The iPhone 15’s expected move to USB-C this year may motivate a large number of Android users to switch phones, according to a survey by SellCell.
SellCell asked more than 1,000 iPhone users and more than 1,000 Android users in the US to collect its data. Among current iPhone users surveyed, 63% said Apple’s move to a USB-C charging port would influence their decision to upgrade to the iPhone 15.
Among those who would be excited to buy because of USB-C, the majority (37%) of iPhone users said they would upgrade because they would be able to use a single charging cable for their iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Overall, 66% of iPhone users said they would upgrade to the iPhone 15.
iPhone owners’ responses when asked if they’ll upgrade to iPhone 15
Perhaps the most surprising finding of the survey was how many Android users were intrigued by Apple’s much-rumored shift to the charging standard: 44% of current Android owners surveyed said they would be inclined to buy the iPhone 15 if Apple adopted the device’s USB-C port. In the same group, 35% said their motivation stemmed from the fact that the iPhone would become compatible with chargers for non-Apple devices.
Among the pool of existing Android fans, overall, 66% said they wouldn’t buy the iPhone 15, and 34% said they would likely upgrade to the iPhone 15.
Responses of Android owners when asked if they would be tempted to upgrade to USB-C iPhone 15
Apple has had the Lightning port on the iPhone for over 10 years. The company’s charging port was introduced in September 2012 with the iPhone 5, but in recent years all of Apple’s Macs and iPads have migrated to the more popular USB-C charging standard. Apple’s expected decision to switch the iPhone to USB-C this year has been facilitated by pressure to comply with new regulations implemented in Europe for all consumer mobile devices and laptops to use the universal charging standard.
Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 15 lineup at the “Wonderlust” event scheduled for September 12, along with the Apple Watch Series 9 and the second generation Apple Watch Ultra, among other potential new products.
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