USB-C Data Transfer Cable for iPhone 15 Pro - Up to 40 Gbps Thunderbolt or USB4 Speeds Possible
Summary
- Apple may offer a USB-C data transfer cable for the iPhone 15 Pro models, enabling Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds of up to 40 Gbps.
- The cable is expected to have a length of 0.8 meters and support charging up to 150W.
- There are big speculations regarding the USB-C ports on the iPhone 15 lineup, as it's suspected the included cables are limited to a USB 2.0 data transfer speed of 480 MBps.
USB-C Data Transfer Cable for the iPhone 15 Pro
The latest detail shared by leak page Kosutami on Twitter reveals a USB-C data transfer cable for the aforementioned iPhone 15 Pro models. This optional cable supports Thunderbolt or USB4 transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. Moreover, it supports charging of up to 150W - 20W more than the current Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable from Apple.
Speculations about the USB-C Port
The big question now is what USB-C port features the iPhone 15 model will have. Rumors suggest that the cables included with the iPhone 15 models will only have a USB 2.0 data transfer speed of 480Mbps, equating to the same speed as the Lightning port. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to come with cables that support USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 transfer speeds. This rumor is reinforced by the discovery of a "Thunderbolt/USB 4 retimer" chip in some iPhone 15 models.
In a Nutshell
In summary, it seems likely that the iPhone 15 Pro model will come equipped with a USB-C data transfer cable that supports Thunderbolt or USB 4 speeds. However, it remains to be seen if these speeds can be fully utilized. After all, the speed of the iPhone 15's USB-C port is still unknown and dependent on its integration into the device. In other words, it's all very exciting. We'll probably only get the definitive answer when Apple announces the new models.
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