I have iphone se (about 6 years old). Can I use it with USB C adaptor/lightning cable?

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Posted on Jan 23, 2022 3:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2022 6:25 PM

Yes. They're supposed to be compatible with anything that has a Lightning input port - all the way back to the iPhone 5. Apple's compatibility list includes the 1st generation iPhone SE


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Any USB-C power adapter will have 5V available, and is supposed to default to 5V first before negotiating operation at a higher voltage if compatible. The electronics in the cable are supposed to know the requirements for the device it's dealing with, although I'm not sure how non-Apple devices with Lightning ports (like some USB power banks) are handled. As long as it's an Apple OEM or MFi cable, you should be fine.

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Jan 23, 2022 6:25 PM in response to CalKar52

Yes. They're supposed to be compatible with anything that has a Lightning input port - all the way back to the iPhone 5. Apple's compatibility list includes the 1st generation iPhone SE


Buy USB-C to Lightning Cable (2 m) - Apple

iPhone Models


Any USB-C power adapter will have 5V available, and is supposed to default to 5V first before negotiating operation at a higher voltage if compatible. The electronics in the cable are supposed to know the requirements for the device it's dealing with, although I'm not sure how non-Apple devices with Lightning ports (like some USB power banks) are handled. As long as it's an Apple OEM or MFi cable, you should be fine.

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