The Pro IPhone 16 Model Remains Exclusive In Getting Faster USB 3 Speeds

Apple continues to use the USB-C connector on the iPhone 16, (photo: x @elfockboy)

JAKARTA - Apple continues to use the USB-C connector on the iPhone 16, but the USB 3 data transfer speed feature is still exclusive to the Pro model. As in the previous iPhone 15, only the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max support USB 3 transfer speeds, while non-Pro models such as the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus only have USB 2 speeds.

Based on information on Apple's official website, although all iPhone 16 models now use USB-C ports, only Pro models support data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps via USB 3.

In comparison, the USB 2.0 connection is only able to transfer data up to 480Mbps. This makes the Pro model much more efficient to transfer large files, such as high-resolution videos, to computers or external storage.

This USB 3 speed feature also allows iPhone 16 Pro users to record ProRes videos directly to SSD. However, Apple does not include cables compatible with USB 3 in the sales box, as did the iPhone 15 Pro.

Users who want to take advantage of the USB 3 connection need to buy additional USB-C cables, considering that Apple only provides Thunderbolt 4 cables which are also compatible with USB 3, but are sold for 69 US dollars (IDR 1 million). Users can also find USB 3 cables that are more affordable on the market.

The pre-order for the iPhone 16 will begin on September 13, 2024, and its official launch is scheduled for September 20, 2024.