Charging iPhone

Hi, could you use any USB Type-C cable for iPhone 17 Pro Max for charging, or just the one that comes in the box?

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 2:00 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2025 2:29 PM

Generally, any quality USB-C cable will be sufficient for charging an iPhone.


There are some distinct differences — and higher prices — for “high power” cables and uber-high “data speeds” …


… but those features are generally never used for simple phone charging.

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Charging iPhone

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