Samsung plans to incorporate an NFC antenna at the top of the Galaxy S26 series next year to enhance contactless payment functionality.
The current inconsistent positioning of the NFC coil on the back panel poses challenges for users, as it often requires them to position their wrist at an awkward angle on the NFC reader, resulting in payment failures on the initial attempt.
While Samsung will not alter the location of the NFC coil, it intends to introduce a new antenna to provide a more seamless experience.
The report references Apple’s patents concerning this matter, compelling Samsung to invest time in finding ways to navigate around them.
As Samsung has not yet finalized the design of the Galaxy S26 lineup, this modification could potentially lead to an improved experience for contactless payments.