With just three weeks left before Apple unveils its next-generation iPhone, we’re hearing more details about the new phone. Rumors surfaced last week that some iPhone 15 models will support Thunderbolt for faster data transfer speeds. This may still be true, but new rumors suggest that his included USB-C cable will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
iPhone 15 and USB-C
Various sources agree that the iPhone 15 will have a USB-C port instead of Lightning. As you probably know, USB-C has many advantages over Apple’s proprietary connector, such as extended compatibility, fast charging support, and faster data transfer.
However, it’s still unclear how Apple will implement USB-C on the iPhone 15. Earlier this month, a leaker shared an image showing the new iPhone’s USB-C connector. Experts say these components have Retimer chips, like those found in Thunderbolt devices, capable of transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps.
Recently, images of a new braided USB-C cable allegedly made by Apple leaked. These cables are 1.5 meters long and seem to come in multiple colors like blue, pink and yellow.researcher Majin B got details about these cables, but they may upset some people looking forward to the iPhone 15.
data transfer rate
According to Majin Bu, the new traced USB-C cable is actually longer than the cable currently included in iPhone boxes. The cables are thicker and more durable. However, Majin Bu claims that the leaked cable is USB 2.0, even though it features a USB-C connector.
This means you are limited to the same data transfer speeds as the Lightning connector. Specifically, USB 2.0 can only transmit data at speeds up to 480 Mbps. If this is true, the new iPhones won’t be able to transmit data faster despite having new charging connectors. However, there are some scenarios that should be kept in mind.
USB 2.0 or Thunderbolt
ever since charger lab We previously spotted a Thunderbolt chip on the iPhone 15’s USB-C connector, but Apple may end up limiting Thunderbolt to the more expensive iPhone 15 Pro model. This should come as no surprise since only the iPad Pro supports Thunderbolt. Meanwhile, the iPad Air is limited to USB-C 3.1, and the iPad 10 still relies on USB 2.0 despite having a USB-C connector.
A second possibility is that all new iPhone 15 models will support Thunderbolt, but Apple will sell the Thunderbolt cable separately. Thunderbolt cables are usually more expensive than regular USB-C cables. For example, Apple sells $39 for 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 cable,on the other hand, A 1.8 meter Thunderbolt 4 cable costs $129.
A third possibility is that these cables leaked online are not made for iPhones, but for newer versions of iPhones. magic mouse and magic keyboard With USB-C port. So you don’t need to support USB 3.0 speeds or even Thunderbolt. After all, the leaked cable is the same color as the M1 iMac.
Learn more about iPhone 15
The whole USB-C cable situation is certainly interesting, but perhaps we’ll find out all the answers on September 12th or 13th, when Apple is rumored to hold a special press event to announce the iPhone 15.