Running out of battery at critical times is one of the most annoying things for anyone with a smartphone. However, a useful charging tip for those who own an iPhone 15 has emerged: when two iPhone 15s are linked together via a USB-C cable, the iPhone with the larger battery will charge the iPhone with the smaller one.
This was shown by iPhone user Sheel Mohnot on X, formerly Twitter, when he shared an image along with the statement that read, “You can charge an iPhone from another iPhone.” Upon hearing this, people began to say things like “this is the future” and “That’s how you show somebody that you really love them.”
The iPhone 15 devices instantly communicate once connected to identify which one has a lower battery life. The smartphone with longer battery life will start to transmit energy to the other, losing charge in the process, claims Apple reseller iStyle. Not only does this function operate with the iPhone 15, but many have also observed on Apple’s community page that it may be used to charge a previous iPhone model using an iPhone 15. One person, for example, claimed that their iPhone 15 dropped from 98% to 89%, increasing the iPhone 11 from 10% to 32%. Nevertheless, the method does not work between two earlier smartphones, such as iPhone 11s, and an older iPhone cannot charge an iPhone 15.
Following a directive from the European Union, Apple switched to USB-C charging connections with the release of the iPhone 15, making this feature available. According to a ruling from the EU, a universal charging cord that works with numerous gadgets will cut down on e-waste. Apple employed its exclusive Lightning connectors before this modification. Apple first objected to the new rules, claiming that they would “restrict the industry’s ability to innovate,” but eventually changed its mind and began to follow the rules with the iPhone 15.
To use this charging trick, you will need a USB-C cable with ports on both ends to charge two iPhone 15 devices together. A cable featuring a USB-C connector on one end and a Lightning connector on the other is required to charge a previous iPhone with an iPhone 15.
This helpful tip showcases the flexibility of the iPhone 15’s new charging capabilities and shows the creative fixes that keep coming up as technology advances. So, the next time your battery runs low, keep your device powered by this easy yet efficient hack.
