iPhone 15 will come with a lengthy yet slow USB-C cable

Apple is poised to make a bold move this year by transitioning all iPhone 15 models to the more versatile and efficient USB-C ports. Interestingly, while the USB-C offers greater flexibility, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus might not benefit from faster data transfer speeds. An insider source suggests that these standard iPhone 15 versions will come with USB-C cables that are restricted to USB 2.0 speeds, equivalent to 480 MBps. This is on par with the Lightning cable, and charging rates will also remain at the standard 20W.

On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro variants are anticipated to harness the true power of USB-C, supporting considerably higher data transfer rates. Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has projected that the iPhone 15 Pro might be compatible with USB 3.2 or even Thunderbolt 3, both of which can deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. Such a speed differential would mean that the Pro models can transfer bulky files, such as videos, at a rate vastly superior to the standard iPhone 15.

iPhone 15 will come with a lengthy yet slow USB-C cable

In addition to the USB changes, Apple is reportedly upgrading the quality and aesthetics of the charging cables. The iPhone 15 is expected to be accompanied by a more robust, braided USB-C cable that's about 50% longer than the Lightning cables bundled with current models. To complement the new range of iPhone colors, which are rumored to include shades such as black, white, yellow, blue, and orange, these cables will likely be color-coordinated. Another point of interest is that the iPhone 15's USB-C cable may not necessitate the previously speculated Made for iPhone (MFI) certification chip. This diverges from earlier beliefs that Apple would implement measures to regulate data speeds for non-MFI cables.

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