The iPhone 15 series would unquestionably replace the venerable Lighting connector with USB-C. new iPhones have what looks to be a Retimer chip, which is frequently used for signal reconstruction and signal jitter reduction in Thunderbolt-enabled devices. The implication of this is that the future iPhones will enable Thunderbolt. Particularly when it comes to rapid charging for its iPhones, Apple has lagged behind its Android rivals.
Thunderbolt via the USB-C connection, which is a big improvement in the future Apple iPhone 15 series, has been shown in leaked photographs recently, which have created enthusiasm among Apple lovers. Apple’s upcoming products might finally adhere to EU rules.
The new USB-C connector on the iPhone 15 may support the Thunderbolt standard. ChargeLAB explains that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max may be the only devices that can use Thunderbolt, nevertheless. In either case, that might be a major issue for those users who depend on seamless data transfers between devices.
In comparison, a normal Thunderbolt interface can deliver up to 40 Gbps, while the USB 2.0-based Lightning port has a speed limit of 480 Mbps.
Faster charging may potentially be an option because the Thunderbolt protocol offers higher power input and output. According to claims, the iPhone 15 series offers faster charging rates, with outputs up to 35W. The length of time required for a full charge is going to be pretty fast. The most recent model of the iPhone (iPhone 14) currently requires upto 60 to 90 mins battery charge.
According to rumors, the iPhone 15 series will use stacked battery technology. This highlights the possibility of significantly higher charging speeds when combined with the rumors of Thunderbolt. Since there is already a 35W twin USB-C charger for Macbook Air.
Notably, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the iPhone 15 series would feature fast charging using USB-C, but only with approved cords, in March of this year.
