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

[Hooterville]

I caved

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

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How's fit on this case? Does it have visible parts of metal frame in the area of the CC button?

 

[Sal09]

How's fit on this case? Does it have visible parts of metal frame in the area of the CC button?

Fit is perfect on this one compared with my last Prestige.

 

[Sal09]

I caved

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Reward discount?

I thought we were broke?

 

[Hooterville]

Reward discount?

I thought we were broke?

Yea, I actually had a 30% off rewards discount code

I am broke, had to dig deep in the ole mattress to find a little money

 

[Zensō]

I caved

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I knew it.

 

[HouseofG]

I caved

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We need a sarcastically shocked face emoji for this thread.

 

[banek]

Yea, I actually had a 30% off rewards discount code

I am broke, had to dig deep in the ole mattress to find a little money

Why you had to remind me of that, now I’m struggling 😂😂

 

[Hooterville]

I'm thinking Sal has secretly placed his order also

 

[Hooterville]

Why you had to remind me of that, now I’m struggling 😂😂

Yep, 30% off is a pretty decent deal

 

[Fontvnilla]

Yea, I hope they make the Paragon in Black for the 16, thing is beautiful for the S25. Here's pictures of it for the S25 Ultra.
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How is the back material for the black Paragon? Assuming they use the same material for the iPhone version. Is it pretty resistant to fingerprints, oil, etc?

 

[Zensō]

With the tariffs starting to take hold, I have to wonder how long this case game is going to last. Seems like there might be an abrupt halt to our shenanigans coming pretty soon.

 

[banek]

How's fit on this case? Does it have visible parts of metal frame in the area of the CC button?

On mine I can see the metal frame all the way from top to bottom, but on the other side (where the volume buttons are) I can see metal frame only near the top and bottom corners.
Then on the bottom, I can see the metal just above the usb c port, but not near the corners…

 

[chrislwilliams]

How is the back material for the black Paragon? Assuming they use the same material for the iPhone version. Is it pretty resistant to fingerprints, oil, etc?

Yep so far pretty resistant to fingerprints and oil. Only thing I'm worried about are scratches and marks over time though.

 

[SammyxVine]

I was wanting a case that provided at least “military grade” protection, metal buttons and camera surround, good CC button, while weighing under 40 grams (this one is 38 grams). With those criteria the list is very short. I ended up with the Benks Prestige and I must say it’s pretty nice. Good fit, reasonably grippy, extremely comfortable to hold, there’s really not much to complain about. The buttons do rattle just a bit, but no more than most cases with metal buttons. I was somewhat skeptical because literally every Benks case I have ever purchased was returned due to defects, but this one is clean. For now it’s going to be my new daily driver, we’ll see how it fares over time.

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Is this one with the camera control button?

 

[banek]

Is this one with the camera control button?

Yes Prestige is available only with CC button, for Aurora you can choose.

 

[Cobalt Blizzard]

On mine I can see the metal frame all the way from top to bottom, but on the other side (where the volume buttons are) I can see metal frame only near the top and bottom corners.
Then on the bottom, I can see the metal just above the usb c port, but not near the corners…

I have exactly the same with my ArmorPro Prestige. At least, Benks sent me full refund.

 

[Zensō]

I have exactly the same with my ArmorPro Prestige. At least, Benks sent me full refund.

Mine is fine all the way around.

 

[Sal09]

I had a mushy action button. I put a piece of clear skin and that fixed it.

 

[Zensō]

Is this one with the camera control button?

Yes.

 

[Chevyguy2021]

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Please let me know what you think of the wallet? Any more pics?

 

[SeanOsman]

Please let me know what you think of the wallet? Any more pics?

Having used the Apple leather wallet for a while now, I found the new Benks wallet to be much too thick and edges too sharp. After two days, back to the leather and the Benks will be going up on Ebay soon.

Pitaka will be coming out with their woven wallet in about a month, which I'm really looking forward to.

 

[AnJarBo]

I had a mushy action button. I put a piece of clear skin and that fixed it.

You put the clear skin on the inside of the case or on the actual button of the phone?

 

[Sal09]

You put the clear skin on the inside of the case or on the actual button of the phone?

The buttons are removable. Push them and they will pop out.

I put one of these cut outs on the inside part of the button.

 

[Chevyguy2021]

Having used the Apple leather wallet for a while now, I found the new Benks wallet to be much too thick and edges too sharp. After two days, back to the leather and the Benks will be going up on Ebay soon.

Pitaka will be coming out with their woven wallet in about a month, which I'm really looking forward to.

Thank you! I currently use an Apple wallet as well. Super slim and great. I will keep an eye out for Pitaka. Thanks!