Cable guide
USB Cable Guide – Which Cable is Right for Your Device?
Here you will get a quick overview of the most common cables and which mobile phones they are suitable for.
1. USB-A to MFi Lightning
🔋 Used for: 📱 Example models: iPhone 5 → iPhone 14 ✅ Used for: Charging and data transfer If your power bank or charger has a USB-A port, you can use this cable for iPhone 5 through iPhone 14. See all USB-A to MFi Lightning cables. |
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2. USB-C to MFi Lightning
🔋 Used for: 📱 Example models: iPhone 5 → iPhone 14 ✅ Used for: Fast charging and data transfer ⚡ Faster charging than USB-A ⚠️ MFi certified means that the cable is approved by Apple and works as it should. If your power bank or charger has a USB-C port, you can use this cable for iPhone 5 through iPhone 14. See all USB-C to MFi Lightning cables. |
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3. USB-A to USB-C
🔋 Used for: 📱 Examples: Samsung Galaxy S8 and above, Google Pixel, OnePlus, etc. Can also be used for iPhone 15 and above, but we recommend using USB-C to USB-C as it may be faster ✅ Used for: Charging and data See all USB-A to USB-C cables. |
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4. USB-C to USB-C
🔋 Used for: 📱 Examples: iPhone 15 and newer, Samsung, OnePlus, iPad Pro, MacBook, tablets and many laptops ✅ Used for: Fast charging and data Note : We recommend at least a 60W USB-C cable if it is to be used for laptops, tablets and newer Android phones that can draw many watts! See USB-C to USB-C cables . If it is to be used for laptops, tablets or newer Android devices, we recommend USB-C to USB-C 60W cables. |
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5. Micro USB cable
🔋 Used for: 📱 Examples: Samsung Galaxy S7 and older, power banks, wireless headphones, older cameras, etc. ✅ Used for: Charging and data
See all Micro-USB cables. |
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Cable type | Suitable for |
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USB-A to Lightning | iPhone 5 through iPhone 14 |
USB-C to Lightning | iPhone 5 through iPhone 14 |
USB-A to USB-C | Android such as Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, etc., |
USB-C to USB-C | Android, iPhone 15 and newer, tablets, laptops, headphones, cameras, power banks, Nintendo switch and more |
USB-A to Micro-USB | Older Android, small devices, such as cameras, bike lights |