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Yes, but only in specific scenarios. NFC is a specialized form of RFID – but with critical limitations that make it useless for classic RFID tasks like warehouse scanning or livestock tracking. Here’s when NFC works and when it fails:
| Feature | Traditional RFID | NFC (Type of RFID) |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | One-way (tag → reader) | Two-way (device ↔ tag) |
| Range | Up to 100m (UHF) | <10 cm (near-contact) |
| Use Case | Inventory, asset tracking | Payments, data exchange |
Key Takeaway:
All NFC is RFID, but not all RFID can do what NFC does (like phone interactions).
“We tried NFC for tool tracking – staff hated tapping each item individually.”
– Manufacturing Supervisor
✅ Use NFC If You Need:
✅ Use RFID If You Need:
Hybrid Solution: Some systems (like Cykeo’s retail tags) combine NFC + UHF RFID – tap for info, scan bulk inventory remotely.
Can NFC be used as RFID?
Choose NFC for user interaction, RFID for invisible tracking. They solve different problems.
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