How to connect NFC in Huawei smartphones yourself?

Increasingly, NFC (Near Field Communication) chips are being used in smartphones and tablets, which can replace a bank card, travel card, and even passes to various enterprises. This technology also allows you to easily and quickly read and exchange information with other devices.

A popular company in the mobile device market is Huawei, which also uses NFC technology in many of its smartphones and tablets.

Many people do not understand what NFC is in a Huawei phone, and also why it is necessary. For example, if your Huawei phone has NFC, then by installing the necessary applications, you can use the phone like a credit card.

Huawei models that have NFC

The Huawei P10, P10 plus, P10 lite, P9 lite, P9 plus, Honor 6x, honor 8, honor 8 pro and Huawei nova models use NFC technology. Let's take a closer look at the most popular Huawei flagships with NFC.

Brief review of Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P9 Lite is a mini-flagship of the P9 model. Externally, it is similar to Huawei P9, but a little smaller and lighter. The P9 Lite costs significantly less than the P9.

The smartphone itself is a rectangular candy bar that does not have any rounding. On the front of the phone there is an 8 MP camera, several sensors and a speech speaker. At the back there is a 13 MP backlit camera, as well as a fingerprint scanner. The bottom end of the P9 Lite is equipped with a speaker, microphone and a charging connector, and on top there is an audio connector. On the right side are the volume and power buttons.

The screen diagonal is 5.2 inches, the format is Full HD, so the image is very clear and colorful. The screen backlight adapts automatically to any environment.

The smartphone can use two nano-SIM cards that work alternately, and instead of the second SIM card, you can use a microSD memory card up to 128 GB. The model has an eight-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The battery is non-removable, its capacity is 3000 mAh.

In general, the phone has sensors: light, proximity, accelerometer, compass. Also, Huawei P9 Lite, as noted earlier, is equipped with NFC, unlike the P9.

Today the phone is available in three colors: black, white and gold. Huawei P9 Lite

Brief review of Huawei Honor 8

A popular model with NFC is Huawei Honor 8, which has an innovative design. The smartphone is a rectangular body with rounded corners.

At the back in the center there is a fingerprint sensor and two cameras with a resolution of 12 megapixels. There is also an 8 MP front camera on the front. At the bottom there is a speaker, connectors for headphones and a USB cable, and at the top there is an infrared sensor.

The screen has Full HD resolution and the diagonal is 5.2 inches. The colors are quite clear and bright. Brightness adjustment can be either automatic or manual.

The smartphone is equipped with an eight-core Kirin 950 processor, which allows the device to work quickly. RAM is 4 GB, and internal memory can be either 32 GB or 64 GB.

Huawei Honor 8 has two nano SIM cards that work simultaneously. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh. Charging is fast, which is a huge advantage.

Today in Russia, Honor 8 is sold in four colors: black, white, gold and blue.

Brief review of Huawei P10 plus

One of the latest models from Huawei is the P10 plus. This model is equipped with many different functions, sensors, including NFC.

The smartphone is thin, its thickness is 7 mm, the screen diagonal is 5.5 inches, the screen resolution is 2560 x 1440. On the front panel of the smartphone there is a control button, which is also a fingerprint scanner, and a front camera with a resolution of 8 MP. At the back there are two cameras with 20 MP and 12 MP, there is also a backlight and flash.

Smartphones with NFC up to 10,000 rubles

No. 3 - ZTE Blade V10 Vita

Price: from 8,650 rubles online, 9,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.26 inches, IPS, 1520×720 px;
• Processor: Spreadtrum SC9863;
• Memory: 64/3 GB + microSD up to 256 GB;
• Camera: main 13+2 MP, front 2 MP;
• Battery: 3200 mAh, Micro-USB.

The rating of budget smartphones with NFC opens with an inexpensive solution from the Chinese company ZTE. The device is notable for its stylish design, good memory capacity and the presence of a fingerprint scanner. But this is where, by and large, the advantages of the V10 Vita end.

The downsides begin. The glossy plastic case is beautiful, but extremely impractical; it intensively collects scratches and fingerprints - you will have to hide it in a case anyway. The processor from Spreadtrum is frankly weak, if you plan to spend your leisure time in mobile games, then skip it. The second disadvantage of the 28-nanometer chipset is its high power consumption; if the smartphone is actively used using Wi-Fi or LTE, it may well not survive until the evening. It is also worth considering that the NFC module is present only in the 64/3 GB configuration; the more affordable version with 32/2 GB of memory does not support contactless payments.

No. 2 – Honor 8A

Price: from 7,450 rubles online, 8,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.1 inches, IPS, 1560×720 px;
• Processor: Mediatek Helio P35;
• Memory: 32/2 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 13 MP, front 8 MP;
• Battery: 3020 mAh, Micro-USB.

Honor 8A is one of the cheapest smartphones with an NFC module on the market, if you don’t consider devices from completely unknown manufacturers. In terms of characteristics, it differs little from the V10 Vita, but it costs less and beats its competitor in many important details.

The heart of the smartphone is the modern Helio P35 chipset, made using a 12nm process technology. Thanks to it, even with a modest battery capacity, the phone demonstrates decent autonomy - enough for a day, or even a day and a half on one charge with moderate use. It has a nice screen and, perhaps, the best camera under 10 thousand rubles. Also, many will be pleased with the loud speaker and the ability to simultaneously install two SIM cards and a memory card. You can find fault with 2 GB of RAM, but if you are not particularly demanding about the speed of your phone, 8A will be an excellent purchase.

No. 1 – Yandex. Telephone

Price: from 7,990 rubles online and in retail.

• Screen: 5.65 inches, IPS, 2160×1080 px;
• Processor: Snapdragon 630;
• Memory: 64/4 GB + microSD up to 128 GB;
• Camera: main 16+5 MP, front 5 MP;
• Battery: 3050 mAh, USB Type-C.
• Features: Dedicated DAC

Yandex.Phone made a lot of noise at the time of its release, mostly negative noise - everyone scolded it because of its inflated price, which at the start of sales was 17,990 rubles. Now the device has more than doubled in price, and for that kind of money it’s too good.

Judge for yourself: a stylish case made of glass and metal, a lot of memory, a powerful processor from Qualcomm, a Type-C port, a scanner, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, high-quality sound (especially in headphones), a compact screen with FullHD resolution. This set of characteristics is not something that comparable priced state-of-the-art devices cannot offer, but also that most more expensive devices cannot offer.

Yandex.Phone is criticized for its mediocre camera, lack of notification indicator and not always reliable cellular network reception. Yandex is trying to compensate for these moments with bonuses and a bunch of subscriptions to almost all of its services, which are offered to users for purchasing a branded phone.

Comparison table of Huawei smartphones with NFC

Model	NFC availability
Y5c 8GB	There is not
Y3 2021 3G 8GB	There is not
Y3 II 8GB	There is not
Y5 II 8GB	There is not
GR3 16GB	There is not
Honor 6C	There is not
Honor 6A	There is not
Y6 8GB	There is not
Y6 II 16GB	There is not
Honor 6X	There is not
Honor 4C	There is not
Honor 8 Lite	There is not
Honor 8 Pro	There is not
Honor P8 16GB	There is
Honor 8 Pro	There is
Nova 32GB	There is
P9	There is not
P9 Plus	There is
P9 Lite	There is
Nova 2	There is not
P10	There is not
P10 lite	There is not
P10 Plus 64GB	There is
Ascend Mate 7 16GB	There is
Ascend Mate 8 32GB	There is

The table shows all Huawei smartphone models, and also indicates which devices have NFC and which do not. This table will easily help you choose a smartphone with NFC technology.

Where else can you use NFC?

In addition to the usual use of this technology, the user can use it for other everyday things, you will learn about some examples below.

Data transfer

To transfer data, active mode is used, that is, both devices must have a built-in NFC module. It also needs to be activated first. The technology has a low data transfer rate , but provides fast connection between devices. Therefore, it is mainly used to transfer small files: contacts, links and coordinates on the map. Information exchange is carried out using the Huawei Beam program.

IMPORTANT!
When transferring large files, NFC automatically launches other wireless networks on the smartphone that have higher speeds - Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Scanning and programming tags

Passive mode is used to read information from programmed NFC chips, also called tags. They are widely used in payment terminals, metro turnstiles, smart cards and various bracelets and key fobs. In addition, with their help you can make your life easier. To do this, you just need to download a special application and program the tags for a specific action, and then place them in the right place.

So, with their help you can automate common actions - turning on the TV, navigator in the car, or even the light in the room. To perform an action, you just need to bring your smartphone to the tag and it will be performed.

REAL EXAMPLE
In this way, one of the users of the XDA Developers forum was able to synchronize a label with his Google Keep. That is, when reading a certain NFC tag (for example, on a refrigerator), he was able to show reminders that he needed to buy certain products. This is an example of a replacement for traditional magnetic recordings.

Contactless payment

A smartphone with an NFC module can be used as an emulator of bank and smart cards . To do this, they must first be entered into the payment system used by the phone. Since Honor and Huawei devices run on Android OS, this is Android Pay for them.

A smartphone with NFC can replace:

• bank and bonus card;
• metro ticket;
• pass to a closed institution;
• electronic key.

IMPORTANT!
When paying for a purchase, instead of a card number, the smartphone transmits a digital encrypted identifier to the terminal, which is generated immediately after the card is activated.

Huawei pay in Russia

In 2021, Huawei launched its own payment system, Huawei Pay, in China, which allows you to link bank cards. Using NFC and this application, you can use your smartphone to pay.

This system is not yet available in Russia, but the Chinese company is doing everything possible to launch this system in our country.

Cash is gradually becoming a thing of history; it has been replaced by contactless payments; all you need to do is have a mobile device in your pocket. To make a successful purchase in almost any store, you just need to bring your smartphone to the cash register terminal. Please note that not all modern devices support this technology. In this article we will look at the features of Huawei phones with an NFC module.

Connecting NFS applications to Huawei smartphones

The process of how to connect NFS in a Huawei phone is no different. You must also go to settings and find this function. The main thing to remember is that you also need to install the Google service in order to connect the map through the application. This is done to ensure privacy and security. You can manage funds in the same way as with a regular card: transfer, pay for various services.

The Huawei NFC function is quite easy to set up, and there are no problems with paying for travel cards, buying train or plane tickets, or paying for a taxi. Moreover, this technology is actively used all over the world, so there will be no difficulties.

What is NFC and how does it work

The abbreviation NFC literally stands for wireless communication. This technology allows you to transmit and receive information over a short distance. It appeared on the domestic market relatively recently and has gained high popularity in the production of mobile phones. The microchip of the same name is installed in the body of almost all modern smartphones.

This technology is promising and has a wide range of applications. Using NFC modules, you can make purchases in stores, pay for travel on public transport, open doors and control smart systems. But we are interested in the most common area - the financial sector.

Data exchange is carried out over the air; it is enough to bring the mobile device to the reading terminal equipped with an NFS module. Currently, almost every store is equipped with compatible equipment throughout Russia, with the exception of remote settlements. The microchip imitates the signal of a bank card that was added to the Huawei Pay or Android Pay application. In addition to smartphones, it is built into payment rings, bracelets and even key fobs. Let's look at the features of contactless payment using NFC:

1. Hold your mobile device close to the reader for a few seconds.
2. The success of the procedure will be confirmed by a sound signal.
3. Be sure to pick up your payment receipt.

What are the advantages of promising technology in the financial sector:

1. Significant savings in time resources. The information exchange operation takes only a few seconds.
2. Ease of use. It is enough to have a Huawei phone with an NFC chip inside in your pocket.
3. Safety. The transaction procedure takes place at a minimum distance, up to several centimeters. This significantly reduces the risk of interception of personal details by attackers. Any transaction worth more than 1000 rubles requires additional confirmation by entering a security password. Bank card data is encrypted using modern security protocols in the Huawei Pay application.

Unfortunately, at the moment, not all mobile devices have a module in their design for transmitting information over a distance. Don’t worry, you can purchase a more modern model from the manufacturer at any time.

If finances do not allow, then external NFS tags, antennas and SIM cards are sold. The consumer, using special mobile applications, can independently program the microchip for a specific function.

How does Huawei share function work?

Not all users understand Huawei Share what this function is and how it works, and whether it is free. This function works on the Bluetooth principle: it also transfers files from one phone to another that has this function. In order to use this application, it must be activated on each mobile phone. The connection diagram is the same as when connecting NFS: go to settings, open the connected devices tab and find this tool, then turn it on. This function can only be used by owners of Huawei devices that support file transfer in this way. You can send photographs and various documents. The function is used when replacing one device with a new one; files are quickly transferred in this way.

Benefits of installing NFS

• Security and privacy. The phone data and the card that is connected to the device are reliably protected. If the phone is lost, then you can immediately block it, and therefore the bank card that is connected to the mobile device;
• Fast connection. The device processes the request in a few seconds. No unnecessary connections or requests: everything happens quickly;
• Convenience. If the card can be forgotten, then everyone always keeps the phone with them. This way you always have the card with you. Moreover, there is no need to remember a password, most phones offer the use of a fingerprint or Face ID;
• Versatility. There are many possibilities for using technology. You can pay for any type of services; there is also no limit for purchases.

To understand which phones with an NFS chip you don’t need a list. All new models from manufacturers of popular brands (Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.) install this payment tool. Paying for travel and shopping has become even easier than before. This helps build the economic sphere on a digital level, quickly conduct transactions, use your phone as a ticket to a concert, amusement park or any other place.

To connect NFC in Huawei smartphones, just follow a few simple steps. This tool is easy to connect yourself.

How to find out if your phone supports NFC

The consumer can check at any time whether the mobile device supports the new technology and the presence of a transmitting module. To do this, choose one of the methods:

1. Carefully inspect the smartphone; many models display the corresponding logo on the back panel.
2. Remove the back cover of the device; there should be an NFS sticker inside. But almost all modern models are produced in a one-piece case with a built-in battery. In this case, you will not be able to look inside.
3. Start your cell phone and go to the system settings section. Select the wireless tab. If there is an NFC module, you will see the corresponding item to activate it.

4. In addition, on the desktop, swipe down from top to bottom. After this, a quick access menu will be displayed, which should have an indicator of the microchip status.

5. Look at the box and technical documentation of the smartphone; it indicates the characteristics of the mobile device. If documents are lost, look for information on the Internet.

6. In addition to the methods described, you can use a special mobile application to check the presence of a chip. It is easy to find in any software store.

How to use NFC correctly

For practical use, it is important to know how to use NFC. The instructions for use are quite simple , but differ depending on the scope of application. So, to pay for purchases with the correct settings, you just need to turn on the NFC option on your phone and bring it to the terminal. Payment will be processed automatically.

To transfer data, you will need to activate the option on both gadgets, and then perform the following steps:

• select the desired file on one of them and bring them back to each other;
• after a sound notification about the connection of devices, click on the screen to confirm the file transfer;
• wait for the end of the transmission, which will also be indicated by a sound signal.

Note. The distance between devices should not exceed 10 cm.

To scan the tag, you need to turn on the option on your phone and bring it close to it. To program the tag, you will need to download a special application, for example NFC Tools .

Which Huawei models support the function?

This technology appeared relatively recently, so a microchip for contactless transactions began to be installed only on the latest mobile devices. Unfortunately, outdated phones are not equipped with an NFS module.

Currently, all new models are produced with an installed chip and their list is constantly updated. NFC is available on the following gadgets:

• Huawei P10, including Lite, Plus versions;
• Huawei P9 Lite and Plus;
• Honor models starting from 6X, Honor 8 Lite, Honor 9, 10 Lite;
• Honor 8 Lite, Pro;
• Huawei Nova, Prime series.

Similar models began to be produced around 2021; all phones released earlier are not supported by the new technology. For example, Honor 7A does not have NFC enabled.

Why doesn't the function work?

There are situations when the module does not work on Honor 9 Lite or on another device. The reasons may vary. Take the following steps:

1. Make sure that the technology is turned on at the time of payment.
2. Unlock your device.
3. Check the operating mode of the mobile device. If airplane mode is enabled, the wireless payment option may not work.
4. Bring your smartphone closer to the terminal. You can even touch the surface where a point with waves emanating from it is drawn (a symbol of wireless communication).
5. Check if there is enough money in your bank card account.

If you have completed the steps above and the NFC module still does not work, try restarting your Honor smartphone or resetting the settings to factory settings. In extreme cases, you will have to take the phone to a service center to determine the cause of the malfunction. As a rule, difficulties with use are associated with incorrect settings or the fact that NFC is disabled on the smartphone. The module itself is very reliable and rarely fails.

How to enable NFC on Huawei phones

If you find out that your smartphone is equipped with an NFC microchip, then on some mobile devices you need to independently switch it to the active state. To do this, follow the instructions:

1. Go to the system settings section.

2. Find the wireless networks tab and click the "More" button.

3. Here you will see the corresponding item. Set the checkbox to active.

4. Ready. In the same way, you can activate the function in the quick access menu.

Attention! Please note that the layout of menu items may differ on different smartphone models.

How to set up Google Pay

Before you enable Google Pay, you should make sure that this application is installed on your device. You can download it from the Play Store. If Google Pay is already installed, then you can move on to the next step. And for those who download the application for the first time, the procedure will be as follows:

1. Find the application in the Play Store and click the “Install” button.
2. Launch Google Pay.
3. Click the “Start” button.
4. Read the terms of use, scroll to the end of the text and click “Accept the terms and continue.”

Next, you will need to confirm the already linked card or enter the details of a new one. In the second case it is necessary:

1. Select the appropriate item in the menu.
2. Bring the card to the camera or enter data manually.
3. Click the “Continue” button.
4. Allow Google Pay to access location data.

Ready! You can now make purchases at the checkout via your smartphone.

If Android gives an error, we recommend trying another way to set up Google Pay on Huawei.

Comparison table of Huawei phones with NFC

To make it easier for you to make the right choice when purchasing, we have compiled a table that contains the technical characteristics of all mobile devices that support NFS technology:

Device name	Huawei P9 Lite	Huawei P9 Plus	Huawei P10 Lite	Huawei P10 Plus	Huawei Nova 3i	Honor 8 Pro	Honor 9 Lite	Honor 10
Number of SIM cards	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Main and front camera, MP	12 – 8	12/12-8	12-8	12/20-8	24/16 — 24	12/12 — 8	13/2 -13	16/24-24
Screen size	5.2	5.5	5.2	5.5	6.3	5.7	5.65	5.84
Display resolution	1920 by 1080	1920 by 1080	2280 by 1080	2560 by 1440	2340-1080	2550-1440	2160-1080	2280-1080
Battery capacity mA per hour.	3000	3400	3000	3750	3750	3900	3000	3400
Built-in memory, GB	16	64	32	64	128	64	32	64
RAM capacity, GB	3	4	3	4	4	6	3	4
Number of processor cores	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8

All of the listed models are equipped with a module for contactless information transfer. The cost of each model depends on the supplier and the store you choose.

The article examined the features of the operation of modern gadgets from Huawei with an NFS transmitter. With the help of such smartphones, you can make contactless purchases in almost any store in Russia and abroad. It is enough to link a bank card to your mobile device. The NFS module has greatly simplified the lives of cell phone owners.

We have compiled a list of the best gadgets equipped with the NFC module necessary in 2018.

First, let us remind you what NFC is and why a modern gadget and user need it. This module has many functions, we talked about each of them in detail here. The main task of NFC is contactless payments using a smartphone. It is this function that allows you to use Android/Samsung/Apple Pay and pay at checkouts by bringing the gadget to the terminal.

Of course, lately it’s difficult to surprise with the presence of an NFC module, but many excellent budget devices lack it, for example, Meizu M6 Note and Xiaomi Mi A1. This was probably done to save money.

We indicate the price of the most affordable smartphone from each company at the beginning of 2021 according to Yandex.Market. Article and list updated May 2021.

NFC module in the official characteristics of the smartphone

You can find out whether your smartphone supports NFC in the official specifications about this device. This can be done either on the official website of the smartphone manufacturer or by using the additional information that comes with your phone box.

Before purchasing, we recommend asking yourself whether the particular smartphone you want to buy has an NFC module, and whether you can make contactless payments. Since there are phones with an NFC module, but due to the fact that they are rooted by the manufacturer (Xiaomi), contactless payment is not possible on such devices.

Xiaomi

The Chinese company does not stop either in terms of increasing production and market share, or in terms of mastering and using the latest technologies. At the same time, Xiaomi often leaves really high-quality and interesting budget gadgets without NFC, which upsets many users. It would seem like a big, loud and successful experiment with Google - the Mi A1 smartphone on Android One - but there is no NFC. Where is he? Only in flagship models from 25,000 rubles:

Even one of the most popular and best-selling Redmi Note series does not have a module for contactless payments. Xiaomi has room to grow.

How to disable NFC on Honor?

To make the function stop working, just do the following:

1. go to the settings menu;
2. find a section mentioning technology;
3. move the slider to the “off” position;
4. save changes.

It is also possible to use a top curtain. The operating principle is the same as when turned on, no special features are provided. If the icon is not highlighted when the curtain is opened, this means that the module is already turned off.

You can unlink the “plastic” in the application by simply deleting information about the card that has become unnecessary. There is no need to do anything additional.

Huawei/Honor

Huawei also had a good 2017 with successful smartphones and reports of huge sales. The sub-brand called Honor, which produces affordable devices, is also encouraging. The price of a gadget with NFC starts at 14,500 rubles.

• Huawei P10 (review), P10 Plus and P10 Lite (review).
• Mate 10 and 10 Pro.
• P8 Lite.
• Honor 9.
• Honor 8 Pro (review).
• Huawei P20, P20 Pro and P20 Lite.
• Honor 7C (review).
• Honor View 10 (review).
• Honor 10 (review).
• Huawei P20 Lite, P20 and P20 Pro.
• All Huawei Mate 20 series.
• Honor 8X.
• Huawei P Smart (2019).

This year, LG tried to compete with its flagships and not get lost in the mid-range segment. The company did not ignore the fashion for frameless displays and NFC. Here is a list of smartphones with the required module:

• LG Q6 (from 17,000 rubles) and Q6+.
• LG X Venture.
• LG G6 and G6+.
• LG V30 and V30+.
• LG G7 ThinQ.

The Japanese company is on its own wave. While everyone was releasing cool smartphones with widescreen screens and thin frames, Sony continued to use outdated technologies. It is encouraging that in 2018 the Japanese promise to present a frameless gadget with a new design.

The price of Sony smartphones with NFC starts at 17,000 rubles. These are two series - XA and XZ:

• Xperia XA1 Dual, XA1 Plus and XA1 Ultra.
• Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XZ1 Dual.
• Xperia XA2 Dual, XA2 Plus, XA2 Ultra.
• Xperia L2 (from our list of the worst smartphones)

Smartphones with NFC up to 15,000 rubles

No. 3 – Honor 10i

Price: from 13,990 rubles online, 15,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.21 inches, IPS, 2340×1080 px;
• Processor: Kirin 710;
• Memory: 128/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 24+8+2 MP, front 32 MP;
• Battery: 3400 mAh, Micro USB.

We expand the budget a little and move on to the best options up to 15 thousand rubles. One of the interesting solutions in this segment is Honor 10i, which is released in the Western market under the name Honor 20 Lite. The device is positioned as a smartphone for young people, who, according to the manufacturer, value a bright design with a gradient and tints, a very high-resolution front camera and a lot of memory for storing photos.

The processor is a 12-nanometer Kirin 710, which is quite good in terms of performance; at medium settings it can handle absolutely any game. There is also a triple main camera. There are actually only two useful modules, but not all competitors can boast of a wide-angle lens. There are also some downsides: the MicroUSB connector is becoming a thing of the past, the lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi and the LED notification indicator. The shortcomings are not the most critical, so the 10i will do just fine as a balanced workhorse.

No. 2 – Huawei P Smart Z

Price: from 13,490 rubles online, 16,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.59 inches, IPS, FullHD+;
• Processor: Kirin 710;
• Memory: 64/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 16+2 MP, front 16 MP;
• Battery: 4000 mAh, MicroUSB.
• Features: Retractable front camera.

Huawei P Smart Z is the cheapest frameless smartphone on the market with a retractable front camera, which also includes NFC. The dimensions here are truly gigantic: with a diagonal of 6.59 inches and a weight of 200 grams, this is a real “shovel” that has nothing to do with the word “compact”. This model has only two objective disadvantages: the lack of fast charging and a notification indicator. In other respects, this is a typical average device that stands out from its competitors primarily with its screen.

The huge IPS display without cutouts is ideal for gaming and watching videos, and the powerful battery allows you to enjoy the process for a very long time. On one charge, the device provides 8-9 hours of active screen and charges from 0 to 100% in 2 hours. Also, don’t raise your expectations about the camera; the P Smart Z’s camera is quite mediocre. Otherwise, if you want to buy a phone with a trendy design for little money, this will not disappoint you.

No. 1 – Samsung Galaxy A40

Price: from 13,890 rubles online, 17,990 in retail.

• Screen: 5.9 inches, SuperAMOLED, FullHD+;
• Processor: Exynos 7904;
• Memory: 64/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 16+5 MP, front 25 MP;
• Battery: 3100 mAh, USB Type-C.

Nokia

The revival of the Nokia brand at the hands of HMD Global is one of the main events of 2021. Both budget and flagship gadgets with their advantages and disadvantages were presented. But there is nothing to criticize the new Nokia for in one component - even cheap smartphones starting from 8,500 rubles have NFC.

• Nokia 3.
• Nokia 5.
• Nokia 6.
• Nokia 8
• Nokia 8 Sirocco.
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Nokia 3.1.
• Nokia 5.1
• Nokia 6.1.
• Nokia 7.1.

The Taiwanese company also cannot find itself, and in 2021, HTC’s mobile division was purchased by Google. However, several interesting devices were released, including those with NFC (from 34,000 rubles):

• HTC 10 Lifestyle.
• HTC Desire 530
• HTC U Ultra.
• HTC U11 and U11 Plus.
• HTC U11 EYES.
• HTC U Ultra.
• HTC U12 Plus.

ASUS does not release new products as often as Chinese companies, so only the flagship ZenFone 4 line is equipped with NFC:

• ZenFone 4.
• ZenFone 4 Pro.
• ZenFone 4 AR.
• ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5 Lite.
• ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1).
• ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2).
• ASUS Zenfone 5Z.

Smartphones with NFC up to 20,000 rubles

No. 3 – Huawei P30 Lite

Price: from 15,200 rubles online, 19,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.15 inches, IPS, FullHD+;
• Processor: Kirin 710;
• Memory: 128/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 24+8+2 MP, front 32 MP;
• Battery: 3340 mAh, Type-C.

Huawei Mate 30 Lite, like other versions of flagships with the Lite prefix, is seriously cut down in comparison with its “big brothers”. The characteristics, considering the price, are very modest; the smartphone was created primarily to please the user’s eye. Its body is made of tempered glass and metal, the build quality is at the highest level. Together with a nice display and a responsive interface, this creates the impression of a very solid device that will definitely appeal to people who choose a phone not based on the numbers on the screen.

Huawei are famous for the cameras of their flagships, but the cutting-edge minds of the Chinese seem to have bypassed the P30 Lite - during the day it takes relatively good photos, but in low light even a special night mode does not help, and the video quality is frankly disappointing. Also, owners in reviews often complain about a very slippery body that slides off smooth surfaces at the slightest tilt. These are the costs of the glass case - if you want practicality, buy a case. For some reason it is not included in the package of the smartphone.

No. 2 – Samsung Galaxy A50

Price: from 14,990 rubles online, 18,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.4 inches, SuperAMOLED, FullHD+;
• Processor: Exynos 9610;
• Memory: 64/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 25+8+5 MP, front 25 MP;
• Battery: 4000 mAh, Type-C.
• Features: in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Galaxy A50 is one of Samsung's best-selling smartphones in 2019. The reason for the enormous popularity of the model is the sudden generosity of the Koreans, who crammed everything they could into an inexpensive smartphone in order to win back positions from the dominant Xiaomi and Huawei in this segment. The main feature of the A50 is the fingerprint scanner built into the screen - it looks cool and futuristic, but it doesn’t work the best, it’s quite slow and often makes mistakes. As an alternative, you can use the facial recognition function, it’s completely fine.

The A50 also has fairly average cameras; on the phone screen the pictures look great - bright, clear, with rich colors, but when you enlarge the images on a computer you are involuntarily surprised by the “soapiness” of the picture. If you plan to post photos on Instagram and not engage in such nonsense, you won’t notice the nuances. Otherwise, the device is excellent, it has a gorgeous screen, a capacious battery and an extremely reasonable price online for such functionality in an A-brand package.

No. 1 – Xiaomi Mi 9T

Price: from 19,290 rubles online, 25,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.39 inches, AMOLED, FullHD+;
• Processor: Snapdragon 730;
• Memory: 64/6 or 128/6 GB;
• Camera: main 48+8+13 MP, front 20 MP;
• Battery: 4000 mAh, Type-C.
• Features: under-screen fingerprint scanner.

Another device that needs to be bought strictly online, so as not to overpay almost 5 thousand in retail. Based on the combination of price and characteristics, this is the most profitable smartphone in its class, offering the user absolutely all the trendy features of 2021.

Compared to other representatives of the rating, Mi 9T has the most powerful processor and the best camera, which includes three modules with different focal lengths - standard, wide-angle and telephoto. This is one of the leaders in terms of autonomy, a 4000 mAh battery lasts for 8-9 hours of active screen, and 18 W fast charging allows you to replenish its resources in less than an hour and a half. There is no need to talk about the design - premium materials, a large AMOLED screen without cutouts and a fast, unlike the A50, built-in fingerprint scanner. In general, a definite top for the money and a well-deserved winner in the ranking of inexpensive smartphones with NFC.

What to take from the previous generation - Honor 8X

Price: from 11,550 rubles online, 14,990 in retail.

• Screen: 6.5 inches, IPS, FullHD+;
• Processor: Kirin 710;
• Memory: 64/4 GB + microSD up to 512 GB;
• Camera: main 20+2 MP, front 16 MP;
• Battery: 3750 mAh, MicroUSB.

The more advanced smartphones become, the higher their performance margin and, accordingly, the longer their life cycle. That is why a very profitable solution is to buy models from previous years, which have already dropped in price, but have still not lost their relevance. One of the best options to save money and get a cool smartphone now is last year's bestseller from Honor.

The 8X is equipped with the same Kirin 710 processor as the previously reviewed Huawei/Honor models, but unlike the plastic P Smart Z and 10i, it is made of a chic glass and metal body. The impression is slightly spoiled by the outdated unibrow and Micro-USB port, but for the money the device is still very good.

What to wait for - Redmi Note 8 Pro

Price: from 15 thousand rubles on Aliexpress

• Screen: 6.53 inches, IPS, FullHD+;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T;
• Memory: 64/6 GB + MicroSD;
• Camera: main 64+8+2+2 MP, front 20 MP;
• Battery: 4500 mAh, Type-C.

After many years and countless devices released, the world finally saw the first affordable Xiaomi phone with NFC. The Note 8 Pro was the first not only for contactless payment, it also debuted a camera with a record 64 MP resolution and a Helio G90T processor, which in terms of performance in tests is very close to the flagship chipsets of the previous generation.

The smartphone is doomed to become a bestseller despite its hot temperament (read more about heating problems in the RN8 Pro review), but for now it is only available in China in a version for the local market, without support for the Band 7 and 20 needed in Russia. If buying a new phone is not lights up, it makes sense to wait for the release of the new product in Russia; it is one of the most interesting models in its class.

This concludes the list. Write in the comments which inexpensive phone with NFC you think is better to get, and what interesting models we missed.

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