The iPhone 15 will feature a USB-C charging port, replacing the Lightning cord, in response to pressure from the EU, making borrowing chargers from older iPhone models more difficult.
The expected move to USB-C on the iPhone 15 may lead a significant number of Android users to switch to iPhones, according to a survey conducted by SellCell.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series is rumored to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, a design with skinnier bezels and a Dynamic Island cutout, easier repairability, upgraded ultra wideband for integration with Apple's AR headset, 15-watt wireless charging, a periscope-style telephoto lens, solid-state buttons for the Pro models, increased RAM for the Pro models, and potential price increases, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly receiving a $100 to $200 price hike.
Apple introduced the Lightning connector with the iPhone 5 in 2012, emphasizing its digital design, improved durability, and reversible nature, marking the end of the longstanding 30-pin connector era, as the iPhone 15 is set to adopt USB-C.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 at an upcoming event, with anticipated changes including a switch from the lightning port to the USB-C port, potential curved edges in the design, and upgrades to the camera and screen cutout.
The iPhone 15's USB-C port and charging cable will likely be limited to a slow data transfer speed of 480 megabytes per second, highlighting the confusion and lack of certification in the USB-C ecosystem.
The newly launched iPhone 15 series supports USB-C to Ethernet adapters, allowing for wired internet connections with faster download speeds than Wi-Fi.
The under-appreciated features of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro include the ability to charge accessories via USB-C, turning the phone into a gaming console, the ability to connect external storage and micro SD cards for professional video recording, cheaper repair costs for the rear glass, and significant weight reduction in the iPhone 15 Pro models.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro users are experiencing charging issues with USB-C, as the phone ends up charging connected devices instead of being charged itself, highlighting the inconsistencies in compliance with USB-C standards among manufacturers.
The iPhone 15 Pro models unlock USB 3 speeds with USB C, and any USB 3 cable, including the $15 one from Amazon, performs the same as the $70 Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable.
The iPhone 15 marks Apple's first inclusion of a USB-A to USB-C cable in its store, allowing compatibility with USB-C enabled devices such as Macs, iPads, and iPhones.