I've been using the same USB-C cable that came with my phone for about 8 months now and it's already looking pretty worn at the tip. The same thing happens with every one I buy - they break quickly and stop charging properly. Are there brands that actually last or are they all pretty much the same?
It's not that some last way longer than others, but most damage comes from how you use them: if you bend the cable while it's plugged in or yank it from the connector instead of pulling it out properly, it breaks way sooner. Decent brands like Anker, Belkin, or the originals from serious manufacturers hold up better because they have better shielding at the connector end, but honestly what matters is not being rough with them - avoid wrapping them tight while it's charging and pull the connector straight without forcing it.
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