What’s MFI Certification?
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.
How to recognize MFI?
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. 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 of a few euros from the supermarket or from a budget website are almost never certified, for example.
Advantages of MFI Cables
You can prevent damage to your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device with a good cable. A poorly fitting cable can damage the Lightning connector of your device. Your battery can also break because it gets too hot or because the cable doesn't protect against short circuit, 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, so you don't have to keep buying new cables.