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

[caligurl]

There’s a sticky thread for cases every year. When someone starts a duplicate thread you often end up with cross posting to multiple threads on the same topic and it becomes a headache to keep track of the discussions. Fortunately, the mods are great and usually merge the threads into the main sticky, which is what they did here.

i understand that. my understanding from what i read is another poster started one first and instead of merging the later (this) thread into his.... the earlier on got merged into the newer thread. that's what i meant by playing favorites.

 

[caligurl]

I've gotten my Apple Silicon Case Warranty replaced by the Apple Store. It can be done as long as the defect isn't the result of a drop or some super obvious mutilation to the case.

The only nit was that Apple Store can't grab a case off the shelf and just give it to you. I had to go in, show the case to them, they agree to Warranty it. Then Apple puts in a request for a replacement case (from a different stock pile). I had to come back maybe a week later and get my replacement (kept the old one until then). I think I had to turn in the old case, too.

mine was definitely from a drop... in hind site should have warrantied hubby's peeling one!

 

[Sal09]

More pics later.

 

[Pug72]

Keeping all or trying and returning ones not keen on?

 

[Placehold5894]

I need idea's for a case this year for an iPhone 16 Pro must be tough/rugged as I work outdoors. I usually go with the otterbox defender series but this year the case looks like dogsh1t with the camera button completely notched out.

 

[Shawn0813]

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What is the name of the blue case.

 

[iFone88]

I bought from Apple right after the event on Monday.

Anyone else with a Pro Max silicone case can comment on the inside if it looks like mine or if it shows a ring and the wording?

Mine from Apple has no magsafe imprint on the inner case and also the wording looks like it was partially stamped only:

Must just be a slight manufacturing defect. It’s not something that would bother me, if the magnets were there

 

[IconIc215]

More pics later.

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Denim might be the one for me this year

 

[psp123]

Is the black silicone case actually black or more blue like it was for the 15 series?

 

[DJL311]

I need idea's for a case this year for an iPhone 16 Pro must be tough/rugged as I work outdoors. I usually go with the otterbox defender series but this year the case looks like dogsh1t with the camera button completely notched out. View attachment 2415986

I used the Gripzilla doing construction for 2 years and have no complaints

 

[julit0]

More pics later.

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Legend.

 

[NJRonbo]

More pics later.

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Looking forward to the pics

Can you do a side-by-side of the DENIM vs. ULTRAMARINE as they are both blue colors and the two I am most torn on deciding between?

Natural light photos would be appreciated, but you present whatever you have the time to do.

Thank you for doing this.

 

[Sal09]

 

[Sal09]

Torras

 

[Sal09]

Marine and Lake Green will go back 50/50 atm.

 

[IconIc215]

Is the black silicone case actually black or more blue like it was for the 15 series?

Curious this myself.

 

[NJRonbo]

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Thank you for these photos

I have now ruled out the UltraMarine. It looks too "candy-ish"

It's either going to be the Denim Blue or Stone Grey to pair with the Black iPhone 16 Pro Max

Tough choice. Not sure which yet

 

[clutchm3]

Torras

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How is the shutter button on these? Exposed?

 

[Zensō]

I need idea's for a case this year for an iPhone 16 Pro must be tough/rugged as I work outdoors. I usually go with the otterbox defender series but this year the case looks like dogsh1t with the camera button completely notched out. View attachment 2415986

Maybe the Phone Rebel Gen 6? It has a cutout, but only on the side, still has a lip above the CC button. In years past it has fared well in extreme drop tests.

 

[havenyoung]

A few pics outside in natural light…

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This does look pretty good. But every other year when I decided to get a silicone case, my phone inevitably dropped on concrete, popped out of the case and got scuffed.😆

 

[basqarl]

What do you think about this Otterbox case? I’m thinking about it: Otterbox Defender Series Pro XT for MagSafe. Is it overkill?

 

[Sal09]

Keeping all or trying and returning ones not keen on?

Two will be returned

 

[Sal09]

How is the shutter button on these? Exposed?

Exposed and the construction around exposed area is flimsy and not rigid.

Ill put a review later

 

[NJRonbo]

Two will be returned

And you are returning the Ultramarine and Green?

 

[Whoops2474]

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Which one has least visible fingerprints/smudges on them?