What's the Apple MFI certification for cables?

MFI stands for 'Made for iPhone/iPad' and is a quality mark from Apple for Lightning cables and other products. Apple has developed a test program that tests cables on safety and performance, among other things. Products receive an MFI certification if they pass that test. Approved cables get a special MFI chip. Your iPhone or iPad can recognize a safe cable via this chip. Using a cable without a chip? You'll get a notification on your device every once in a while that the cable isn't working properly.

Original Apple cables are always safe to use with your product. With cables from other brands, look for the MFI logo. You can find it on the packaging, for example. Almost all of our Lightning cables are certified cables. The difference between certified and non-certified cables is also reflected in the price. Because the extensive testing process costs money, certified cables are more expensive. Cheap cables that cost a few euros from the supermarket or a budget website are never certified, for example.

You can prevent damage to your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device with a good cable. A poorlr-fitted cable can damage your device's Lightning port. Your battery can also break if it gets too hot or because the cable doesn't prevent short-circuiting, for example. With an MFI cable, you can charge your device and transfer files as quickly as possible. Other than that, certified cables often last longer. That way, you don't have to keep buying new cables.