The most durable iPhone lightning cables usually feature a combination of matte-textured rubber, aluminum alloy sheathing, and braided nylon, making them stretch and pull-resistant. Remember reinforced connectors and strong insulation, which lengthen the cable’s lifespan. When traveling, this is a must. Less durable options are typically made of plastic and PVC, which tend to fray and wear out. Testing conducted by Apple in September 2020 using pre-production iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max units and software, with accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charge time varies with environmental factors; actual results will vary. Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging: This standard is used by Samsung devices, particularly their Galaxy line. This standard has a maximum power output of 18W and automatically changes charging speeds to preserve the battery's longevity.

Testing conducted by Apple in August 2019 using pre-production iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max units and software, and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapters (18W Model A1720, 29W Model A1540, 30W Model A1882, 61W Model A1947 and 87W Model A1719). Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units and software and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charging time varies according to settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. I travel a lot. The YUNGSONG Lightning to USB Cables are constructed using aluminum alloy sheathing and braided nylon for actual reinforcement. They feel much sturdier than standard iPhone cables.USB Power Delivery: Every mobile phone has a charging cable that uses USB---even the Lightning cables for Apple's iPhones have a USB connection on the other end. USB 2.0, which has been a common specification for two decades, has a maximum power output of 2.5W. Because there's a requirement for USB ports to deliver more power, the USB-PD standard was created. USB-PD has a maximum output of 100W and is used for a wide array of devices, including most flagship mobile phones. All USB 4 devices will include USB-PD technology, which will hopefully help standardize this. The best overall option for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. It has 100W of power and a lifetime warranty. Apple first introduced fast charging in 2017 with the iPhone 8 (although what we call fast speeds on iPhones would be considered slow compared to some Android models). The fastest chargers for iPhones use USB-C connectors, as we'll explain below, and the key thing you want to look for is "PD" (which stands for Power Delivery). It's a high power specification that makes charging faster when using a USB-C cable.

video output compatibility. You can connect the cable to a MacBook or a second monitor display for high-quality video output.iPhones have long supported faster charging with a 12W iPad adapter, and Apple improved on that rate by introducing fast charging via USB Power Delivery (PD) with the release of the iPhone 8 in 2017. Most newer iPhones, such as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, can charge at between 25W and 27W.