USB-C ports are unreliable

USB-C ports are generally very reliable - but, as with any port connection, requires some care when connecting or disconnecting cables or accessories. While [arguably] the Apple-proprietary Lightning connection was physically more robust, it lacked the technical capabilities of USB-C and associated services and standards. All connectors, regardless of type, can be damaged by careless handling or abuse.

The relative benefits of either interface are a moot point - as, due to standardisation and legislation, the use of USB-C is now largely mandated globally for electronic devices. Lightning has been fully deprecated by Apple, as have other manufacturers proprietary connectors by their respective manufacturers.

jensg1 wrote:

The mandate was passed into law. Problem is, it is not a durable design.

On what do you base that assertion? One failure? The failure rate of USB-C ports is one in 10,000 insert/removal cycles. 95% of failures seem to be the result of damaged cables or foreign matter in the port.

My professional experience (I worked for Verizon for 20 years) is that Lightning ports are more susceptible to lint being compacted into the back due to the completely open design of the port. This is fairly easy to remedy if you take the trouble to do it but unless you keep the phone out of your pocket or get a port cover, it's likely to happen again.

Have had Lightning sockets fail. Cords, too.

Multiple Mac MagSafe charger cords fail, too.

Haven’t had any of my own Apple USB-C sockets fail. (Yet?)

Have gotten pocket crud in all the iPhone sockets. (Toothpick time.)

And I’ve seen a number of connectors and cords of all sorts that have gotten broken.

I did have to learn how to extract the cords from the various sockets, and don’t charge where the connections can get knocked around.

If your iPhone usage is rougher on the USB-C than mine, consider using a Qi / MagSafe charger.

I guess she did like JerryRigEverything with the phone because my tablet, phone and my computer never experenced it. So, it is not trash. Being kind to the port will stop it from breaking. (You can serch the name in youtube)

It is universal, and it is verry cheaphttps://www.amazon.com/type-c-usb/s?k=type-c+usb&s=price-asc-rank&qid=1787661963&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank&ds=v1%3AzkYXqDtLDh2e0%2B3ICaSWeBUFcaScx3VcIXK%2FiWMy%2B%2Fk you can see the cheap cables

jensg1 wrote:

Why is USB-C garbage as compared to Lightning ?

There was a lot of noise from the EU (don't recall if it was ever made into law) requiring phone manufacturers not to use proprietary ports.

These ports are unreliable, don’t last, and are expensive to replace.

Where did you get that information?

Good choice, May your journey be pleasent 😄

Did yours failed, the port ?

both my iphone and ipad has usb-c and have yet to experience issues, nor with any of all the othe devices I own with usb-c

maybe I'm careful/gentle