When should you replace the NFC antenna on your Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The NFC module is used with every contactless payment, every quick pairing and every use of Samsung Wallet. When the phone refuses to detect a payment terminal, when the device needs to be brought close several times before a transaction goes through, or when quick file sharing no longer starts, the NFC antenna is generally the cause, not the app.

An impact, a fall or moisture ingress is enough to damage this antenna, even when the screen and the casing show no visible trace. Replacing the part restores the phone's near-field communication function without affecting the rest of the device.

A genuine Samsung part, supplied as a Service Pack

This NFC antenna is a genuine manufacturer part, supplied as a Service Pack. Nothing on it has been repaired or recycled: it comes from the same manufacturing line as the components fitted at the factory, in the manufacturer's repair packaging.

For the repairer, this packaging also allows quick identification: the manufacturer reference GH97-31468A printed on the part allows it to be compared directly with the one from the disassembled phone, with no ambiguity about which model to order.

What the NFC antenna controls on the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Beyond contactless payment, this antenna manages quick pairing with Samsung accessories, NFC sharing between devices and reading of compatible tags. It is a discreet part but its absence cuts off part of everyday use without affecting the screen or battery life.

Does this antenna fit my Galaxy S26 Ultra?

This listing concerns exclusively the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The part is designed for this model and fits in the original location of the NFC antenna, with no adaptation or cutting.

Before ordering, a repairer can check the reference GH97-31468A on the old removed part: an exact match confirms it is indeed the same component.

Warranty on this part

This NFC antenna is covered by a 2-year warranty. It applies to the part supplied as a Service Pack, under the usual conditions of use of a spare part fitted by a professional.