Even though a quick lighting cable purchase is often the best solution if you need your charger temporarily, using a fake lightning cable can significantly damage your iPhone and Apple devices. Apple charging elements have a regulator chip that regulates current during charging, syncing, and other processes. Fake chargers do not have this chip, meaning that your device is prone to overheating, which may damage the motherboard or your battery. Additionally, inferior quality materials may break and expose you and your device to electric shock. Most of these chargers do not have standard sizes, which might damage your lightning cable port. Cheaper products are better used temporarily for single-device use because they are susceptible to damage. Better yet, go for an MFI certified product because it adheres to Apple’s standardization guidelines.