Was my iPhone 11 Pro Max supposed to come with a USB-C to lightning cable?

KiltedTim wrote:

The iPhone 11 came with a USB-A to lightning cable. Apple didn’t start shipping USB-C to lightning cables until the iPhone 12.

I think that depends on the actual release date of the iPhone 11 in question and the specific model type.

IPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max did ship with a Lightning to USB-C and power adapter as well as earpods at the beginning. At least mine did back in 2019.

The regular iPhone 11, may have come with a USB-A cable at first, but later releases, specially after the removal of the power adapter had a USB-C cable as shown in this 2020 unboxing video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF_LLXfHeD4

It should have. What do you currently use to charge it then?

The cable plugged into the wall charger is likely the one that came with the iPhone and it should be USB-C to Lightning.

Does your cable look like this?:

FWIW, On iPhone 11 Pro Max - Technical Specifications - Apple Support (CA) it says:

In the Box 

• • iPhone with iOS 13
  • EarPods with Lightning Connector
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • 18W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Documentation

The U.S. version says the same thing.

On the subject of charging, it says:

Power and Battery

• • Lasts up to 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max
  • Video playback: Up to 20 hours
  • Video playback (streamed): Up to 12 hours
  • Audio playback: Up to 80 hours
  • 18W adapter included
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
  • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher

I'm fairly certain that using a Type C/Lightning cable is no faster for charging than using a Type A/Lightning cable.

The iPhone 11 came with a USB-A to lightning cable. Apple didn’t start shipping USB-C to lightning cables until the iPhone 12.