| What to consider | MIFARE Classic | MIFARE DESFire EV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Existing MIFARE Classic environments where compatibility with installed readers and credentials needs to be maintained | Modern, security-focused access control deployments |
| Credential security | Uses mutual authentication, per-sector keys, and configurable access conditions within the established MIFARE Classic architecture | Supports mutual authentication, AES-128 cryptography, secure messaging, and encrypted RF communication |
| Existing infrastructure | Practical where compatible MIFARE Classic readers and credentials are already deployed | Requires readers and system configuration that support MIFARE DESFire EV3 |
| Multi-application use | Supports separate sectors with independent keys and access conditions for different applications | Uses a flexible application and file architecture designed to support multiple applications on one credential |
| User experience | Contactless presentation at a compatible reader | Contactless presentation at a compatible reader |
| Technology planning | Helps organizations continue using established MIFARE Classic infrastructure while planning future upgrades | Provides a modern credential platform for organizations strengthening or modernizing their MIFARE environment |
Use MIFARE DESFire EV3 for access points that need stronger credential protection. It supports AES-128 cryptography, mutual authentication, secure messaging, and encrypted RF communication with compatible readers and properly configured systems.
Retain compatible MIFARE Classic infrastructure where it still supports current operations, while planning migration on a controlled timeline. NXP does not recommend MIFARE Classic for new designs.
Provide users with a simple contactless access experience. A compatible MIFARE credential can be presented directly at the reader, keeping routine entry familiar and efficient.
Consolidate approved applications onto one MIFARE DESFire EV3 credential where the deployment supports it. Its multi-application architecture gives organizations more flexibility from a single physical card.
Modernize credential technology in stages rather than replacing the entire reader environment at once. Organizations can align upgrades with compatibility, security goals, and operational timing.
Link supported MIFARE credentials with user identities and assigned access rights in Access360, helping teams manage card-based access from one centralized environment.
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