Mine hasn’t caused any damage. I’ve been using it for a year now.
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Other If so many of yall put your iPhone in a case, why does iPhone color choice matter? Sometimes I wish Apple gave us no choice at all.
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Mine hasn’t caused any damage. I’ve been using it for a year now.
I have owned every iPhone since the original... and over the years... I have probably tried at least 1 clear case on every one of them... and given each one... about a month of trial... they all pretty much suck.
I never liked clear cases. Something about them just seems ghetto. It definitely cheapens the overall look of the phone, IMO.
Just seen the new Apple cases for iPhone 12 and noticed that the bottom is now covered, which makes the phone color dilemma even less relevant now.
Just seen the new Apple cases for iPhone 12 and noticed that the bottom is now covered, which makes the phone color dilemma even less relevant now.
In my opinion it’s doesn’t but then again my case is for my benefit and not to impress others. I think the Apple cases are poor and overpriced for what they are. Plenty of choice out there though.
Now see for me starting with the iPhone 8 Plus I’ve used apples official leather cases because I like the look but just as importantly for me it’s easy ingress and egress when putting it in and taking it out. I frequently take it out of the case when I’m at phone to admire the feel, build quality, and look/color. I’m a minority case probably. i don’t use vault-like cases like otter box Because yeah then I wouldn’t go through the difficulty. So yes color is important to me
Same. Always have. I do not get the desire to cover up such a beautiful phone. But that's just me.
You would have loved 2010. The iPhone 4 only came in black (white had been announced, but was delayed), AT&T was the only carrier, and the only choice was 16 GB or 32 GB of storage.
To me the cases are uglier than any scratch or dent... so no, i never use a case and that is why the phone color matters to me
Phones slip out of pocket too easily for me to go without case. At least with case it helps protect when it hits floor/parking lot. My 3G with its cracks from drops have had me using cases.
I think I would wait until/unless I decide to get accessories. For now, a $14 clear amazon case.
same here however I only use it while at work and the gym. At home and everywhere else I have no case on it.
If I did that it would be smashed within days. Kids and hard floors aren’t great for such fragile smartphones. I’m also incredibly clumsy and tend to drop my phones an awful lot.
I'm one of the few left rockin' the bumper case! Have used a Bumper since they became a thing (iPhone 4, I think)... I love that they protect the corners while still being able to show off the rest of the phone (and they are small)!
They are becoming harder and harder to find though! I haven't been able to find one yet for the 12 Pro, but I am on the look out!
They are becoming harder and harder to find though! I haven't been able to find one yet for the 12 Pro, but I am on the look out!
I understand. I rarely drop my phone and when I do it's usually when I'm highly medicated.
To me, broken screens from drops onto tile floors are uglier than any case. 😎To me the cases are uglier than any scratch or dent... so no, i never use a case and that is why the phone color matters to me
For me, I want to avoid the time, energy and stress of replacing my phone. So, I use a case.
Here is an interesting case that has glass on both sides, a metal bumper and the front and back glass panels attach with magnets.
KMXDD Case Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max Double Sided Glass Magnetic Case 360 Full Body [Magnetic Adsorption] Aluminium Alloy Metal Bumper Clear Cover(12ProMax,Blue)
KMXDD Case Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max Double Sided Glass Magnetic Case 360 Full Body [Magnetic Adsorption] Aluminium Alloy Metal Bumper Clear Cover(12ProMax,Blue)
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Thanks. I have an ESR kickstand case for my X now and love it. I always try to get ESR cases. Have them on my iPads. I will be trying one of these. Appreciate the tip.Might want to look at this one. It’s a clear case. And ESR cases are pretty good I find.
ESR Metal Kickstand Case Compatible with iPhone 12 mini 5.4-inch Patented Design Two-Way Stand, Clear
ESR Case Compatible with iPhone 5.4 Inch 12 Mini, Patented Design, Two Ways to Tilt, Case with Metal Kickstand Compatible with iPhone 12 Mini, Transparentwww.amazon.co.uk
ESR Metal Kickstand Case Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max 6.7-inch Patented Design Two-Way Stand, Clear
ESR Case Compatible with iPhone 6.7 Inch 12 Pro Max, Patented Design, Two Ways to Tilt, Case with Metal Kickstand Compatible with iPhone iPhone 12 Pro Max, Clearwww.amazon.co.uk
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Has anyone used the Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal? I've been using the Spigen Neo Hybrid Herringbone on my iPhone 8 and have been happy with it, but have never used a clear case. The price is pretty great on Amazon (lower than buying it direct).
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iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro Case Neo Hybrid Crystal
The iPhone 12 Case / iPhone 12 Pro Case Neo Hybrid Crystal protects with style and the dual-layered body design and rigid frame adds daily protection with extra grip.
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Bumper woukd be my favorite choice - please let us know if you find bumpers for the 12 iPhones!?!
I bought it once for one of my previous iPhone. It was to slippery for me, so I discontinued using it. I have pretty much stuck to silicone cases from Apple and never had a phone breakage in spite of the many drops.Has anyone used the Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal? I've been using the Spigen Neo Hybrid Herringbone on my iPhone 8 and have been happy with it, but have never used a clear case. The price is pretty great on Amazon (lower than buying it direct).
iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro Case Neo Hybrid Crystal
The iPhone 12 Case / iPhone 12 Pro Case Neo Hybrid Crystal protects with style and the dual-layered body design and rigid frame adds daily protection with extra grip.
So far I found this (this is for the Pro, but you can select the regular 12 as well). https://shop.rhinoshield.io/shop/ap...o&category=crashguard-nx&caseColor=royal_blue
It's a little on the big/thick side for my liking, but so far it's the only one I can find!
Spigen Clear case with glass on back. I use a clear case so I can see my beautiful phone until such time as I can go without. Unfortunately, clear cases tend to yellow over time, but the Spigen glass on the back makes it less probable. Love the new ceramic coating to prevent screen cracking so will go without any glas screen protector this time and see how it works out.
The problem with clear cases, for me, is they always seem to discolor and turn into dirty light brown cases. And, they also show a lot of smudges. The apple clear case I bought last year - the pricey one - it’s hands down the best clear case I’ve ever seen. No discoloring. But, it still shows a lot of smudges on the back.