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

[havenyoung]

My Spigen Ultra Hybrid for iPhone 16 Pro arrived today. I thought that an article posted earlier stated they were covering their cutout with a captive button?

Apple case confirmed to cover Capture Button as Spigen follows suit

Accessory maker Spigen gave AppleInsider an early look at its new case for iPhone 16, highlighting the new Capture button with a special cover to support its touch functionality.

appleinsider.com

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They have a separate model called Ultra Hybrid T (touch?)

 

[chillip]

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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That will look good with a black iPhone.

 

[Pug72]

Yeah, will probs give it at least a rental from Amazon when it's there. 😏

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I'm not buying cases with camera cutouts, full stop. Hopefully someone not-Apple introduces covered buttons.

That lake green silicone looks great though. I'll try it on in-store when I trade in my current phone.

 

[NJRonbo]

I'm not buying cases with camera cutouts, full stop. Hopefully someone not-Apple introduces covered buttons.

I am going to keep stressing this...

I think case manufacturers were blind-sighted by the fact that there needs to be a conductive cover on the case that covers the camera control button to facilitate the needed finger gestures to operate that button.

None of these cases outside of what Apple, Beats, and perhaps one or two other companies mentioned here are currently implementing the needed conductive covering in their cases.

From Apple's MagSafe case product description (as well as Ottorbox and Beats):

"This case works seamlessly with Camera Control. It features a sapphire crystal, coupled to a conductive layer to communicate finger movements to the Camera Control."

I would bet most of the other case manufacturers being discussed in this thread DON'T have that feature. I only saw one manufacturer with this feature which you can find IN THIS POST.

 

[Itsedstech]

Does the Gen 6 have a cut out or for the new button ? Hard to tell in photo

If you squint really hard you can see the big ol dip and cut out on the gen 6

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I am going to keep stressing this...

I think case manufacturers were blind-sighted by the fact that there needs to be a conductive cover on the case that covers the action button to facilitate the needed finger gestures to operate that button.

Right. And I agree. But I'm also not in a hurry to case up. I ran my 15 Pro all year without a case - proved to me that cases are more for looks than functionality. So that's how I'm treating them going forward.

 

[NJRonbo]

Right. And I agree. But I'm also not in a hurry to case up. I ran my 15 Pro all year without a case - proved to me that cases are more for looks than functionality. So that's how I'm treating them going forward.

That will work. It will take time for all these case manufacturers to catch up and implement the needed feature.

 

[HouseofG]

But, again, hasn't this been a thing with Android phones for some time? Why the need to play catch-up (other than the specific dimensions of this series of course)?

 

[Hirah82]

Has anyone ever tried Moft cases…one minute I was looking at this thinking it’s a risky buy and the next thing I know…the need for a thin almost naked case took over and I pre ordered this 🙈

 

[HouseofG]

Has anyone ever tried Moft cases…one minute I was looking at this thinking it’s a risky buy and the next thing I know…the need for a thin almost naked case took over and I pre ordered this 🙈

Oh, Snap. Sorry, couldn't resist. Interesting. I've never heard of them. For what it's worth, my Fakespot Guard "approves" this seller:

...unlike Supcase:

 

[ryansebiz]

I am going to keep stressing this...

I think case manufacturers were blind-sighted by the fact that there needs to be a conductive cover on the case that covers the action button to facilitate the needed finger gestures to operate that button.

None of these cases outside of what Apple, Beats, and perhaps one or two other companies mentioned here are currently implementing the needed conductive covering in their cases.

From Apple's MagSafe case product description (as well as Ottorbox and Beats):

"This case works seamlessly with Camera Control. It features a sapphire crystal, coupled to a conductive layer to communicate finger movements to the Camera Control."

I would bet most of the other case manufacturers being discussed in this thread DON'T have that feature. I only saw one manufacturer with this feature which you can find IN THIS POST.

I think you mean Camera Control (not Action button).

 

[chillip]

Black iPhones will blend nicely with black cases with cutouts for the camera button.

 

[NJRonbo]

I think you mean Camera Control (not Action button).

Yes, typo. Thank you. I will correct it.

 

[Hirah82]

Oh, Snap. Sorry, couldn't resist. Interesting. I've never heard of them. For what it's worth, my Fakespot Guard "approves" this seller:

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...unlike Supcase:

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Lovely ☺️

 

[Hooterville]

I can't handle the HOLE

 

[Zensō]

I can't handle the HOLE

Yeah, it’s bad. UAG still doesn’t have an Action button on all of their cases, much less a Camera Control button. They may get it figured out… just in time for the iPhone 18.

 

[BonesNStones]

Ultramarine ordered.

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How did you get it so cheap?!

 

[darthbane2k]

How did you get it so cheap?!

That’s corporate discount (10%) but before VAT

 

[Zensō]

The Nomad Rugged has a new color (Desert). Too bad about the CC cutout, though at least it has a screen-side lip compared to some cases that have the entire section missing (looking at you, Mous).

 

[Hooterville]

The Nomad Rugged has a new color (Desert). Too bad about the CC cutout, though at least it has a screen-side lip compared to some cases that have the entire section missing.

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Wonder if they fixed the cutouts on the bottom?

 

[Zensō]

Wonder if they fixed the cutouts on the bottom?

My guess… no. It’s funny how, now that we have the unsightly CC HOLE to contend with, the symmetrical cutouts on the bottom seem like less of a big deal.

 

[DennisdeWit]

This is the one I bought for that same reason. More up front, but if it's as nice as it looks, it's worth it. Plus, they did a product video where they changed a lot from the Clarity 2.0. I didn't have that either, but it seems like a lot of the largest criticisms (thicker, not much camera protection, glossy and slippery) were addressed in the 3.0.

So, I went through with the order of the Clarity 3.0 case. Very interested in seeing if this case will be as good as the Phone Rebel.

 

[azhava]

Speck Presidio 2 Grip has the cutout, but I like the chamfer on it and that it has a lip on the screen side. I think I'd actually prefer the button recessed like that so I'm not accidentally tapping it all the time.

 

[CooKieMoNs7eR]

Found an alternative "alcantara" case I guess it'll have the same feel as fine woven if anyone is interested, I haven't tried any of these..

Alcantara Full-Wrap iPhone Case (Forest Green)

Both sides of this case are wrapped with authentic Alcantara made in Italy. We hand selected each color of Alcantara to ensure that they are classic but not tacky, vibrant but not glaring. The suede-like touch of Alcantara gives it an extremely comfortable and firm grip. The camera frame and...

almatechnology.net