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The rotation these days is this one and the denim. Lint central 🤣
 

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I received the Black Belemay Leather Case and it’s a return as well. Just not into the bulk/weight and metal buttons protrude out too much. There are a list of other reasons but I’ve already posted my thoughts on the Saddle Brown version and the Black is the same.

Never been a leather case guy anyway but it piqued my interest because of it being one of the first leather cases on Amazon with CC button so wanted to try it but they’re not for me.

Also I noticed that now there is another brand that looks identical from the Belemay ones but cheaper. So if any of you are interested in these cases I’d personally go for the cheaper as I’m sure there no benefits to buying the more expensive Belemay ones.

Here’s the link: https://a.co/d/e23E98l
 
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I received the Black Belemay Leather Case and it’s a return as well. Just not into the bulk/weight and metal buttons protrude out too much. There are a list of other reasons but I’ve already posted my thoughts on the Saddle Brown version and the Black is the same.

Never been a leather case guy anyway but it piqued my interest because of it being one of the first leather cases on Amazon with CC button so wanted to try it but they’re not for me.

Also I noticed that now there is another brand that looks identical from the Belemay ones but cheaper. So if any of you are interested in these cases I’d personally go for the cheaper as I’m sure there no benefits to buying the more expensive Belemay ones.

Here’s the link: https://a.co/d/e23E98l
Back to the thinny thin ;)
 
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So I have been exclusively rocking the Aurora ArmorAir. It has been my favorite case!

I was looking for something a little refreshing but same style as I am all in on these thinny thin Benks cases.

Here’s the Benks Passion Green ArmorAir. It’s auch a great case! Aurora might take a backseat for a little bit. The colors on it are so refreshing and the texture on it is amazing just like the Aurora. Definitely another keeper for me.

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So I have been exclusively rocking the Aurora ArmorAir. It has been my favorite case!

I was looking for something a little refreshing but same style as I am all in on these thinny thin Benks cases.

Here’s the Benks Passion Green ArmorAir. It’s auch a great case! Aurora might take a backseat for a little bit. The colors on it are so refreshing and the texture on it is amazing just like the Aurora. Definitely another keeper for me.

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Tempted to order this one myself, only $26. on Amazon now
 
So I have been exclusively rocking the Aurora ArmorAir. It has been my favorite case!

I was looking for something a little refreshing but same style as I am all in on these thinny thin Benks cases.

Here’s the Benks Passion Green ArmorAir. It’s auch a great case! Aurora might take a backseat for a little bit. The colors on it are so refreshing and the texture on it is amazing just like the Aurora. Definitely another keeper for me.
Does the Benks ArmorAir, or the Apple Silicone case weigh more?
 
Does the Benks ArmorAir, or the Apple Silicone case weigh more?
The Benks ArmorAir is 29g and I believe Apple silicone is in the mid 30s (37g)? I would assume ArmorAir is lighter than the silicone but don’t quote me as I don’t know how much the silicone weighs.
 
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The Benks ArmorAir is 29g and I believe Apple silicone is in the mid 30s (37g)? I would assume ArmorAir is lighter than the silicone but don’t quote me as I don’t know how much the silicone weighs.
Thanks for the info. Oh, which phone do you have? Are you running a 15 or 16 Max?
 
The Benks ArmorAir is 29g and I believe Apple silicone is in the mid 30s (37g)? I would assume ArmorAir is lighter than the silicone but don’t quote me as I don’t know how much the silicone weighs.
Benks cases is too much heavy for that thiny case. Pitaka has only around 22g.
Apple silicon is best balance in protection and weight I think. Only 35g and all round protection.
 
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The new Silicone cases are indeed way better than previous years but the case will still pick up quite a bit of lint during normal use especially from jeans.
For me, I’d rather sacrifice a bit of lint that can be wiped off than a slippery case. So far, I’ve been rocking apple silicone cases (i think i have every color but black, star fruit and lake green) and the ghost 2.0 in my rotation.
 
Benks cases is too much heavy for that thiny case. Pitaka has only around 22g.
Apple silicon is best balance in protection and weight I think. Only 35g and all round protection.
Benks at 29g doesn’t bother me at all so I’m good. I prefer the Benks over Pitaka thin cases.

Not a fan of Apple silicone cases personally.
 
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Why are you expecting new cases? There will be new iPhone SE introduced and nothing else I think.
Uh they will have offer a case for the SE. If they do that, the feeling is that they will do their spring refresh then as well. Some less likely rumors have suggested that they may release the replacement to FineWoven.
 
Uh they will have offer a case for the SE. If they do that, the feeling is that they will do their spring refresh then as well. Some less likely rumors have suggested that they may release the replacement to FineWoven.
Of course there will be cases for new SE, but this thread is 16/Plus/Pro/Pro Max cases, not SE 😄. Spring refresh is only new colors, but old cases.
I don't believe they will release replacement for FineWoven, but will see.
 
Of course there will be cases for new SE, but this thread is 16/Plus/Pro/Pro Max cases, not SE 😄. Spring refresh is only new colors, but old cases.
I don't believe they will release replacement for FineWoven, but will see.
What? Reread what I wrote. The SE is the reason there is a chance for a new case. Otherwise it's just a spring refresh. Really not that hard to understand.
 
Do we think Apple will release new silicone case colours this week? Or is it too early?

The silicone case is my favourite for the 16 PM this year so I’m hoping for some new colours.
 
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