Isn’t the iPhone Type-C cable you bought fake? Check it out, 90 percent people don’t know
Samira Vishwas November 15, 2025 03:24 AM
  • Selling fake charging cables
  • A fake charging cable can damage the iPhone
  • A fake cable looks just like the real thing

You have always seen that iPhone users their iPhone All this takes care of the charging cable as well. Because like the iPhone, its charging cable is also expensive. If you consider other smartphone charging cables, iPhone Type-C cable is very expensive. So iPhone users always take care of their charging cable. If you are also an iPhone user, surely you must have bought a Type C cable to charge your iPhone. But have you checked whether the purchase cable is real or fake?

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Just like selling second hand or fake iPhones. Similarly, fake charging cables are also sold. But these fake cables also look very similar to the real thing, so it’s very difficult to tell the difference. That’s why today we are going to tell you some tips, so that you can understand whether the iPhone charging cable you bought is fake or not. If the cable you buy is a fake one, it can damage your iPhone and even damage its battery. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

1. Check Apple Cable Authenticity

A fake cable looks very similar to the real one, so it is very difficult to identify it at a glance. The packaging, the design, the finish, everything looks just like the real thing. So don’t trust appearances at all. The Apple Store has given advice on what to do in such a situation. First of all check all the markings on the box and cable very carefully. Check the texture and packing quality. Match the serial number and model code.

2. Manufacturing Region and Serial Number

Apple cables are usually manufactured in China, Vietnam and now India. A genuine cable has the serial number and manufacturing region written near the metal part of the Type-C connector. Counterfeit cables do not provide this serial number, or the location is misspelled.

3. Check the build quality of the cable

The easiest way to identify a genuine cable is the strong braided design, reinforced metal protection at both ends,
Tight fitting and smooth finish. Counterfeit cables usually have a loose fit and are of poor quality. The ends are weak and loose.

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Important things to keep in mind while buying an iPhone cable

  • Buy from an authorized dealer
  • Whether online or offline, always choose an authorized store when shopping.
  • Find Apple Authorized Seller Tag on Amazon/Flipkart.
  • Buy offline from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
  • If you’re buying a third-party accessory, be sure to check for MFi (Made for iPhone) certification.
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