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Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Kaftangirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:32:48 GMT

I've just pre ordered the new iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I'm an old woman who hasn't a clue, so I have no idea which lightning cable and usb plug to buy or where from.

I want to extend the life of the battery, so I'm not too bothered about super fast charging.

Can anyone kindly help please (without judging me)?

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

63johnw — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:38:23 GMT

Hi @Kaftangirl you should receive a charging lead with the phone, the iPhone 16 has a USB C socket so the lead should have USB C on both ends. You will need a USB C charging plug. You can get these from various sources such as Amazon or Apple etc. I would be wary about getting a cheap one from eBay etc as these can sometimes be dangerous. My advice is use a genuine Apple charger.

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Kaftangirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:08:26 GMT

@63johnw

Thank you.

I appreciate you taking the time & effort to answer.

I was mistakenly under the impression that iPhones don't come with both a charging cable or, a plug.

Do you know whether Sky sell the Apple usb-c plugs?

I can't seem to find one in accessories shop?

K x

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

63johnw — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:16:02 GMT

It looks like this might be it but can't say for certain @Kaftangirl

https://www.sky.com/shop/accessories/mobile/Power/Apple/30WUSBCPowerAdapter?colour=white

argos have them too as well as Apple

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9471881

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Kaftangirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:17:16 GMT

@63johnw

Thank you.

I appreciate you taking the time & effort to answer.

I was mistakenly under the impression that iPhones don't come with both a charging cable or, a plug.

Do you know whether Sky sell the Apple usb-c plugs?

I can't seem to find one in accessories shop?

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

PandJ2020 — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:30:52 GMT

@Kaftangirl wrote:
I was mistakenly under the impression that iPhones don't come with both a charging cable or, a plug.

Under 'What's in box?':

USB-C Charge Cable

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

twilight+princess — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:35:59 GMT

iPhones come with a charging cable but not a charger/plug.

Re: Which is best lightning cable and plug for iPhone 16 Pro Max?

TimmyBGood — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:48:42 GMT

@Kaftangirl wrote:

I have no idea which lightning cable and usb plug to buy or where from.

Important to note that the 16 (and last year's 15) use USB-C at the phone end, not the previous (and proprietary to Apple) Lightning socket: these are very much not the same thing. That's a change forced on Apple by the EU.