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Zensō

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I was curious why people would choose the Spigen Hybrid T over the OEM Apple clear case, but I noticed that the Spigen covers the bottom as well.

So I'm wondering if Apple's design might leave the bottom exposed to help with heat dissipation on the plastic hard cases.
With rigid poly cases like the Apple clear that don’t have softer TPU sides there needs to be either a gap at the bottom or slits at the corners to facilitate installing and removing the case. Without one or the other the case will crack in no time and will likely scratch the edges of the phone as well.
 

Zensō

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How do you like the white button on the camera control button? Seems like an eyesore to me.
It doesn’t seem too bad to me when taken in context. 😉

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Placehold5894

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View attachment 2418189

Probably shouldn't have bought a case this early if I am not a fan of the notch cutout. View attachment 2418190
Otterbox Defender Series for 16Pro (14pro in case ONLY for reference showing how much space will be exposed)

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The Official Apple silicone cases have a sapphire button instead of a cutout but they aren't as durable.
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(Reference) 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.
Buyers remorse. Ended up requesting a return for the otterbox, it was granted and on the way back to them today. The rep was curious as to why and I explained how I was not a fan of the camera cutout size on their cases and he said I was not the first to return for that reason.
 

pcmike

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Yeah it looks enclosed. They have titanium/alumium back plate and plastic / TPU sides

There are also complete polycarbonate / plastic versions which are MagSafe compatible.

$265 is in Australian dollars. It’s US$180 on the US site.
Neither of them are titanium, they are all aluminum. Titanium is the color of the first case.
 
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pcmike

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lsh

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Is the bottom of the case closed? I can't help but wonder about heat retention here... but yeah, it does look sweet. $265 though... ouch.
does it support MagSafe? Oh, I see polycarbonate does.
No pictures of the bottom. Besides if it's open, I've run into problems with the USB opening being too small for some of my cables.
 
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chillip

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What were Mous thinking this year with the camera control cut out. Looks awful. Tech Tee is right. Such a lazy design choice.
 
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iMatt.

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Apple clear case coming today. Returning my Spigen clear case for a refund today and also sending back my Spigen EZ Fit glass as I opened the box and one had a bit of dirt stuck under the sticky peel, so ordering a new one once Amazon credit lands
 

Yuuuki

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I couldnt help it but i totally fell in love with the lake green silicone case. So I got that one - and also got the plum because I also love that color. And beside that I also ordered the Beats case in sunset purple and Otterbox Lumen case (which sadly isn't available and I have to wait for that one). Will make pictures when I got the cases.
 

Boardiesboi

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I couldnt help it but i totally fell in love with the lake green silicone case. So I got that one - and also got the plum because I also love that color. And beside that I also ordered the Beats case in sunset purple and Otterbox Lumen case (which sadly isn't available and I have to wait for that one). Will make pictures when I got the cases.
Great minds think alike! I have the Lake green apple silicone and Beats sunset purple already and love them
 
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Cruncher

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Unfortunately the Spigen Ultry Hybrid T is not available yet in my region. Or only for the 16 Pro and not for the max.

I received my Benks Aramid Pro and I really don`t like the buttons. It was one of my favorite Cases for the 14 and 15 series.
I already received my Ultramarine Silicon Case from Apple and I will rock that until my Caudabe Cases arrive. Both cases (Sheth and Synthesis) should arrive on Monday.

Also I had preordered a Hoda Sapphire Screen Protector which should arrive today. I didn`t expected that. I also already received my ESR and WSKEN Screenprotectors because I thought my Sapphire one will arrive late as every other year.
 
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