[dblitt]

Notably, only the pro models support USB 3. The base 16/16 plus are still on USB 2. This hasn't changed from the 15 lineup when they switched to USB-C.

[unsnap_biceps]

what do you use that usb 3 speeds matter? The only thing ever plugged into my phones port is a charger.

[aucisson_masque]

I have a bad wired internet connection and use my phone to download anything over 1gb. takes 2 minutes instead of 2 hours.

also use it as a portable usb stick. when you are transfering stuff over 10gb, usb 3 is very very usefull.

[_ph_]

They said that the iPhone can record video directly to external storage, so you would need the faster USB speed for that. Quite a nice feature for productions which use the iPhone for professional video.

[baq]

Same thing you use prores log video for.