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Do you use a case on your iPhone?

  • Yes

    Votes: 1,309 65.5%
  • Yes, but will be removing it

    Votes: 80 4.0%
  • No

    Votes: 440 22.0%
  • No, but will be getting one

    Votes: 19 1.0%
  • Sometimes

    Votes: 151 7.6%

  • Total voters
    1,998
The major reason I use a case is to enable me to handle the phone roughly. That way with a case on, I don’t have to think twice about throwing/sliding the phone onto a table. Also when it falls, the side edge protection saves the screen from cracks.
Also conversely I want to hide the Apple logo but love iOS so... 🤪
 
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Its only been a few hours, but as a non case user, the 17 Pro feels way better in my hand than the 16 Pro. The 16 hurt my hands like crazy. I guess its the material change? We’ll see if this lasts but for now Im happy
 
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I just use Apple's silicone back case. It's not bulky and feels better in hand. I've tried 3rd party silicone cases, but they seem to age quickly and doesn't have the same feel.
 
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Typically no. I've owned most generations of the iPhone since OG iPhone, and only dropped my phone 4 times. Once on concrete (iPhone X).

I've never smashed front or back glass touchwood. Although now that i've put this out there i expect this record will now go south.

I use a screen protector and skins instead.
 
Again, just at work. I like my Ringke case, just waiting for my 17PM Cosmic Orange 256GB.

If you're dropping more than $100 for a case and tempered glass, why not just get Apple Care+?
 
I used to go caseless with the 4-6s and around the time I got the 7, I started using cases. This year I thought about going caseless, but after seeing dents and scratches all over the web on the Pros, I am in a case now. If I had gotten the Air, I don’t think I’d be in a case.
 
Again, just at work. I like my Ringke case, just waiting for my 17PM Cosmic Orange 256GB.

If you're dropping more than $100 for a case and tempered glass, why not just get Apple Care+?
AppleCare+ doesn’t cover cosmetic damage; only serious issues that impact the phone’s functionality, like cracked glass. On top of that, I don’t have the time to drop everything and head to the Apple Store at short notice. At the end of the day, these are tools, not fashion statements. That’s why I always use a case and screen protector, and I’ve never had a single issue with damage on any of my previous phones.
 
I rotate between a Jetech storm blue case and an ESR clear case.

I also have an Apple Storm Blue silicone case an a Rhinoshield case; I haven't used those 2 in a while though.

The Rhinoshield is a bit thick and its edges are sharp they hurt my fingers lol.

I feel like my phone gets hotter easily in clear cases vs other cases, I could be wrong though lol.
 
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I took delivery of my new iPhone Air on Friday and ordered a new PITAKA carbon fiber MagSafe case for it this morning.
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I have a PITAKA carbon fiber case on my 15 Pro Max and it has done a great job keeping this phone in pristine condition over the years so choosing this brand for my new iPhone was an easy decision.
 
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