - it is also convenient and reliable. The reviews write that this “Poco” is not suitable for everyone: the smartphone is large and heavy, and firmware bugs occasionally occur. With Xiaomi, this is the norm, and she fixes the flaws in the software with updates, but at first glitches may be present. Users also note that under heavy load, the case heats up.

Flagship with a convenient payment system through the NFC module. The device has many advantages: a well-thought-out proprietary One UI shell, high performance, good cameras, and a gorgeous screen. It has a high resolution, and an optimal size, and a high-quality matrix with deep blacks, and with increased hertz. Thanks to the latter, the frames on the screen change so that the image looks smoother and more detailed. For payment, you can use Samsung Pay, a reliable and easy-to-manage system, or, for example, Google Pay. You can use your password and fingerprint as an identifier.

One of the most promising smartphones on iOS. It is comfortable in size and well adapted to solve daily household tasks. In particular, it has an NFC module, and the manufacturer offers to use the Apple Pay service. Payments are made quickly, without failures - you can identify yourself with a password and through Face ID. Payment data is stored in encrypted form, and Apple assures that using their service is safer than using physical bank cards. Another feature of Apple Pay is that you can easily pay for purchases on the Internet with it, even if the order was made not through a smartphone, but, for example, on a laptop with macOS.