https://www.appledystopia.com/reviews/usb-c-vs-lightning-pag...
"With Lightning, the connecting tabs are on the cable itself. USB-C has connecting tabs on the port."
This reddit comment thread describes a flaw where the USB-C device-end becomes clogged with dust, sometimes possible to clean out with a toothpick:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/9wdylm/usb_c_p...
This is a reddit post where people are complaining about lightning cables failing:
https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/5cjvlf/durability_o...
If you were buying a device, would you rather the port on your device wear out, or the cable that connects to it?