Using Android Type-C Cable for iPhone: Truths and Myths

Will the iPhone’s charging port be damaged?

Do you plug Android’s Type-C cable into your iPhone’s charging port? So you will be surprised to know that this can damage the charging port of the phone. This rumor often spreads on social media, due to which people hesitate in using Type-C cables of Android phones. That being said, the connectors on the Android Type-C cable are different and more than the iPhone’s Type-C connectors. Come, let us try to find out the truth of these rumours.

Why did Apple adopt Type-C port?

Apple implemented the Type-C port in the iPhone not out of its own will, but because of the strict rules of the European Union. Its purpose was to establish a ‘universal charging standard’ for all mobile devices, to reduce electronic waste and allow the iPhone to be charged with any Type-C cable.

Why the difference in connectors?

Now the question is, why is there a difference in connectors in the Type-C cable of Apple and Android smartphones? The main reason for this is technically the pin structure and power supply standards. A typical USB Type-C port has 24 pins, but not all pins are active in every cable. The number of pins may be different in ordinary charging cables and cables used for faster data transfer. Apple designs its cables to suit its particular ecosystem and Thunderbolt technology, causing the pin layout of their cables to vary.

Are the rumors true?

Now that you know the reason for the connector differences, you can use any Type-C cable with your iPhone without any worries. This may affect your data transfer speed, but will not affect the health of your iPhone. All Type-C cables have some basic pins that can charge any phone that charges with a Type-C cable.

What to keep in mind?

When you use any Type-C cable with an iPhone, keep two things in mind. First, if you intend to transfer data, use a cable made specifically for that device. This will help you transfer data at better speeds than normal cables.

Second, make sure that the cable is from a trusted brand and of good quality. iPhone damage can be caused by cheap or poor quality cables, not Android phone cables. Therefore, use an original Type-C cable from any trusted brand.