The Nexus 5X USB-C port is USB 2.0 not USB 3

[Ry]

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...hi_lockheimer_here_at_google_with_the/cvjix0w

Does the Nexus 5X have USB 3.1?

Nope! Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P supports USB 2.0

 

[srkmagnus]

Is this a shortcoming on the USB Type-C hardware? Or is this something that conflicts with quick charging?

 

[Ry]

Is this a shortcoming on the USB Type-C hardware? Or is this something that conflicts with quick charging?

Type-C is just a connector spec.