[Update] Did the Nexus 6 just sneak into the FCC?
A new Motorola-made device has popped up in the FCC, and if the accompanying documents are anything to go by it could be the Motorola-made Nexus 6 we’re expecting to see Google and company debut in the weeks or months to come.
The listing doesn’t tell us much that we didn’t already know, but we do get confirmation for which networks this specific version will support. The listing tells tales of LTE Cat 5, 4, 2, 7 and 17 radios, as well as GSM/WCDMA 850MHz and 1900MHz. That pretty much confirms full compatibility for both AT&T and T-Mobile, something we’ve always expected from unlocked Nexus devices. CDMA versions for Sprint and / or Verizon are still up in the air as this listing doesn’t necessarily rule out the possibility of seeing other variants arrive through the FCC’s gates.
We also learn that the device will support NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi AC, though that stuff is usually par for the course in the land of Nexus. The dimensions listed in the device do seem to support rumors that we’ll be seeing a 5.9-inch handset, as 154.49mm diagonally translates to about 6.082 inches (add a bit of room for bezel and whatnot).
Another document within the listing shows where the FCC label might appear on the device. We’re not sure if this outline is to be taken as 100% true to form, but it does look an awful lot like the Nexus renders and leaks we’ve seen to date.
Its arrival at the FCC may not foreshadow an immediate announcement or launch, but this is good indication that Google and Motorola are close to finalizing the product and will have something to share that they’re legally able to sell. Let’s just hope Halloween doesn’t come and go without word on its arrival.
[Update]: Looks like this could be a different Motorola device altogether. It appears this device shares the exact same dimensions with Verizon’s Motorola DROID Turbo that was spotted at the FCC a few weeks ago. The only thing that doesn’t make sense is the 6-inch diagonal form factor — the DROID Turbo is rumored to be coming with a 5.2-inch display (unless, of course, those previous benchmarks were just flat out fakes).
It’s possible this could be a GSM or worldwide variant of that same phone, or that the previous FCC leak was actually for a Verizon variant of the Nexus 6. Basically it all boils down to this — Motorola has a lot going on right now and they’re getting ready to shower us with the goods in a fair amount of time. We just hope it won’t take long to lay these guessing games to rest. [Thanks Defenestratus!]