Smartphone charging cables buying guide

As smartphones keep evolving, so do the ways that we keep them charged. Smartphone charging cables come in various sizes, colors and connectors along with their respective charging bricks. You must understand your phone model to know the charging cable you need.

Smartphones are categorized in mostly two camps : Apple’s iPhone with its unique lightning port and Google Android-powered smartphones such as those from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Google, Oppo, Oneplus etc. In the latter camp, variety and choice is the name is the game. In this camp, there are basically two common ports; the older and soon defunct Micro USB port and the newer modern USB type C or USB-C port.

USB-A to lightning cable and USB-C to lightning cable. For both cables, one end that enters into your iPhone is lightning interface. The other end — USB-A or USB-C — determines if the cable is standard charging or fast-charging.

USB-A to Lightning cable
Apple still sells the USB-A to lightning cable on its website at $19. This cable can charge any iPhone right from the iPhone 5 to the latest model the iPhone 14. But you can get better deals with third party MFI-certified alternatives on Aioneus such as:

• Aioneus iPhone Charger Cord Lightning to USB Cable – $8.99
• Aioneus iPhone Charging Cord Premium Nylon - 2PCs – $11.99
• Aioneus Short iPhone Cable MFi Certified 1ft - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus Short MFi Certified iPhone Cable Blue - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus iPhone Cord Nylon iPhone Charger 6ft - 2PCs – $12.99
• Aioneus iPhone Charger Fast Charging Cable White - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus iPhone Charger 90 Degree Cable 6ft Green - 2PCs – $12.99
• Aioneus 90 Degree iPhone Cord 6ft Purple/Gold/Green - 3PCs – $16.99
• Aioneus Retractable 3 in 1 USB Fast Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $16.99
• Aioneus Nylon Braided 3 in 1 Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $15.99

USB-C to lightning cable
The USB-C to lightning cable brings faster charging thanks to the newer USB-C standard. USB-C is an oval-shaped port or interface. This cable is sold for $19 on Apple’s website but you can also get several options from different vendors on Aioneus.

• Aioneus USB C to Lightning Cable 20W iPhone Charger Cord - 2PCs – $12.99
• Aioneus 20W USB C to Lightning Cable iPhone Cord - 2PCs – $11.99

Android charging cables

Android-powered phones include Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy phone, Xiaomi Mi or Redmi phone, Oppo, Oneplus, Realme, Tecno, Infinix, Nokia among other brands. Older Android phones used a Micro USB port which allowed a Micro USB cable to enter only one way. Today, the oval-shaped USB Type C or USB-C is quickly replacing the Micro USB port bringing with it several benefits such as reversible connection, faster data transfer and charging.
In this camp, you have the USB-A to Micro USB cable, USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to USB-C cable.

USB-A to Micro USB cables
The USB-A to Micro USB cable is the most ubiquitous cable out there not only for charging older android phones, but most things powered through USB such as smart security cameras, power banks, wireless speakers, headphones, TWS earbuds etc. Here are some options for USB-A to Micro-USB cables on Aioneus.

• Aioneus Retractable 3 in 1 USB Fast Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $16.99
• Aioneus Nylon Braided 3 in 1 Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $15.99
• Aioneus Micro USB Charger Cable 6ft - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus Micro Android Charger Cable 6ft - 3PCs – $14.99 

USB-A to USB-C cables
However, the new king of the hill now is the USB-A to USB-C cable. Most android-powered phones launched in the last two years have a USB-C port instead of Micro-USB. Nowadays even Bluetooth headphones, speakers, TWS earbuds, tablets are switching to USB-C port. Here are some options for USB-A to USB-C cables on Aioneus.

• Aioneus Retractable 3 in 1 USB Fast Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $16.99
• Aioneus Nylon Braided 3 in 1 Charging Cable 4ft - 2PCs – $15.99
• Aioneus Type C Charger Cable Fast Charging - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus USB C Cable 3.1A Fast Charging Cable Colorful - 3PCs – $14.99
• Aioneus USB C Cable 3.1A Fast Charging White - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus Nylon USB C Phone Charger Cable 6ft - 2PCs – $11.99
• Aioneus Premium Nylon USB C Charger Cable – $8.99 

USB-C to USB-C cables
The real champ however, is USB-C to USB-C cable. This cable mostly ships with premium flagship devices that also come with a USB-C charging brick supporting USB-C Power Delivery 3.0. USB-PD is capable of delivering upto a whooping 240W with the latest update. This cable and companion brick typically pumps between 45-120W. Here are some options for USB-C to USB-C cables on Aioneus.

• Aioneus 60W Type C to Type C Charger Cord - 2PCs – $10.99
• Aioneus 6ft USB C to USB C cable 60W Type C Cable - 2PCs – $12.99
• Aioneus 90 Degree 60W USB-C to USB-C Cable 6ft - 2PCs – $12.99
• Aioneus 60W USB C to USB C Fast Charging Cable 3ft - 2PCs – $10.99

In conclusion, charger cables are an essential accessory for all of our electronic devices, and there are a variety of options available to suit different needs and preferences. When choosing a charger cable, it's important to consider factors such as the type of charger, charging speed, compatibility, safety features, and eco-friendliness. By doing so, you can ensure that you have a reliable and efficient charger cable that meets your needs.

AIONEUS charging equipment can meet your needs.

• Aioneus iPhone Charger Cable
• Aioneus USB C Charger Cable
• Aioneus Micro Charger Cable
• Aioneus USB Charger Plug