The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could one-up the regular models by getting their very own highly durable Thunderbolt cables instead of those that are just limited to the USB 2.0 standard. According to one rumor, Apple was actually testing out these high-bandwidth accessories on the upcoming premium models, and the specifications of those cables are impressive.
Engineering Thunderbolt cable tested for the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max makes its first appearance and is significantly thicker than regular ones
The length of the engineering Thunderbolt cable measures 70cm, according to Majin Bu, who also shares the images of the accessory. Immediately, we noticed that it is thicker than cables currently being sold by various vendors, and it is likely due to the extra wattage and data that they can deliver. The maximum power delivery of this engineering cable tops out at 150W, and it can also output to a 4K monitor or TV with a 60Hz refresh rate.
This might suggest that Apple is testing this Thunderbolt cable for various products, not just the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. In terms of bandwidth, the engineering unit tops out at 20Gbps speeds, which can also be referred to as USB 4 Gen 2. Depending on the circumstances, those speeds can be halved to 10Gbps or USB 3.2. We also reported that both the ‘Pro’ iPhones’ USB-C ports may not deliver the maximum specified bandwidth of the Thunderbolt standard, which is a limitation present in the company’s iPad Pro models, too.
Looks Apple has actually tested a Thunderbolt cable for the iPhone 15 Pro and it will probably be released exclusively for the Pro models.
Here is some details
USB4 Data Cable Engineering Cable
Length 70 cm
Protocol USB 4 gen 2
Rate 20g
Support 4k 60hz
Power 150w pic.twitter.com/gC9bfF5UC0— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) August 24, 2023
Fortunately, the features set could be endless with this cable, bandwidth limitations or not. An earlier rumor stated that Apple could allow both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to support high-resolution monitors for professional use, but the feature might not be available at launch but in a future software update. We also believe that the official Thunderbolt cable sold by Apple might be thinner and offer longer lengths for ease of use, though nothing is confirmed at this point.
Overall, we are impressed with Apple’s efforts, as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the first handsets to offer Thunderbolt ports, so let us keep our fingers crossed that their functionality has not been gimped thanks to intentional software limitations.
News Source: Majin Bu
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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