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What's the best iPhone Lightning charging cable?
Apple still includes a cable in the box with all new iPhones whether they have Lightning or USB-C. But you can never have enough charging cables, right?
Older iPhones (before iPhone 15) require a Lightning port on one end. If you need a spare, make sure you buy a USB-C to Lightning cable that's certified Made for iPhone (MFI).
Anker makes several of our recommended iPhone chargers, and its MFI-certified USB-C to Lightning cable is a little cheaper than Apple's own cable and is twice as long. Anker has a bunch of USB-C to Lightning cables in various lengths and colors on its U.S. Amazon Store and at Amazon UK.
We also rate UGreen's USB-C to Lightning iPhone charge cables. For more detail, read our roundup of the best Lightning cables.
What about USB-C to USB-C cables?
From the iPhone 15 onwards—or until Apple offers only wireless charging—Apple has replaced the iPhone's Lightning port with a standard USB-C port so you need a USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C cable. The new iPhones ship with the correct cable so you don't need to go looking for a new one unless you require a spare—and, let's face it, most of us need several. Check out PCWorld's list of the best USB-C cables.
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I like to keep the same phone for a long time (upgrading from the 6 Plus to the 12 Pro Max). I read that the 20W fast charger can degrade the battery life so I've been paranoid about which one to use. Any help is much appreciated.