Are USB-C ports less durable than micro USB?

Question

I've had a phone for a few years, and it hasn't been mistreated. Almost every morning I go to unplug my charger cable and it either fell out during the night or is so low that it falls it when I pick up the phone. There is no debris in the port. I've never had this problem with any older USB port (although I have had to clear debris once or twice).It really sucks that this phone is perfect apart from the charger port

tjoff · Accepted Answer

Or just a low quality cable?In general I'd say usb-c is considered far more durable than micro-usb. But as always, tolerances vary between products.

timonoko · Answer

There are two kinds of USB-C, "short" and "long". The connector is the same, but the plastic sleeve covers too much and the connector cannot go deep enough to click. Skillful operator likeme removes so much excess plastic that some metal stays exposed when plugged in. 8 millimeter seems to be the optimal connector length.

FinnKuhn · Answer

This honestly reminds me of this "experiment" in which the conclusion was, if I remember correctly, that USB C becomes loose faster, but continues to work for longer in total: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqtNleXhTRE

jimmoores · Answer

There probably _is_ something in the port compressed up against the back - try scraping around inside with a non-conductive pointy thing.

londons_explore · Answer

USB-D ought to need to pass this test before release:
Dip both plug and socket in water, sand, pocket lint, soil, and cat fur.
Plug in cable
Wiggle a bunch, tug the cable in a few random directions.
Disconnect, then repeat the process 10,000 times.
If the plug and socket still work correctly after that, then it's a good socket design. If not, it is insufficiently robust and the designers should redesign.

rozenmd · Answer

My Pixel 3 only "grips" the official Pixel 3 charger cable.Using my MacBook's USB C cable requires constant checking that it's still connected - could just be an extra "feature" Google added.

rasz · Answer

USB-C moves wear to the plugs just like micro USB. If your cable falls out its plug is 'spent'.

mardiyah · Answer

has nothing to do with its kindit's up to quality and brand, ie. whichever top notch one will serve well and be very durable, as money never lie

Are USB-C ports less durable than micro USB?

Or just a low quality cable?
In general I'd say usb-c is considered far more durable than micro-usb. But as always, tolerances vary between products.

This honestly reminds me of this "experiment" in which the conclusion was, if I remember correctly, that USB C becomes loose faster, but continues to work for longer in total: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqtNleXhTRE

There probably _is_ something in the port compressed up against the back - try scraping around inside with a non-conductive pointy thing.

My Pixel 3 only "grips" the official Pixel 3 charger cable.
Using my MacBook's USB C cable requires constant checking that it's still connected - could just be an extra "feature" Google added.

USB-C moves wear to the plugs just like micro USB. If your cable falls out its plug is 'spent'.

has nothing to do with its kind
it's up to quality and brand, ie. whichever top notch one will serve well and be very durable, as money never lie