Apple is strongly expected to adopt a USB-C port in place of Lightning across the entire iPhone 15 lineup, but the base models are still likely to stick with the current USB 2.0 transfer speeds, according to new images shared by X leaker “Majin Bu.”
In a series of images shared earlier today, Bu claims that at least some iPhone 15 models are expected to still be stuck with USB 2.0 with a maximum transfer speed of just 480 Mbps, which is exactly the same as what is currently offered with Lightning. In Bu’s images, a purported USB-C cable in yellow is seen being tested with what appears to be a voltage meter that seemingly indicates that the transfer speed of the cable in question maxes out at USB 2.0.
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Bu also shared other tidbits regarding USB-C on the iPhone 15, echoing past rumors that the USB-C that comes included in the iPhone’s box will have a new length of no less than 1.5 meters. The cable is also set to be thicker and thus more durable, and Apple could finally abandon its Made for iPhone (MFi) program as it switches to an industry standard.
In the meantime, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to support Thunderbolt/USB 3.2 speeds over their USB-C ports, which could max out at 40 Gbps as Apple seeks to further differentiate its base and Pro iPhone models. The company already adopts a similar strategy with the iPad, as the top-of-the-line iPad Pro does support Thunderbolt 3, whereas the entry-level iPad is limited to USB 2.0 despite both devices being fitted with an outwardly similar USB-C port.
