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Re:iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus by DrBenCarson on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @09:04PM (#37490864)
No, lightning ports are more durable and cables less durable.

USB-c ports are less durable and cables more durable.

It’s about which end has thinner pins

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Re:iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus by nrp on Wednesday September 13, 2023 @12:36AM (#37492244)
In Lightning, the springs are in the device and the pads are on the cable. With USB-C, the springs are in the cable, and the pads are in the device. There are different failure modes for the springs failing vs the tongue that the pads are on failing. One approach is not universally better than the other.
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