What is NFC?

Near Field Communication is a wireless data transfer technology that transmits information over short distances between an NFC chip and a NFC enabled smartphone.

NFC tags can be programmed to contain an endless array of functions from directing you to websites to paying for parking.

NFC has recently become one of the most exciting and talked about technologies. Take a look below to see a list of all of the major NFC devices available today.

NFC vs. QR codes

QR codes: bar codes you scan with a QR code reader app on your phone.

NFC: tags you tap with a NFC-enabled smartphone.

These technologies are very similar and the end result is the same. However, more devices are capable of reading QR codes.



NFC Supported Devices

This is a list of most of the major NFC devices available. Its best to check with your mobile carrier to confirm that they support NFC in your country. For the most up to date list of NFC smartphones take a look here.

Samsung
  • Google Nexus S
  • Galaxy S II
  • Galaxy S III
  • Tocco Quick Tap
  • Wave 578
  • Wave M
  • Wave Y
  • Galaxy Nexus
  • Galaxy Note
  • Galaxy S Blaze
BlackBerry
  • Bold 9900
  • Bold 9930
  • Bold 9950
  • Curve 9360
  • Curve 9370
  • Curve 9380
Nokia
  • Nokia C7 with ‘Anna’
  • Nokia N9
  • Nokia Oro
  • Nokia 700
  • Nokia 701
  • Nokia 600
  • Nokia 603
  • Nokia Lumia 610 NFC
Sony
  • Xperia S
  • Xperia Ion
  • Xperia Sola
  • Xperia P
HTC
  • Incredible S
  • One X
LG
  • Optimus Net
  • Optimus Vu
  • Optimus LTE
 
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