The buyer is advised not to update or restore the iPhone X in question. The eBay listing describes it as “ a true piece of collection for any Apple fanboy,” but there are a few caveats to owning the unique item. The eBay listing for the “ World's First USB-C iPhone” has already topped the $90,000 mark, and with nearly seven days left before the bidding closes that figure will likely go even higher. For perspective, one could buy 90 units of Apple's latest and greatest iPhone 13 Pro (and some cases) for the same amount. The final result is an engineering marvel, and it appears that people are willing to pay some heavy cash for it. Related: Why Apple Is Avoiding iPhone Switch From Lightning To USB-C To get around the hardware locks, Pillonel actually had to take apart MFi-certified Lightning cables from other brands to see how it all comes to life under layers of plastic and glue. Of course, Apple doesn’t make it easy to rip apart the Lightning port to study the engineering behind it, and it is unlikely that Apple will get rid of it anytime soon. Ken Pillonel recently documented the whole journey behind the challenging project with a YouTube video, which makes it clear that the task is not for the faint-hearted.īased in Switzerland, Pillonel had to import parts all the way from China and reverse engineered multiple components to understand how the Lightning connector actually works. An engineering student recently replaced the Lightning port on an iPhone X with a functional USB Type-C port, and it appears that those with a knack for collectibles are willing to pay a substantial amount for the one-of-a-kind Apple device.

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