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First impressions of USB-C on iPhone 15
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They make USB-A to USB-C cables. While I get Apple provides only a USB-C cable, there is no need for a new charger. USB-A will die hard at my house.
The point is to have a universal cable. No more, no less. I burn through cables as it is, so I don’t think it’s that big of a deal as far as additional waste.
USB-A to USB-C limits charging power to 12W. The iPhone 15 accepts up to 27W from supported USB-C to USB-C cables and chargers.
Wired says 20 watts: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-usb-c/
In any case, my point is that USB-A still works and you don't have to immediately replace anything.
Wired (and others) report that 20W number because I think they're misinterpreting the Apple fast charging documentation, which explains that fast charging is available with a 20W charger or above. They've explained this for all the previous USB-PD compliant models, but real world testing has shown actual charging rates of up to 30W for the iPhone 14 Pro. I imagine the 15 and the 15 Pro will show similar numbers at the high 20's, maybe even 30 watts.
My phone charges from 0 to 100 in an hour and a half with USB C to C. And my phone's charging speed is below average.
Using USB A to C, it takes something like 4 or 5 hours. I usually charge my phone while watching TV or playing video games, so this is a big deal for my use case.
My laptop, desktop, and server all have USB C.
At this point, I'm throwing away all cables and charging bricks that use USB A. It just doesn't provide enough power.
I don’t even care about the power but am doing this where possible. I don’t always have the latest gadgets but when I get up to date, I like to be up to date so things last longer
I use USB-A, and it never takes that much time. Perhaps your bricks do not offer 4-5 amps, as many USB-A chargers do. Apple's USB-A bricks sucked. I think they may have been 1 amp (i.e. 5 watts)
Apple still limits USB-C charging to 20 watts. They do not support USB Power Delivery.
My point is more that you don't need to rush out and change all your chargers. Replace only as needed. It isn't like you can't charge from USB-A.