Smartphones
The Base Model iPhone 15 Has Outdated USB Speeds
Although the iPhone 15 finally put USB-C into their phones, the base models are limited to USB 2.0.
In some of my earlier posts, I’ve chatted about all sorts of stuff about Apple, and you can find those links down below.
But right now, let’s dive into the iPhone 15 and talk about how they’ve slapped USB-C onto it and also how the basic models have taken a serious hit in quality.
Hold on to your hats, folks! Apple just dropped a bombshell. For the first time in forever, they’re ditching their beloved proprietary connector. Yeah, you heard that right. The new iPhone 15 is coming at ya with USB-C, finally ending the 11-year reign of the Lightning port.
Now, let’s be real for a second. While the rest of the tech world was all about USB-C, Apple was kind of sticking to its guns with its fancy cables and pricey dongles. It’s like that epic love story that just wouldn’t end.
But wait, there’s a twist! This move comes a year after the European Union was like, “Hey, guys, starting in 2024, everyone needs to use USB-C.” Apple could’ve gone all-in on wireless charging to dodge that bullet, but nah, they’re not feeling that gutsy this year.
However, what they are feeling gutsy enough for is to introduce a brand new smartphone with an ancient, crazy slow USB standard that’s been around for 23 years. Yup, you heard that right too.
During their big keynote, Apple didn’t spill all the beans about the USB-C change, but they did tease updated earbuds and Airpod Pros with USB-C ports. And later on, they dropped a bombshell about the iPhone 15 Pro having a unique USB controller that lets you transfer stuff at 10Gbps. Sounds fancy, right?
But when you peek at the full specs on Apple’s website, you realize it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. They’re offering a 20W USB-C charger (yep, you gotta buy that separately), which is slower than the common 25W charging you get with Android phones.
But here’s the real kicker — the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 is still stuck in USB 2.0 mode. That means it maxes out at 480 Mbps in this day and age. Seriously, for an $800 smartphone in 2023, that’s kinda embarrassing.
I mean, think about it. Apple’s been tossing USB-C into MacBooks and iPads for ages now. They’ve had all the time in the world to bring the iPhone up to speed with the rest of the USB-C gang. But nope, the iPhone’s been holding onto its ancient Lightning port, which is slower than a snail on a hot summer day.
They introduced the Lightning port in 2012, and guess what? They haven’t upgraded its bandwidth from a sluggish 480Mbps (that’s the max for the old USB 2.0 protocol it’s based on). Meanwhile, USB-C, in its latest form, can hit blazing speeds of 10 Gbps.
So, yeah, you could say the Lightning port was cramping the iPhone’s style when it came to charging and data transfer. But Apple’s pushing it now by sticking to USB 2.0 on the iPhone 15 and only giving us the speedier USB 3 standard on the Pro model. If you want that USB 3 action, you better be ready to fork over an extra $200.
Final Words
So there you have it. The USB-C iPhone 15 is here, but it’s not quite the USB-C we’ve been dreaming of.
The basic model’s still rocking the slow lane while the Pro’s living in the fast lane.
The iPhone 15 starts at $799, and the Pro version hits the market at $999, both dropping on September 22.
Buckle up, it’s gonna be an interesting ride.
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