Unfortunately, the iPhone 14 lineup does not include a USB-C port. Like previous years, the 2022 iPhones also ship with the Lightning port for charging and data syncing. That includes all four iPhones in this year's lineup, including the Pro models. While iPhone s have been waiting for Apple to introduce USB-C for years, the company has been reluctant to switch over from its proprietary connector that was originally introduced in 2012.

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iPhone 14 Charging Options

As it stands, iPhone 14 s will need to use a Lightning cable and power adapter if they want to use wired charging. The Lightning to USB-C cable is included in the box, but a charger isn't. This means s will need to use a power adapter that has a USB-C input to charge their iPhone. For the fastest-possible charging, it's best to use a 30W adapter, such as Apple's 30W USB-C adapter. The iPhone 14 can fast-charge at up to 25W, while the iPhone 14 Pro models max out at 29W speeds.

The iPhone 14 series also s wireless charging, although the maximum speeds are much lower at 7.5W. With for the Qi standard, the iPhone 14 will charge on any wireless charging mat or stand. All four models also MagSafe, which is Apple's proprietary magnetic wireless charging technology. With a MagSafe charger, the iPhone 14 can charge at up to 15W speeds. However, it's worth noting that MagSafe chargers are generally more expensive than Qi wireless chargers, and both need to be purchased separately.

USB-C Is Coming To The iPhone 15

Despite its reluctance to embrace USB-C, Apple will be forced to make the shift with the iPhone 15 in 2023, thanks to an EU legislation that requires all mobile devices to use USB-C ports for wired charging. This rule will apply to smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, e-readers, and more. Lawmakers in the U.S. are also proactively seeking to regulate a common charging interface on all mobile devices sold in the country.

While most mainstream consumer electronics companies already use USB-C ports on their mobile devices, Apple is the only major holdout for now. However, thanks to legislative initiatives in major markets, Apple will need to switch over to USB-C in a move that could reduce e-waste and collectively save consumers millions of dollars in unnecessary expenditure on different chargers and cables. So while the iPhone 14 doesn't feature a USB-C charging port, subsequent generations of iPhone will use the universal standard.

Source: Apple