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Xiaomi Mi4 NFC Missing – Because only 1% Use it! Do you agree?

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July 31
by chris eilers

xiaomi-mi4-rear-removalXiaomi Mi4 NFC Missing – Because only 1% Use it! Do you agree?

The New Xiaomi MI4 lacks NFC. In a recent interview Xiaomi Lei Jun explained this surprising decision. He said the new Xiaomi Mi4 Phone does not have NFC – Because people simply dont use NFC at all.

When the XIaomI Mi4 launched two weeks ago most of us were stunned. Xiaomi improved the design, specs and even incorporated higher quality materials. With Snapdragon 801 at 2.5GHZ, 3GB of RAM and a Price Level of RM1099 the Xiaomi Mi4 is a true Flagship Killer. The only real competiton at this Price Level might be the One Plus One Smartphone.

Those of us with a eye for detail though were surprised that the new Xiaomi Phone is completely lacking NFC.

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NFC, Near Field Communication, is a very short range and little power wireless link with which small amounts of data can be transferred between two devices close to each other. Its evolved from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Unlike with bluetooth the devices dont need to be synced, and because its very low power it does not drain the battery at all. Especially for doing payments conveniently or sharing data it is a fantastic technology.

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That being said, NFC is an fantastic technology that most of us hardly ever use. NFC could be used for a lot of daily task and make them easier but to be honest I cant remember when I used it the last time on my current phone.

According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun only 1% of Xiaomi Mi3 and MI2A customers actually use NFC feature. Thats why the Xiaomi Mi4 does not get NFC.

What is your opinion? Do you agree that most people dont use NFC? Do you use it? Does it prevent you from buyig the new Xiaomi Mi4 or do you not really care?