Question: what is the difference between usb c connector and lightning connector?
Answer: Lightning connectors use far fewer pins than USB-C, but the latter doesn't use all of its pins. Although USB-C uses 18 pins, only 9 are used at the same time. This allows the connector to be reversible. Lightning only uses 8 pins, however, the plug fits into the receptacle in a way which allows it to be reversible.