iPhone Air iPhone Air USB-C no DisplayPort??

[Mescagnus]

I find no definite information on this, and I get conflicting opinions:

Base iPhone 16 (and 16 Plus) have USB-C with USB 2.0 speeds. However, both still support DisplayPort, for AR glasses for example.

Does iPhone Air USB 2.0 USB-C support DisplayPort, or did Apple drop it, which would be a downgrade?

 

[citivolus]

We won’t know definitively until it’s actually released and someone tries it, but it looks like Apple removed it since it is not listed on the tech specs page for the iPhone Air whereas it is listed on the tech specs page for the iPhone 16:

iPhone Air - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for iPhone Air.

www.apple.com

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

www.apple.com

Pretty shocking that they went with USB2 in the first place, and if the Air also doesn’t support DisplayPort, then that pretty much eliminates it for me😕

 

[gomakoto]

Seems odd as even really old phones support this. And the air has a pro chip. Maybe they forgot to include it in description.

 

[citivolus]

I think there is a zero per cent chance that this is an oversight…

 

[4sallypat]

We won’t know definitively until it’s actually released and someone tries it, but it looks like Apple removed it since it is not listed on the tech specs page for the iPhone Air whereas it is listed on the tech specs page for the iPhone 16:

iPhone Air - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for iPhone Air.

www.apple.com

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

www.apple.com

Pretty shocking that they went with USB2 in the first place, and if the Air also doesn’t support DisplayPort, then that pretty much eliminates it for me😕

Noob question:

Can I ask what the DP feature does ? Is it for external displays like connecting to a monitor?

And USB2 is something I don't use on my iPhone - I just use the port to charge.

Maybe I don't see the disadvantages ?

 

[citivolus]

Yes DisplayPort is a specification that allows you to connect your iPhone to an external monitor. By limiting the speed to USB2, Apple has reduced the usefulness of the USB-C port on the iPhone Air since people cannot use it to connect external storage and other peripherals that require faster speeds.

 

[4sallypat]

Yes DisplayPort is a specification that allows you to connect your iPhone to an external monitor. By limiting the speed to USB2, Apple has reduced the usefulness of the USB-C port on the iPhone Air since people cannot use it to connect external storage and other peripherals that require faster speeds.

Ah thank you for that!

I understand now.

Didn't know people used iPhones like a computer or tablet (I am old school).

I never use the phone to connect to external devices so it's a moot point for me.

Q:
Instead of a cable connection, can the iPhone use Airplay wirelessly to connect to Apple TV and other screen sharing / casting monitors ?

 

[citivolus]

Yes, iPhone Air still supports AirPlay as you describe…