In comparison, Lightning on previous iPhones would output significantly less, about 0.3 watts maximum.
This means the world of iPhone accessories is possibly set to expand significantly, now that devices can be sufficiently powered by the host iPhone itself.
For instance, Bus-powered USB-C portable hard drives can also now be directly connected to the iPhone to serve as external storage. On iPhone 15 Pro, the USB-C port is USB 3 which allows for data transfer up to 10Gbps.
During the keynote, Apple suggested customers — in a pinch — can even recharge AirPods or their Apple Watch on the go by plugging them into the iPhone 15 with a USB-C charge cable.
It’s only a matter of a time before someone tries to charge an iPhone 15 with an iPhone 15 …