iPhone 16/e/Plus/Pro/Pro Max cases

[Mike4AU]

Camping out in this thread has turned me into a case addict. I am enjoying my visits here. I have been using my RL case for several days now and I am still thrilled with it. That said, I don’t think I can resist getting a Year of the Snake Pitaka case. If I do get it, that would be case number 8.

I have owned a bunch of different iPhones and have never purchased more than 3 cases for each phone. That CC button appears to have had a pernicious impact on case buying. Unbelievable.

 

[JBlass421]

Nice, which shows the least fingerprints?

They’re both the same, I wouldn’t say one is better than the other in comparison of those two. They both have the woven texture which makes them lesser fingerprint magnets.

 

[JBlass421]

While I love my Pitaka thinny thin this is gorgeous. I second the armor air. Have the all black version and it’s an amazing case. Would look so stealth with the black phone. Vader look.

Yes you’re right, it is super stealthy and looks awesome but I prefer the woven textured ones for the feel, grip and less fingerprints.

 

[JerseyJon]

View attachment 2476120View attachment 2476119Yes you’re right, it is super stealthy and looks awesome but I prefer the woven textured ones for the feel, grip and less fingerprints.

Yes sir! That woven texture is awesome. That looks so sweet, So sleek! I have the pitaka version with the silver camera ring. Matches the natty TI perfectly.

 

[jetsam]

I bought the new ESR clear case with camera control. ($17 from Amazon.) It is very similar to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T. However, I like the ESR better for these reasons:

1. Noticeably grippier
2. Slightly better camera control
3. It appears to be a bit more protective.

After an hour on my phone, it's a keeper. I'll see what I think in a week. Fortunately, it's an easy Amazon return if necessary.

This is case #7 - the most I've ever bought in a single year. Thanks, enablers!

 

[Zensō]

@Zensō does your Arc Pulse look tighter around the bezel on the top left looking at your screen? When I look at my phone (screen on) the top left leaves barely any screen bezel from the bumper and the top right shows more bezel and looks uneven. I’m assuming all of them do that?

Just FYI, following up. After a few days and taking the upper piece off a couple of times, my matte black Arc is now seating perfectly centered. Not sure why, but I think perhaps there is a bit of a break in period for the polymer liner to seat in.

 

[thatappleguytoday]

Nice, please let us know if you have or get any scratches on the back?

Almost 3 weeks in. Zero scratches. It’s always bouncing around my cars cup holder too.

DBrand ghost 2.0 came in. First dBrand case. Love the grip and best clear case I’ve owned.
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Told ya you’ll love it 😉

 

[SweetLou122]

Out of the ghost 2.0 and trying the symmetry, cut out and all. Favorite case for the 15pm so had to give it a shot. Tineeowl also arrived, next up to try in the rotation.

 

[thatappleguytoday]

My EDC is quite simple these days. Ghost 2.0 been on the phone for almost 3 weeks and haven’t rotated a case since.

Probably why I’ve been MIA in here lol

 

[Hooterville]

My EDC is quite simple these days. Ghost 2.0 been on the phone for almost 3 weeks and haven’t rotated a case since.

Probably why I’ve been MIA in here lol

Praying my Ghost 2.0 arrives with a Seamaster also Man, that's a sweet combo

 

[thatappleguytoday]

Praying my Ghost 2.0 arrives with a Seamaster also Man, that's a sweet combo

I’m shocked that I haven’t switched it up at all. Nothing new out there worth the purchase.

 

[marinersaptcomplex]

Ultramarine Silicone is still my favorite. Excited to see the Spring 2025 colors

 

[Pug72]

I’m swapping between Ultramarine and Stone Grey.
Definitely my fave this year….so far.

 

[JBlass421]

Just FYI, following up. After a few days and taking the upper piece off a couple of times, my matte black Arc is now seating perfectly centered. Not sure why, but I think perhaps there is a bit of a break in period for the polymer liner to seat in.

Thanks for following up. Seemed like the one I had would have stayed the same but I won’t know since I’m returning it. For that price point I expected better alignment for sure, so glad to hear yours has improved.

 

[heyyitssusan]

I’m swapping between Ultramarine and Stone Grey.
Definitely my fave this year….so far.

both nice colors

 

[richxps]

Arc Ti is here, quality is amazing .. may throw on a matte dbrand skin, but I’ll see …

 

[elmoss]

Out of the ghost 2.0 and trying the symmetry, cut out and all. Favorite case for the 15pm so had to give it a shot. Tineeowl also arrived, next up to try in the rotation.

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What’s it like to hold with cutout?

 

[DCIFRTHS]

That’s a looker. I mostly really like ultra thin aramid cases, but a couple of issues started wearing on me after extended use. One, the cutouts along the side get irritating after a while (I believe this is exacerbated because I’m a lefty)…

I don’t want to sound like an idiot, but that ship has sailed so many times …
Being a lefty, do you hold your phone in your left or right hand?

 

[kecinzer]

Arc Ti is here, quality is amazing .. may throw on a matte dbrand skin, but I’ll see …
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Very nice. Same combo as I have 👍 😄
Do you already combine skins and Arc? I tried on 14PM and Arc didn't fit with skin.

 

[shady16]

Arc Ti is here, quality is amazing .. may throw on a matte dbrand skin, but I’ll see …
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man this would look so good with the black iphone 16PM but sigh 300$ is a bit too much for a case imo

 

[elmoss]

Seriously $300 US??

 

[darrinS]

Seriously $300 US??

the titanium one. prices start at $70 i think. i’ve had one for the past few iphone series. might jump back in. 🤔

 

[kecinzer]

the titanium one. prices start at $70 i think. i’ve had one for the past few iphone series. might jump back in. 🤔

Yes, aluminium is for beginners, titanium is for heavy loyal users 😄

 

[richxps]

Very nice. Same combo as I have 👍 😄
Do you already combine skins and Arc? I tried on 14PM and Arc didn't fit with skin.

Going to try this week

 

[Zensō]

I don’t want to sound like an idiot, but that ship has sailed so many times …
Being a lefty, do you hold your phone in your left or right hand?

Left. The cutout around the CC button becomes annoying after an extended period. Right handers most likely wouldn’t experience this.