Which devices support Lightning
Oct 06, 2022| Which devices support Lightning
Looking back at the history, the first Lightning device iPhone5 was launched, which officially unveiled Apple's new connector form, corresponding to the cable support forward and backward plug, small connector and other features. The phone was released in the United States in September 2012, nearly seven years ago. During this period, Lightning connector was used on multiple generations of iphones such as iPhone5 and iphone11, and the quick charge function was added in subsequent models.
Apple's MFi ecosystem built around Lightning interface has been joined by more than 800 members and thousands of Apple peripheral accessories have been developed.
According to the statistics of Charging Head Network, currently there are 9 iPhone models that support USB PD fast charging. In September 2017, all iPhone models after iPhone 8 support USB PD fast charging function. In 2019, PD accessories were finally standard equipped for iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, and Apple began to form a strong camp in USB PD fast charging.
However, it should be noted that up to now, Apple has only awarded 18W PD charger and USB-C to Lightning charging cable for iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. If other iPhone models want to experience fast charging, they need to purchase these accessories themselves.
IPhone 11 needs the fast charging function. In addition to supporting USB PD fast charging, it also needs a PD charger and an officially certified USB-C to Lightning cable. You can't do one without the other. Apple has officially opened the license of USB-C to Lightning cable, and the third-party USB-C to Lightning cable in the market will develop in the direction of diversification.
