A welcome development for some is that Samsung's new models worldwide - not only in Japan - will be compatibile with Suica travel cards in the first half of 2027.
Good news for Android users who acquired their devices abroad: their Galaxy phones sold outside Japan will finally support Suica and FeliCa.
Samsung Electronics has announced a new partnership that could change travel in Japan for Galaxy users. The company said it is working with East Japan Railway Company to bring Suica and FeliCa support to Galaxy phones sold outside Japan from 2027. The announcement came through Samsung Electronics Japan, which is handling the local tie-up. That may sound a little unusual, but the practical point is that future Galaxy devices sold internationally...