NXP and Huawei, one of the world's most popular manufacturers of smartphones, have announced that they will extend a strategic collaboration intended to result in a more secure and convenient mobile payment experience at public transit systems in Shanghai City, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing, according to a press release.

The companies said the collaboration enables consumers to securely preload fares into their Huawei Honor 8 or Honor V8 phone. Using Huawei Pay, consumers tap the phone to a contactless reader to pay before boarding, top up their account and more.

"Security and convenience are fundamental principles for NXP that guide how we operate as a company, giving our customers greater opportunities to deliver smart and connected solutions into the market," said Rafael Sotomayor, senior vice president and general manager of the mobile business line at NXP. "Delivering mobile transit services to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing on top of Shanghai is a significant milestone. It builds on the two companies' history of bringing innovation to our customers and extends NXP's position as a leading provider of mobile transit solutions."