A USB-C port rather than a Lightning port distinguished the brand-new iPhone 15 series when it was unveiled by Apple earlier this week. We now have a little more information regarding this port's specifications.
The USB-C port on all iPhone 15 versions will be able to supply up to 4.5W of power, according to an Apple support document (via MacRumors), which implies there will be enough juice to charge an Apple Watch, an AirPods case, or other small devices.
According to 9to5Mac, the Lightning port on older iPhones delivered a meager 0.3W, so there are a lot more options for accessories. Theoretically, the port might be used to connect devices like an external, transportable hard drive that runs on USB power.
The paper also makes clear that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps. You'll need to buy a different USB-C cable if you want to maximize data transfer rates since the one that comes with these phones can only transfer data at USB 2 speeds.
Spec Gap
The document also verifies that all iPhone 15 models enable DisplayPort output for up to 4K HDR screen mirroring on an external display, as had been previously claimed. The expanded display feature included on some iPads is absent, though.
These tidbits of information fill in some of the remaining spec holes as preorders are already being processed and the phones will be available for purchase in stores on September 22. We only learned the battery capacity of all four iPhone 15 models yesterday.
One of the major updates to the iPhone series since its introduction in 2007 is unquestionably the move to USB-C. We've covered everything you need to know about how it will impact Apple's smartphones moving forward if you're curious.
TechRadar was present when Apple announced the iPhone 15 line, and we've already shared our initial, hands-on impressions of the devices. Check out our reviews of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.