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

[comptr]

Has anyone ordered this case from amazon? If so has it shipped yet ?

 

[ghsDUDE]

the bellroy leather case is pretty nice. ill probably send the bullstrap one and their 'we only want to offer 1 color with a closed bottom and charge double the cost of everyone else' nonsense back.

Is the bottom part by the speaker grill hard plastic? Wondering if it digs into your pinky when resting the phone in one hand.

And how does the button cutout feel? I don’t have much confidence in any of these cutouts.

 

[ghsDUDE]

I ordered the Beats iphone case. I did not realize that the bottom was open when I ordered it. Then I also saw some pictures someone posted online. I didn’t like what I saw. So I ordered the Apple silicon case. They both came in today and I took a few pictures side by side. The Beats case is glossy and looks “plasticky” to me. I don’t like the glossy shine, plastic feel or the open bottom. I will say though that that the side of the Beats case feels more sturdy than the side of the Apple silicon case. However, I will be returning the Beats case and keep the silicon case for now. As other have posted, maybe some of the other case makers will have the camera button issues worked out soon (That is if there are any issues).

Does the Beats one show fingerprints or smudges?

 

[Zensō]

Has anyone ordered this case from amazon? If so has it shipped yet ?View attachment 2418596

I had one on back order but didn’t receive an update so decided to cancel the order for now.

 

[DJL311]

Just ordered this thing

I’m honestly back and forth on if I want to keep my Synthesis order or just order another Gripzilla because I’ve liked them so much on my last two phones. I think the camera control cutout looks better on the Smartish cases.

 

[comptr]

I had one on back order but didn’t receive an update so decided to cancel the order for now.

Amazon says that my order will come between Sept 20-24 but I don't know if that is accurate.

 

[DennisdeWit]

If they don't refund you I'd file a credit card chargeback

I have ordered with Klarna. Curious what they will think about it. I didn't pay yet.

 

[iGeneo]

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I’ve gone for a Pitaka again this year. This case will be for my Desert 16 PM.

That will look great!

 

[iGeneo]

So many great case options... I am doing my best to just keep it to one (Pitaka).. though it could be 3..

I need to round up all my cases from my 14PM/15PM and sell then in a lot. There is even a 16PM Enzo in there that is like new..

Marketplace ad coming soon.

 

[HouseofG]

In my experience, it’s prudent to order either a cheap case or an official Apple case early on, then only consider premium third-party cases once they’ve had time to clean up any design flaws, particularly on a year when a new button is introduced. Just my opinion, some will differ which is fine of course. 😊

I keep repeating this to myself like a mantra but man it's hard to resist!

 

[crypthick]

Spigen Ultra Hybrid T MagFit Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max [Camera Control Button Covered] [MagSafe Compatible] - Clear Graphite

Slim Protection Design

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Thank you!

 

[rstark18]

Bare is working on a Bare Skin case. They say they are looking into doing it as a button version.

 

[pcmike]

View attachment 2418338I went to my local Apple store to pick up these cases yesterday. I wanted to see which blue I preferred. Left to right: Otterbox Lumen (Mallard); Lake Green; Denim; Ultramarine.

So which blue do you like? I like how the denim is essentially navy, but I think this year I like the pop of ultramarine. It's a shame Apple never gives the Pro models any splashy colors, so I think something like the ultramarine is a nice way to add a subtle splash of color.

 

[AZhappyjack]

The late September/early October estimate was only for the new Paragon case.

Caudabe also has "backordered" status on the Celestial Blue colored Synthesis... they did that last year with the crimson cases... not sure if it's a "real" situation, or Caudabe playing games.

And to be fair, they didn't open the sale of the iPhone 16 line until Friday morning. I imagine they're buried in orders at this point.

 

[AZhappyjack]

Several of the Caudate cases say they ship in late Sep. or in Oct., whether that's because they sold out of launch supply or aren't ready yet.

And you may know but: Many case makers take orders before the product arrives, as they don't receive official specs from Apple and have to wait for reliable supplier leaks/rumors/CAD files. Very few companies receive information from Apple to help them design cases before launch, and to survive, many of them have no real choice but to have cases ship late.

I would question the "sold out" option, as they didn't go on sale until Friday morning... and at least one case (Celestial Blue Synthesis) is "backordered"... I'm calling BS to be completely honest.

 

[ryansebiz]

Do the Apple silicone cases hold up better than they used to? My wife's iPhone 13 silicone case only lasted a few months.

 

[AZhappyjack]

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I’ve gone for a Pitaka again this year. This case will be for my Desert 16 PM.

I used to buy Pitaka cases back in the iPhone 8 timeframe... looked long and hard at the 16PM cases, but haven't bought from them since the iPhone 8.

 

[space220]

It seems like Otterbox, and possibly Spigen, get at least some pre-release guidance from Apple. Others are on their own for sure. In my experience, it’s prudent to order either a cheap case or an official Apple case early on, then only consider premium third-party cases once they’ve had time to clean up any design flaws, particularly on a year when a new button is introduced. Just my opinion, some will differ which is fine of course. 😊

Hopefully within the next few weeks more and more case manufacturers shift to using the button rather than a cutout - I picked up a black silicone case from Apple today to hold me over for now

 

[AZhappyjack]

Honest question: What is the fascination with the clear cases? I get wanting to show off your phone, but the ugly MagSafe thing makes the entire case and phone look bad, IMO. Now many of these "clear" cases will not yellow over time? That's another major turn off for me.

 

[CR90]

Apologies if this has been discussed already, but how is the lip on the Apple silicon? Is it decent enough not to need a screen protector? Got the Ultramarine on order but the lake green and denim have me questioning that decision!

 

[3Rock]

Honest question: What is the fascination with the clear cases? I get wanting to show off your phone, but the ugly MagSafe thing makes the entire case and phone look bad, IMO. Now many of these "clear" cases will not yellow over time? That's another major turn off for me.

I have an honest question as well. If you purchase a phone in a particular color because you like it, why would you put a solid Colored case on it and hide it? I got a clear case because I like the color of my phone to appear or why else would I purchased a clear case? lol. 🤪

if my clear case turns yellow, which it might, I would just go ahead and buy another case. been there done that.

 

[Hooterville]

Pictures courtesy of Technically Tee from his Discord channel:

 

[iGeneo]

Anyone looking at the ESR case for the 16 or even just something to "get you by", there is a nice bundle available on Amazon for $9... hard to beat that

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[EclecticGent]

So which blue do you like? I like how the denim is essentially navy, but I think this year I like the pop of ultramarine. It's a shame Apple never gives the Pro models any splashy colors, so I think something like the ultramarine is a nice way to add a subtle splash of color.

I think the Denim has a bit more saturation and vibrancy than the past years’ navy options, so I will probably go with that one. I’m probably going to keep the Otterbox Lumin in Mallard as well instead of the Lake Green— they are very similar in color.

My wife will be upgrading to the Ultramarine 16 Plus, so I will probably see if she wants to trade in that option for the size that fits her phone. We both really like that color. Too bad they didn’t use it for the Pro models…

 

[RossMc]

Just ordered this ESR case for mine

Also ordered this Waterproof/Dustproof case as well for work as I work in construction and had one of these cases for my 15 Pro Max and it was great never got a spec of dust or anything inside the case in the full year I had it. The only downside is the call quality is pretty bad as everything is encased but the one I’ve found this year as I couldn’t find the brand I had for the 15 seems to have a plug you can remove when you get a call for better microphone quality.