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

[Zensō]

Anyone have any experiences with Aramid 1500 cases that have the silicon or TPU sides ? Cheers.

I ran the Pitaka Pro on my 15PM last year. A very nice case, with super build quality, generally comfortable in the hand, though that particular year model was squared off too sharply on the back. This year’s version has resolved that issue but introduced others. Bulkier than the ultra slim models of course, but softer in the hand for sure. The big downside to most, if not all, of the hybrid aramid/TPU cases is that they have that smooth matte finish which shows every fingerprint and smudge. If you’re not up to wiping the case three times a day, it’s going to look greasy. This is much less of a problem on the thinner cases with more surface texture protruding through the finish.

 

[Sal09]

Apple should buy Nomad imo.

 

[Zensō]

Apple's own cases should be dominating the case market. So why don't they?

It's the terrible slippery, fingerprint-laden, lint-collecting silicon they use. That's why.

Apple should make a vegan leather case already. So dumb for them not to.

Yup. The closest thing to what you’re describing is the Otterbox Cactus Leather Symmetry. It’s unfathomable to me that OB doesn’t offer that case with their excellent camera control button.

 

[elmoss]

You’re going to find it very difficult to convince most anyone around here that Nomad (even with what they call “Horween”), was better than Apple’s leather in its prime. Also, hate to tell you but when your case starts to get patina, it’s going to become more “sticky” too. That’s just part of the process.

Disagree. Not trying to convince anyone lol.
Personally I only buy black so patina is not a big issue.
Have had nomad horween cases and folios for years, my wife just had a 12 pro max brown folio for 3 years no stickiness at all.

Apple leather was always cheap.

 

[kirbysmartsdawg]

Apple should buy Nomad imo.

They should, but they won’t. They don’t want anything to do with leather.

 

[kirbysmartsdawg]

Disagree. Not trying to convince anyone lol.
Personally I only buy black so patina is not a big issue.
Have had nomad horween cases and folios for years, my wife just had a 12 pro max brown folio for 3 years no stickiness at all.

Apple leather was always cheap.

All the leather except a couple of cheap. But if you have anything other than black, you could see that Nomad doesn’t patina like the Apple cases did. You can call them cheap if you like, but Nomad is not high quality leather either.

 

[VSMacOne]

Süti

We design minimalist Apple accessories for those that believe less is more.

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I’ll second that. Unlike the Nomad one, the Suti does not use sticky tape so it can be removed without worrying about wearing out the tape.

 

[elmoss]

All the leather except a couple of cheap. But if you have anything other than black, you could see that Nomad doesn’t patina like the Apple cases did. You can call them cheap if you like, but Nomad is not high quality leather either.

We have had brown folios for 5 plus years, they go a real patina, not just grime /dirt like apples leather patina used too.
Apple stopping making leather cases was nothing to do with being eco,

 

[darrinS]

here’s my dbrand grip. i’ve never had a black skin. shows fingerprints easily. eventually will switch it up unless magbak releases a cc button case.

 

[aj11fan]

Me personally I can’t stand cases with the imitation leather idc how close they come to the real thing. I’d prefer a case with parents than the fake stuff.

 

[Hooterville]

here’s my dbrand grip. i’ve never had a black skin. shows fingerprints easily. eventually will switch it up unless magbak releases a cc button case.
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Nice, can you hook me up with that wallpaper?

 

[darrinS]

Nice, can you hook me up with that wallpaper?

let me find the site i bought it from. was inexpensive.

 

[Boardiesboi]

Nomad olde dublin for the iPhone 16 PM.

Much darker than I thought and definitely darker than the box art.

Also seen some posts about it discoloring. Hope mine doesn’t do that.

 

[elmoss]

Nomad olde dublin for the iPhone 16 PM.

Much darker than I thought and definitely darker than the box art.

Also seen some posts about it discoloring. Hope mine doesn’t do that.

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Mate, you should give the traditional a go, all horween leather, moulds to the phone and correct cutouts, also same size as Apple silicone. Not taller.

Only black or rustic brown though.

 

[Expos of 1969]

Nomad olde dublin for the iPhone 16 PM.

Much darker than I thought and definitely darker than the box art.

Also seen some posts about it discoloring. Hope mine doesn’t do that.

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Certainly false marketing with regards to the color. Do they not have opticians where Nomad is based?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Mate, you should give the traditional a go, all horween leather, moulds to the phone and correct cutouts, also same size as Apple silicone. Not taller.

Only black or rustic brown though.

If they sold the olde dublin in traditional, that would’ve been my choice

 

[Mr.C]

The white CC button on the Apple clear case is a perfect match with the MagSafe Battery. 👌🏻

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The Spigen Ultra Hybrid T also has a white CC button cover. The case is just as good as the official Apple one if not better and it’s much cheaper.

 

[Mr.C]

All I want is for Apple to release a solid leather alternative next year. It was the best case for years on end!

That’s not going to happen. Apple has clearly decided to discontinue any leather accessories for synthetic materials.

 

[kirbysmartsdawg]

Nomad olde dublin for the iPhone 16 PM.

Much darker than I thought and definitely darker than the box art.

Also seen some posts about it discoloring. Hope mine doesn’t do that.

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It looks like you already have some discoloration in the middle.

 

[SeanOsman]

Here is the reply that I got this morning from Banks when asked about releasing the Aurora Armor Pro with Camera Control button. Has anybody received the Prestige yet? Curious as to if they used copper rods on the Prestige and are just updating the Aurora with PCB, or if the Prestige already uses PCB...

 

[HouseofG]

Here is the reply that I got this morning from Banks when asked about releasing the Aurora Armor Pro with Camera Control button. Has anybody received the Prestige yet? Curious as to if they used copper rods on the Prestige and are just updating the Aurora with PCB, or if the Prestige already uses PCB...

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Thanks for this. 2-3 months!

 

[Pug72]

The 600D ArmorPro with cc button is there to buy for the 16 Pro. Hopefully the Pro Max version will be available very soon.

 

[ElectricalApple]

Here is the reply that I got this morning from Banks when asked about releasing the Aurora Armor Pro with Camera Control button. Has anybody received the Prestige yet? Curious as to if they used copper rods on the Prestige and are just updating the Aurora with PCB, or if the Prestige already uses PCB...

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My prestige is on the way. I'm in Canada so probably another week or so, I'll send over some pictures when I get it.

 

[DennisdeWit]

I basically upgraded the Sheath in a Mous way. I bought an Ali sillicon camera control button (it is VERY sensitive, just as good as Spigen’s) and put it in the cutout. Of course, the edge of the case has a very small bulge now. But it’s ok.

 

[Knowimagination]

Thanks for those that mentioned the tineeowl cases. Snagged a stone one for 12 bucks and I’m really impressed for the price. The neutral color case paired with a matte protector has been a game changer for my dumb phone iPhone setup.

I also really like the texture and rounded sides more than I thought I would.