NFC

Short-range radio used for contactless payments, transport cards and quick pairing.

NFC (near-field communication) works over a few centimetres. It powers contactless payments (where available), transport cards, digital keys and one-tap pairing with accessories.

Also called: contactless, tap to pay, google pay, apple pay

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Boost clock (GHz)The highest speed a CPU or GPU runs for short bursts when cooling and power allow.Wireless chargingCharging by placing the phone on a pad (Qi / Qi2). Slower and warmer than cable charging, but convenient.Launch coloursThe colour options the maker announced at launch. Some colours are limited to certain stores or markets.Reverse wireless chargingLets the phone charge earbuds or a watch placed on its back.Megapixels (MP)Millions of pixels in a photo. More MP allows more detail and cropping, but sensor size and processing matter more for quality.Launch price (MSRP)The maker's official starting price when the phone was announced, per market. Shop prices change later.

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