I’ve only dropped my phone a handful of times over the years, so am thinking of going ultra thin on the case.
I do however put my phone screen side down quite a bit and don’t run a screen protector, so interested in knowing how much of lip there is.
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I do however put my phone screen side down quite a bit and don’t run a screen protector, so interested in knowing how much of lip there is.
It’s 100% plastic on the ArmorAir Aurora. I tried ArmorPro Aurora and that was metal. I honestly prefer the plastic, the metal definitely looked a little more premium of course but seemed easier to scratch.
So having a thin case means “I don’t worry about my phone period”? I appreciate the predetermined notion lol
I can’t speak for with a screen protector but without one there are little raised corners on each side that allows for the phone to rest face down without it touching the screen.
I personally lay my phone on its back though so that’s not something I’m too concerned about.
OK, got it. So the ArmorPro Aurora is the only one with a metal ring. It also has metal buttons which makes sense. But then there’s this, which throws some confusion into the equation - it appears they’re now starting to ship the “dawnlight gold” (aka brown) ArmorTint with a gold metal ring. Not seeing a change on the other colors though, at least not yet.
Yea I saw that on their site I’d love that with a desert Ti but wouldn’t want the gold frame with my black phone
I really am liking the Pitaka. Ordering another one tonight. Leaning towards the Milky Way as I had one last year with the 15PM. They are very much improved over last year’s version. They were impossible to remove last year on the 15PM.
I am also liking the natural camera ring look on the Pitaka too. Goes great against the white titanium phone. If I had a black phone I would go Benks for the camera ring being black. Their choices I feel pair better with the black phone.
I totally agree if I had white or natural iPhone I would go Pitaka as well but Benks is perfect for the black iPhone.
By the way that Forest looks awesome on the white!
The Pitaka is essentially flush with a bare screen, and has a negative lip with a screen protector (the photo shows the Belkin UG2 on a Pitaka), so face down is out on hard surfaces. The Benks has a slightly higher lip, so there is some clearance, but only a fraction of a millimeter. Even with the Benks, there’s not enough clearance that I personally would be comfortable laying the phone face down as a regular thing.
Awesome guys, thanks for the feedback. Going to give it a try and just starting laying my phone camera side down.
Just curious ... does the Paragon have loose/rattle-y buttons like the Synthesis does?
I only put my phone face down at times on soft surfaces like if I’m on the couch or have something to place it on face down otherwise it’s on its back.
You just adjust and accustom yourself to this type of case and they just feel so great in hand and are so light. They’re obviously not for everyone and for some reason receive backlash from some but if you like it then you’ll completely understand why some of us love them.
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this is my current setup. supcase unicorn beetle mag stand and a dbrand skin.
Honestly, I am starting to hate the Spigen ultra hybrid T I’ve had to replace the case three or four times now because within a week meaning only using it once or twice the case has scratched. Initially, it was my car phone holder but now even if I use a MagSafe wallet it scratches . would probably recommend more people get the tough armor than this.
The uag Pathfinder was such a waste of money for me. Especially because I got one with a design on it for like 80 bucks the grips on the side feel awful and cumbersome. The camera control cut out is a little too big for comfort and the fit is pretty loose. Wish I came to this conclusion sooner when I can return it. I still emailed them to see if I can. oh and the case smells like glue from the process they use for design, which seems tacky to me. Wouldn’t recommend that case to anyone better off with the phone rebel six at that point.
The uag Pathfinder was such a waste of money for me. Especially because I got one with a design on it for like 80 bucks the grips on the side feel awful and cumbersome. The camera control cut out is a little too big for comfort and the fit is pretty loose. Wish I came to this conclusion sooner when I can return it. I still emailed them to see if I can. oh and the case smells like glue from the process they use for design, which seems tacky to me. Wouldn’t recommend that case to anyone better off with the phone rebel six at that point.
The exact same thing happened to me. Hope they send you another oneRebel Gen 6 replacement - went from raised fiber to a nice white dot on the edge that doesn't come off
Can't win for losing with this case.
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A thin expensive case with open ports and volume buttons screams “no worries” or “brave af” to me lol especially in a thread where people are worried about phonerbel cases buttons not having linings from defending against scratches between buttons lol
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I wish Benks would list the material in their product descriptions.
Agree completely...It seems like they are upgrading some of the models to aluminium camera rings which I think are the silver ones.
The black ones are plastic afaik and it seems like a crap shoot at this stage as to which one you will get. All the recent reviews on YT of the Golden Tide have the black plastic, and the photos on the website are all black plastic as well except for the main photo and that Sync one you showed earlier. Confusing to say the least.
Wow, this looks very good with Desert Titanium. I can't resist 😄This case looks even better in person 🔥
Great choice the Pitaka is and this colorway company branding isn’t so in your face …very subtle in person
EDIT: After 48 minutes after my order I received 15% Christmas discount from Pitaka 🤣🤣
For anyone interested: Code: MC15 expires Dec 11.
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