This is dope, someone made a solution that works like lightning and is usb-c aswell. The whole solution is tucked inside the phone body.

https://github.com/kenp-io/not-for-iphone-usb-c/tree/master/ip-x

BTW: the prototype is on eBay for 100'000 USD (started at 1 USD), I just hope it's not someone from Cupertino :-D

https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/165161363347?item=165161363347