The new Surface Duo doesn't have NFC support, here's why

[Windows Central]

Microsoft is focused on making a good Surface, not a good phone.
Microsoft's new Surface Duo smartphone is available now for preorder, and begins shipping to customers in the U.S. starting September 10. It's a new form factor for Microsoft, bringing together the best of Surface with a new, dual-screen form factor powered by Android. Microsoft calls it a Surface, but it's also very much a phone.

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[me just saying]

Microsoft said in the article they listen to users feedback. IF they really did, the phone would have NFC. These days phones are useless without nfc for most users. It is not just used for payments but it makes it easier to transfer info between phones. Then lets not forget all of the other uses. You would think 1400 bucks would get you nfc.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Microsoft said in the article they listen to users feedback. IF they really did, the phone would have NFC. These days phones are useless without nfc for most users. It is not just used for payments but it makes it easier to transfer info between phones. Then lets not forget all of the other uses. You would think 1400 bucks would get you nfc.

I agree. It is ridiculous to not support NFC, especially with people using various mobile payment options such as Google Pay, rather than cash, during the COVID-19 pandemic.