Figuring out iPhone transfer speed with USB-C has been a headache. Until now

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Figuring out iPhone transfer speed with USB-C has been a headache. Until now

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When Apple finally added the USB-C connector to the iPhone (starting with the iPhone 15), many thought they had seen heaven, finally having decent transfer speeds, much better than the iPhone 14's Lightning and earlier versions. However, they often experience data transfer problems because this process takes place very slowly. So much so that it reminds us of the Lightning.

Well, this can happen for two things: either the iPhone model has a standard limitation on its port, or the chosen cable is not suitable. It is precisely for the latter that a solution has already been proposed in the form of visible labeling when purchasing cableswhether in physical stores or online.

The first thing is to know the maximum speed supported by your iPhone

Just because the iPhone has USB-C doesn't mean it will have high data transfer speeds. Actually, It depends on the USB standard they have.. And in this sense, the non-Pro models still have USB type 2, while the more advanced models have USB type 3 which gives them more speed.

  • iPhone15: 480 Mbps
  • iPhone 15 Plus: 480 Mbps
  • iPhone 15 Pro: 10,000 Mbps
  • iPhone 15 ProMax: 10,000 Mbps
  • iPhone16: 480 Mbps
  • iPhone 16 Plus: 480 Mbps
  • iPhone 16 Pro: 10,000 Mbps
  • iPhone 16 ProMax: 10,000 Mbps

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How to choose cable from now on

It will be useless to have models like the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro if they are not used with a cable certified to transfer data at 10 Gbps (10,000 Mbps). It is therefore always recommended to pay attention to the specifications set by the manufacturer and make sure its maximum transfer speed is at least 480 Mbps for non-Pro iPhones and 10,000 for Pro iPhones.

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This is what the new labels for USB cables will look like

This information always appears in the specifications. In fact, if this were not the case, we should be wary. However, even if it appears, some manufacturers hide it a lot in order to make things easier for the consumer. A new label system is being created. It was promoted by the body that regulates the standard, the USB Implementor Forum.

His idea is that instead of references like “USB 3.2” or trade names like “SuperSpeed ​​​​USB” and the like, there is now a clear speed tag. A label in which we will see things like “Certified USB 80 Gbps”.

This will not be mandatory, even if the regulator wants it to be standardized. This is why we will now start to see more and more manufacturers implementing these labels and making it easier to purchase cables, whether for iPhone or any other device.

By | Xataka

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