iPhone USB-C: the included cable caps you at 480Mb/s
iPhone 17, Air and 17e are USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s). Apple's support article lists only Pro models for 10Gb/s, and even those need a separate USB 3 cable rather than the one in the box.
iPhone 17, Air and 17e are USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s). Apple's support article lists only Pro models for 10Gb/s, and even those need a separate USB 3 cable rather than the one in the box.

Getting 4K 120Hz from a laptop to a TV depends on the ports at both ends, not just the cable. Calculating bandwidth per resolution shows exactly where 18Gbps and 48Gbps diverge.

A USB-C cable rated for 240W can still cap out at 480Mbps for data. Power ratings and data ratings are separate specifications carried by separate wires. Here is how to read e-marker requirements, speed tiers and length limits.

To run 4K 120Hz gaming, 8K or VRR you need HDMI 2.1 — and a certified Ultra High Speed cable. Bandwidth is 18Gbps versus 48Gbps. Here is the required bandwidth computed by resolution and refresh rate.