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

[Kaftangirl]

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)?

[63johnw]

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. 

[Kaftangirl]

@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

[63johnw · Accepted solution]

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

[Kaftangirl]

@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?

[PandJ2020]

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@Kaftangirl wrote:

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

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Under 'What's in box?':

USB-C Charge Cable

[twilight+princess]

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

[TimmyBGood]

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@Kaftangirl wrote:

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

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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.