The lightning connector that iphones ipods and ipads have been using since 2012 is a proprietary connector created by apple.
Apple mfi lightning cable.
Inside each lightning connector is a tiny authentication chip that tells your device it s apple mfi certified.
Unlike usb cables all lightning cables need to be identical.
The cable on the right isn t.
This apple mfi certified lightning cable for apple devices gets plenty of rave reviews from customers who use it to charge and sync iphones from the iphone 5 to the iphone x not to mention.
Apple accessories like lightning cables are set to ultra specific standards.
Mfi licensed accessories once an accessory has completed mfi certification requirements and is reported to apple as sold distributed by the manufacturer it will be searchable in our public database of authorized lightning headset charging and iap based mfi accessories.
An apple lightning to usb cable has designed by apple in california and either assembled in china assembled in vietnam or indústria brasileira on the cable about seven inches from the usb connector.
Apple iphone charger lightning cable iphone charger cable apple mfi certified iphone charger lightning cable cord wire for iphone12 11 pro max x xs xr 8 7 6s plus ipad usb accessories chargers cable 14 99 14.
Any mfi certified lightning cable should support up to 12 w of charging power or up to 18 w if it s a usb c to lightning cable and usb 2 0 data transfer rates up to 480 mbps.
This is important because non certified or knock off lightning cables can be very dangerous to your device.
These measure in at 6 inches 4 feet.
You ll see a 12 digit serial number at the end of this text.
The lightning cable on the left is mfi certified.
Ultimate 10ft lightning cable apple mfi certified iphone charger cable 10 foot usb cord compatible with iphone 11 pro max xs xr x 8 7 6s 6 plus se ipad airpods 4 2 out of 5 stars 2 730 12 99.
When it comes to mfi certified lightning cables a good place to look first is one of its affordable lightning to usb cables starting at 11 95.