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

[Hooterville]

How is the fit ? Are the sides etc nice and tight ? Thanks

It's really good. Check Tee's live from last night here: 22:50

Hooter shoutout at: 10:10

 

[Hooterville]

I keep hoping for an announcement from Otterbox for an opaque Symmetry with a CC button.

How's that camo Onyx?

 

[dillsnufus]

Getting the Ringke Rugged Black case coming in too. I just ordered a Paragon so I emailed them asking if they plan to come out with one with a camera control button.

 

[DennisdeWit]

Here’s the Mous Clarity 3.0 after running it with my iPhone 16 Pro Max for a week. Geez. These cases are trash.

 

[Zensō]

I just ordered a Paragon so I emailed them asking if they plan to come out with one with a camera control button.

You’re going to get Tee in trouble.

 

[Pug72]

No one listens to me. 😔

😄

Ringke has a preview shot of coming cases, the rugged looking one looks new this year.

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Like the look of the Ringke Rugged Gear but fear it'll be as flimsy as the Onyx last gen.
Also....cut out.


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[Zensō]

How's that camo Onyx?

Just arrived on the porch, will report back later. Oh, and it’s black.

 

[chillip]

Back in the Air2, such a good case!

 

[dillsnufus]

Initial impressions I’m loving the Ringke Rugged case so far. It’s like Caudabe sheath synthesis and Uag had a baby

 

[Zensō]

How's that camo black Onyx?

So, there are some things to like about the Onyx, and some deal breakers as well.

What I like:

• The texture is nice, Caudabe-ish but not as grippy
• Resistant to fingerprints
• Looks clean and simple
• The integrated camera protector is kinda’ cool

What I don’t like:

• The TPU is too flexible
• The fit is loose, the sides pull away easily
• Slit buttons
• Lanyard slots
• A subtle MagSafe bump, ala Sheath and Air 1 is visible out of the box

Deal breaker:

• The lip above the camera control is super flimsy, like a rubber band. It won’t last long if you use the camera control much.

This seems like a case that has a lot of potential but ends up being a disappointment (to me) due to some design and material choices. It’ll be going back to Amazon. No offense to those who like it - enjoy your case!

 

[Hooterville]

So, there are some things to like about the Onyx, and some deal breakers as well.

What I like:

• The texture is nice, Caudabe-ish but not as grippy
• Resistant to fingerprints
• Looks clean and simple
• The integrated camera protector is kinda’ cool

What I don’t like:

• The TPU is too flexible
• The fit is loose, the sides pull away easily
• Slit buttons
• Lanyard slots
• A subtle MagSafe bump, ala Sheath and Air 1 is visible out of the box

Deal breaker:

• The lip above the camera control is super flimsy, like a rubber band. It won’t last long if you use the camera control much.

This seems like a case that has a lot of potential but ends up being a disappointment (to me) due to some design and material choices. It’ll be going back to Amazon. No offense to those who like it - enjoy your case!

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That’s what I was afraid of. Maybe try the rugged?

 

[chillip]

So, there are some things to like about the Onyx, and some deal breakers as well.

What I like:

• The texture is nice, Caudabe-ish but not as grippy
• Resistant to fingerprints
• Looks clean and simple
• The integrated camera protector is kinda’ cool

What I don’t like:

• The TPU is too flexible
• The fit is loose, the sides pull away easily
• Slit buttons
• Lanyard slots
• A subtle MagSafe bump, ala Sheath and Air 1 is visible out of the box

Deal breaker:

• The lip above the camera control is super flimsy, like a rubber band. It won’t last long if you use the camera control much.

This seems like a case that has a lot of potential but ends up being a disappointment (to me) due to some design and material choices. It’ll be going back to Amazon. No offense to those who like it - enjoy your case!

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Get the Air2. It’s perfect if you want a fairly slim case.

 

[Zensō]

That’s what I was afraid of. Maybe try the rugged?

Yes, I will probably try it based upon your recommendation.

 

[Zensō]

Get the Air2. It’s perfect if you want a fairly slim case.

I’m tempted, but I didn’t like it last year and it doesn’t look as if it’s changed much other than adding the cutout?

 

[Hooterville]

Getting the Ringke Rugged Black case coming in too. I just ordered a Paragon so I emailed them asking if they plan to come out with one with a camera control button.

I believe the black will be more durable, the camo just looks printed on to me.

 

[jimthing]

Do people try then return all the cases they get, or actually keep all these cases?

 

[Zensō]

Do people try then return all the cases they get, or actually keep all these cases?

For me it’s been about 50/50 the last few years.

 

[jimthing]

Really? I'm just using a temporary non-leather one, then will just buy a new leather one (probably Ryan London) when they release updated ones with the CC button (I don't like wasting money on endless cases, personally).

 

[Autokon]

Has anybody given the Meifigno a spin? I know its a super basic cookie cutter case style that MANY have...but until some of our favs get updated with camera buttons, seem like a decent option if you despise silicone. Been using Silicone since day 1 and I've just about had it with it. Ugh.

 

[Zensō]

Really? I'm just using a temporary non-leather one, then will just buy a new leather one (probably Ryan London) when they release updated ones with the CC button (I don't like wasting money on endless cases, personally).

I ended up with 15 cases last year, though there were a few duplicates. Returned about that many. I’m buying/keeping fewer this year, most likely around 6, with multiple colors of a couple, so really about 4 models. There are some people here and elsewhere who buy many more than I do.

 

[jimthing]

Fair enough – I'm quite conservative with my funds for such things, so two is about one too many for me, lol!
But then I do get the new iPhone every year since the 3G, too.

 

[Zensō]

Fair enough – I'm quite conservative with my funds for such things, so two is about one too many for me, lol!
But then I do get the new iPhone every year since the 3G, too.

I realize 15 phone cases sounds insane to most people. It’s a small indulgence since I don’t spend money on things like boats and sports cars. 😊