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

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TechnicallyTee said:
I have the Grip case with the button and I feel it works a little better than Supcase. I wish I could do a video on it but they want me to hold off.
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Thanks for info! Sounds like it's not as solid as the Spigen and Apple CC buttons, but is serviceable maybe. Looking forward to the video whenever they allow you to release.
 
Zensō said:
They’re definitely not for everyone. I think it depends upon one’s lifestyle and propensity to drop their phone. Some might also prefer to be able to toss the phone around and not think about it, which I totally get. Personally, I’m a prime candidate for a few reasons: one, I’m retired; two, in many years of owning iPhones I can count the number of times I’ve dropped a phone on one hand; and finally, I’m on the iUP so damaging the phone would be no more than a minor expense and inconvenience.
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That’s fair. I’m still working and I have to commute to work five days a week. I also tend to drop my phone although not very often. I do have Apple Care Plus but I prefer not having to rely on it and use it. It’s just there for peace of mind. I’ve only had to use it once in the past. I’m okay with cases that provide all round protection but are not bulky. I’m happy with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T.
 
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Ordered and returned more cases than I care to count. I'm sticking with OEM from here onward. I have one clear and one Ultramarine. I'm done now, these fit all the scenarios I find myself in and don't make the phone feel like a cheap piece of plastic.
 
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Jumped on the Amazon deal. Couldn't bring myself to buy a Caudabe or Phone Rebel with the CC cutout.
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Phone Junky said:
Jumped on the Amazon deal. Couldn't bring myself to buy a Caudabe or Phone Rebel with the CC cutout.
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I did the same on Amazon. I had a "Black" one but returned it cause it was basically just navy blue and the dust looked horrible. This Ultramarine is awesome, it looks so different depending on what your ambient lighting is. Great color!
 
Zensō said:
Supcase uses copper rods and the button is not great. Clicking is fine, but swiping is janky compared to the buttons with a printed circuit board (Apple, Otterbox, Spigen). Hopefully the dBrand button is better.
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just my opinion, but i don’t notice much difference between apple silicone, spigen ultra hybrid t and supcases button. supcase is slightly less sensitive to swiping but not enough to be a problem.
 
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darrinS said:
just my opinion, but i don’t notice much difference between apple silicone, spigen ultra hybrid t and supcases button. supcase is slightly less sensitive to swiping but not enough to be a problem.
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I suppose it depends on how one uses the button. For instance, I’ve been using it for subtle, smooth zooms while shooting videos. The Apple button is the best option for this purpose. The OB and Spigen buttons are okay, but not quite as smooth. The Supcase can’t be used for this at all; it’s simply not sensitive enough to avoid appearing jerky in videos. That’s been my experience, anyway.

That said, the best approach is to activate the zoom via the button and then control the zoom on the screen by dragging over the new slider that appears adjacent to the button. This allows for a wider continuous zoom range and the smoothest zooms.
 
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Zensō said:
I suppose it depends on how one uses the button. For instance, I’ve been using it for subtle, smooth zooms while shooting videos. The Apple button is the best option for this purpose. The OB and Spigen buttons are okay, but not quite as smooth. The Supcase can’t be used for this at all; it’s simply not sensitive enough to avoid appearing jerky in videos. That’s been my experience, anyway.

That said, the best approach is to activate the zoom via the button and then control the zoom on the screen by dragging over the new slider that appears adjacent to the button. This allows for a wider continuous zoom range and the smoothest zooms.
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that explains why i haven’t noticed a great difference, i don’t shoot videos normally and i haven’t ever used the cc button for zooming while taking a video. but that makes total sense. in my past life i had a production company and shot a ton of commercials. since then i guess i have ptsd and rarely shoot videos.
 
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Got my Pitaka in the Forest color today. It’s stunning and looks incredible against the white titanium phone. Unfortunately having Amazon sending me a new one due to some imperfections and you can slightly see the MagSafe ring through the back. I was worried about that with the case being so thin. Hopefully the new one coming Thursday is better.

I’ll post pics tomorrow because damn the case is definitely a keeper if I get a good replacement.
 
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Zensō said:
They’re definitely not for everyone. I think it depends upon one’s lifestyle and propensity to drop their phone. Some might also prefer to be able to toss the phone around and not think about it, which I totally get. Personally, I’m a prime candidate for a few reasons: one, I’m retired; two, in many years of owning iPhones I can count the number of times I’ve dropped a phone on one hand; and finally, I’m on the iUP so damaging the phone would be no more than a minor expense and inconvenience.
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Curious if you use them with a screen protector. I always seem to end up ripping off the protector when I use the Pitaka (or similar) because they are so thin, the added thickness of the screen protector is annoying lol
 
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AnthroMatt said:
Curious if you use them with a screen protector. I always seem to end up ripping off the protector when I use the Pitaka (or similar) because they are so thin, the added thickness of the screen protector is annoying lol
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So far, yes. I tried a few and ended up with the Belkin UG2 mostly because it’s one of the thinnest (.29mm). The Spigen and Torras both felt too thick. I may try going without at some point, but for now I’m satisfied with the Belkin.
 
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Just got the Cyril ultra sheer mag.

Fit is really good. Camera button cut out isn’t offensive. Grip is amazing. There’s tiny raised dots all along the sides.

It was on offer for £6 on Black Friday. Absolute bargain.
 
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