Gionee launches secure Android smartphone M6

At a media event in the Chinese capital last week, Gionee previewed its flagship phone, the M6, with some of the tightest security features to appear on any handset.

With smartphones increasingly used as payment platforms, the company has crafted an integrated hardware security solution that will debut in China — then be offered in other large markets like India in versions that adhere to local regulations.

The M6 unveiled for its home market, houses an encrypted chip to secure the owners personal data. This is because in China, there is no text message-based One Time Password or OTP. So the phone needs to ensure a secure financial transaction.

To meet Indian regulation, the M6 that will be available in India before Diwali, will not feature this chip, but a front finger-print scanner and enhanced malware prevention.

The M6 is a 5.5 inch full HD Android 6.0 phone with 4 GB RAM, 64 GM storage and a combination of 13 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras.