Flagship Moto X Pro (Nexus 6 China): Specs & Review

Moto X Pro (Nexus 6 China Version, XT1115) (2015): Flagship Phablet | Full English Details & Specs

Brand: Motorola (Lenovo-owned, rebranded Google Nexus 6 for the Chinese market).

Category: Premium phablet, China-exclusive variant of Google Nexus 6 (codenamed “Shamu”); positioned as Motorola’s flagship return to China, targeting Android enthusiasts seeking a pure Android experience with flagship hardware.

Core Value: 6-inch QHD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 805 chipset, 13MP OIS camera, 3220mAh battery with TurboPower charging, and stock Android with Moto-exclusive features; optimized for China’s network bands and localized services (no Google Mobile Services).

Launch Timeline: Announced January 6, 2015; released March 31, 2015 (China, unlocked); colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White; storage: 32GB/64GB; discontinued (no longer in production).

Core Specifications

1. Display & Design

Model: XT1115 (China-exclusive; global Nexus 6: XT1100/XT1103).
Display: 5.96-inch (marketed as 6-inch) Super AMOLED, 1440×2560 pixels (QHD, 16:9), ~493 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3; 2.5D curved glass, 100% NTSC color gamut.
Body: 159.3×83×10.1mm, 184g; glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back; front-facing stereo speakers, rear-centered 13MP camera with dual-LED ring flash; no water/dust resistance rating.

2. Performance & Software

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084, 28nm); quad-core 2.7GHz Krait 450; GPU: Adreno 420 (600MHz).
OS: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (stock, no Google Mobile Services); upgradeable to Android 7.1.1 Nougat (final official update); preloaded with Moto apps (Moto Display, Moto Voice, Moto Assist) and Chinese app ecosystem substitutes.
RAM/Storage: 3GB LPDDR3 RAM; 32GB/64GB eMMC 5.0 internal storage; no microSD expansion.

3. Cameras

Rear Camera: 13MP Sony IMX214, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.4µm pixels, OIS, AF; dual-LED ring flash; video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps (slow-mo); features: panorama, HDR.
Front Camera: 2MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixels; video: 1080p@30fps; features: face detection, basic video calls.

4. Battery & Charging

Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3220mAh; talk time up to 24h (3G), standby up to 330h.
Charging: TurboPower (Motorola) 15W wired (micro-USB 2.0); Qi wireless charging support; 15min charge = 6h use.

5. Connectivity & Extras

Network: 4G LTE (bands 1/3/7/38/39/40/41), 3G CDMA2000/EVDO, HSPA+, 2G GSM/CDMA; single Nano-SIM; China-unique 全网通 (all-carrier support: China Mobile/Unicom/Telecom).
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP), NFC, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS), 3.5mm audio jack.
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, ambient light, barometer, magnetometer; no fingerprint scanner.
Launch Price: 32GB ~¥4299, 64GB ~¥4699 (China, unlocked).

Key Features & Market Role

Moto Software Enhancements: Moto Display (active notifications), Moto Voice (voice commands), and Moto Assist (contextual auto-settings) enhanced stock Android usability without bloat.

Nexus 6 China Rebrand: Identical hardware to Nexus 6, adapted for China’s regulatory environment (no GMS) and network bands, filling the gap for flagship stock Android in China.

Premium Display & Performance: 6-inch QHD AMOLED and Snapdragon 805 delivered top-tier 2015 performance, paired with stereo front speakers for media.

OIS Camera & 4K Video: 13MP OIS camera with 4K recording set a benchmark for 2015 flagships, even in China’s competitive market.

TurboPower & Wireless Charging: Fast charging and wireless charging were rare in mid-2015 China flagships, adding premium value.