Which Smartphones Support NFC?
Near Field Communication (NFC) has become a standard feature in most modern smartphones, enabling everything from contactless payments to instant device pairing. If you're wondering whether your phone supports NFC, this guide will help. We've compiled a list of popular NFC-enabled smartphones.
How to Check if Your Phone Has NFC
If your phone isn't on the list, there are a few easy ways to check for NFC support.
On Android:
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Go to 'Connected devices' or 'Connection & sharing'.
- Look for an 'NFC' option. If you see it, your phone has NFC. You can also use the search bar in settings to look for 'NFC'.
On iPhone:
It's simple for iPhone users: all models from the iPhone 7 and newer have NFC capability for reading tags. There is no on/off switch in the settings; it is always active for background tag reading on modern iPhones.
What is NFC on a phone?
NFC is a short-range wireless technology that allows two devices to communicate when they are close together, typically within 4 cm. [2] On a smartphone, it's used for services like Apple Pay and Google Pay, reading NFC tags, and quickly sharing data. [3, 7]
Apple iPhones with NFC
Apple began including NFC with the iPhone 6 for Apple Pay. The ability to read NFC tags was introduced with the iPhone 7. [3] All models from the iPhone 7 and newer support NFC. [6, 8]
- iPhone 15 Series (15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max) [6]
- iPhone 14 Series (14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max) [6]
- iPhone 13 Series (13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max) [6]
- iPhone 12 Series (12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max) [6]
- iPhone 11 Series (11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max) [6]
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) [6]
- iPhone X Series (X, XR, XS, XS Max) [5, 6]
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus [6]
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus [6]
Samsung Galaxy Phones with NFC
Samsung has a wide range of NFC-enabled smartphones across their flagship S series and more affordable A series. [1, 12]
- Galaxy S Series: Most models from the Galaxy S7 onwards, including the S10, S24, and S25 series. [1, 9]
- Galaxy A Series: Many recent models like the A15, A23, A33, A35, A53, and A73 have NFC. [1, 12]
- Galaxy Note Series: Most models from the Note 8 onwards.
Google Pixel Phones with NFC
All Google Pixel phones are equipped with NFC technology. [2, 4]
- Pixel 9 Series
- Pixel 8 Series
- Pixel 7 Series
- Pixel 6 Series
- And all earlier Pixel models.
Other Popular Brands
Many other brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Motorola also include NFC in their mid-range and flagship devices. [9, 10] It's always a good idea to check the specifications of a particular model before purchasing if NFC is a must-have feature for you.