$340*
Goodbye cash, hello mobile payments. When this Nokia phone launches later this year, users will be able to use it to buy coffee, exchange business cards, and collect data with a single push of a button. That's because the 6131 NFC has a long-awaited technology called "near field communication," which allows two devices to transfer money or swap information. The 6131 NFC also has a built-in MP3 player and camera, among other standard features.
*Reported price before carrier subsidies.
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