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iPhone 16/Plus/Pro/Pro Max cases [MERGED]

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DJL311

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swerve147 said:
I was planning to post some pics and full impressions when I have some more time (I'll just post pics next time). But early thoughts after a few days are -- I really like the Smartish Gripmunk a lot (I have a 16 PM BT).

Fit is very good overall. Edges are snug (a little bit of play around camera cutout but nothing overly concerning) and there's a decent sized lip on the front for lying the phone face down. Cutouts on the bottom aren't precise, just box cutouts. But they are centered and the usb-c cutout is large, and overall have nice smooth rounded edges, so great pinky comfort. Buttons are cut-outs/non-floating but feel good. Feel in the hand is excellent overall - really appreciate the types of matte cases that leave no fingerprints or smudges, and the grooved sides add to the overall grip. Magsafe magnet strength is very good too, no issues.

The camera cutout though...5/10. It takes a bit of muscle memory to get used to pressing the button when you need to, but once you have it down, using its full function (pressing and swiping) isn't a problem. I'd much rather prefer a button cover. One less ingress/scratch point and less finger gymnastics would be much preferred.

You know it's a good case when you actually enjoy holding your phone and playing around with it while it's in your hand. I love having the Gripmunk on my phone. For now it's replaced my Apple silicone. I'm not sure I can go back to the slippery feel of the Apple case, despite it having the camera button cover.

So overalll for me 8-9/10. For $20 this case is a banger. A covered camera button would make this my main, no question.

I got the black tie affair (all black) version, so I can't speak to the colored cases unfortunately.
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I agree with how good it feels in the hand and the pinky comfort. I wish more companies would focus on smooth cutouts for the pinky like Smartish did this year.
 
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Jman13 said:
By picking up the phone. All the other buttons are on the top half of the phone. This is on the bottom half where you hold it, and when there’s a button it’s very easy to accidentally press when picking up the phone. I hit it accidentally all the time when I have the Apple silicone on.
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This. 👍
 
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Mr.C

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lornranger said:
For Apple Silicone Case, the CC button is too flush with the case. Quite a little too easy to activate the button. Also, screen lip with screen protector is too little. I am liking Otterbox Lumen a little better. Grippy TPU sides, tighter fit than ASC, more recessed CC button (makes it less likely to activate), more screen lip. What I didn't care for is the PC hard back. If there is microfiber lining on the back for the lumen like what beats case did, it would be 100% perfect!

For those who have Spigen Ultra Hybird T, how are you liking the button? I read some review that the button will wobble.
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I’m using that case right now. The button doesn’t wobble for me. It is very easy to accidentally touch it and activate the camera but I imagine it’s the same for all cases with the camera button cover. I just changed it to a double tap to prevent this from happening.
 
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Mr.C

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wickedrm said:
It takes quite a bit more than “picking up the phone” force to trigger the button. I’m sitting here trying to make it happen and in no way would I ever come close to squeezing the phone so hard as to trigger the camera control. Interesting. 😆
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That’s not the case for me. It was happening a lot for me as the button is quite sensitive at least on the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T MagSafe.
 
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Rimowa case in lilac blue. MagSafe is strong and camera control is readily accessible through cutout.

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illmatic41 said:
The best case for the 16 series are already discounted on Woot. wtf is going on.


electronics.woot.com

Apple iPhone 16 Case with MagSafe and Camera Control

Apple iPhone 16 Case with MagSafe and Camera Control
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Apple iPhone 16 PRO Case with MagSafe and Camera Control

Apple iPhone 16 PRO Case with MagSafe and Camera Control
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Apple iPhone 16 PRO MAX Case with MagSafe and Camera Control

Apple iPhone 16 PRO MAX Case with MagSafe and Camera Control
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Maybe this?

9to5mac.com

Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48% - 9to5Mac

According to new pre-order analysis from Ming Chi-Kuo, Apple is facing less demand for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16...
9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com
 
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just peaking at otterbox's website this morning, they are coming out with camera control defenders and symmetries. feel bad for the people who spent a lot of money buying the cases without camera control and have that massive cutout.

www.otterbox.com

iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series Clear with Camera Control

Clear Camera Control iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series for MagSafe case is designed to interact seamlessly with Apple MagSafe technology.
www.otterbox.com www.otterbox.com
 
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Delorean2006 said:
just peaking at otterbox's website this morning, they are coming out with camera control defenders and symmetries. feel bad for the people who spent a lot of money buying the cases without camera control and have that massive cutout.

www.otterbox.com

iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series Clear with Camera Control

Clear Camera Control iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series for MagSafe case is designed to interact seamlessly with Apple MagSafe technology.
www.otterbox.com www.otterbox.com
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They’re probably also updating the otterbox figura to include this camera control button. Weird how it was the only one with a cutout while the lumen had the cover.
 
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Delorean2006 said:
just peaking at otterbox's website this morning, they are coming out with camera control defenders and symmetries. feel bad for the people who spent a lot of money buying the cases without camera control and have that massive cutout.

www.otterbox.com

iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series Clear with Camera Control

Clear Camera Control iPhone 16 Pro Max Symmetry Series for MagSafe case is designed to interact seamlessly with Apple MagSafe technology.
www.otterbox.com www.otterbox.com
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They only have it on that clear Symmetry.

Where did you see that they are coming out with updated symmetry and defender cases?
 
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westernau said:
disappointed with Pitaka order placed on 16th Sep…unless they are working on new camera control button

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I ordered mini earlier this week. I saw the Preorder date on the US Site. As I am in Europe I ordered it through the EU Store and it was shipped today. Sadly it is coming from China and it will take 1-2 weeks I guess.
 
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Hooterville said:
They only have it on that clear Symmetry. They have no plans of updating the regular Symmetry and Defender cases.

Where did you see that they are coming out with updated symmetry and defender cases?
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www.otterbox.com

iPhone 16 Pro Defender Series Pro Case with Camera Control

Black Toughest MagSafe iPhone 16 Pro Defender Series Pro case provides protection against drops. Equipped with MagSafe, grippy texturing and anchors for straps.
www.otterbox.com www.otterbox.com
 
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