Galaxy S26 could get a hardware upgrade for much easier payments

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Galaxy S26 could get a hardware upgrade for much easier payments

August 04, 2025, 05:29 AM

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority
Samsung is apparently thinking about adding an additional NFC antenna to the top of the Galaxy S26 series.

This should make it more convenient to use tap-to-pay, as you can do so via the rear or top of the phone.

The Galaxy S26 rumors are trickling in at a steady pace, even though the expected launch window is roughly six months away. The latest leak has revealed that Samsung could significantly improve NFC payments like Samsung Pay or Google Wallet.

ET News reports (spotted by SamMobile) that Samsung is thinking about adding an additional NFC antenna to the top of the Galaxy S26 series phones, citing multiple sources.

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