Upgrading to the iPhone 15 also means upgrading from the Lightning charger to a USB-C cable. Stick with these known brands to avoid risky cables.
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It may have taken years, but Apple is finally making the leap to USB-C with the iPhone 15, and many people have to get new cords to plug in their phones as a result — or, at least, those who don’t already own USB-C cables and chargers used with other devices like the Nintendo Switch. On the upside, the transition to USB-C means your iPhone will better integrate into your home’s wider ecosystem as there’s no need to grab Lightning adapters anymore.
If you’re new to the world of USB-C, though, you’ll want to make sure you pick up a few good cords for your iPhone because they aren’t all equal in terms of quality. It might not seem apparent right away, but a good cord can go much further than saving some money on an inexpensive option. In extreme scenarios, you might even destroy your phone with a poorly-made cable. This is why it’s important to stick to known and trusted brands when it comes to accessories for expensive things like your iPhone.Apple
If you’re picking up an iPhone or any other Apple product, it makes a lot of sense to stick with the Apple brand, which is the most trustworthy option for the company’s customers. Apple offers a 240 W USB-C cable for $29, and there is a lower power 60 W option available for $19. That particular cord will only transfer data at USB 2 speeds, and that means it does lag behind the competition in 2023.
Apple has another USB-C iteration coming — first announced during the iPhone 15 unveiling — but we don’t know what the price will be. What we do know is Apple’s upcoming cord will offer 20 times that speed. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are capable of USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps, and USB 2 is limited to 480 Mbps.
