iPhone 17/Air/Pro/Pro Max Cases

[TheIntruder]

Never tried a clear case, does anyone have a strong positive opinion about a clear case they love? I'd like to do some exploring out of my comfort zone lol.

Who doesn't like their stuff wrapped in clear plastic covers?

FROM THE VAULT: Whatever Happened to Plastic Furniture Covers?

...and were they ever really necessary? Mixing plastic with skin was never a good idea and yet, for decades, it was a thing.

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Of course, those who go naked will probably raise accusations of pots, kettles, black, for case users, but there has to be a line drawn somewhere.

But seriously, it's up to you, and you alone.

From the iphone community on Reddit: iPhone 17 Pro getting blemishes in clear Apple phone case

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At least on the plastic antenna portals, the blemishes shouldn't be difficult to polish away.

 

[julit0]

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Wallpaper twins. Great minds methinks…

 

[Delorean2006]

Finally caved and purchased a caudabe synthesis frosted! I absolutely love my black and blue tech woven cases but the synthesis I have always had in my rotation for years. And with all the positive feedback I keep seeing, I had to get it. Also, didn’t hurt that I had a 15% off coupon I had no idea about. Didn’t order any other color buttons, I’m not big into customizing my cases. I like leaving the cases the colors that they came in. (Minus the phone rebel gen 5 that came in the awful gunmetal that didn’t match, had to make that black).

 

[Ava*]

From the iPhone17Pro community on Reddit: Took a 8-9 inch fall from my rest

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Okay looking at this damage from an alleged 8-9 inch fall in a Belkin case, I have the urge to wrap my phone in the AirX and some additional bubble wrap 😅 I’m already babying it, but having to baby it for two more years….? Not looking forward to it.

How are your phones holding up in your respective cases?

 

[Faerlina]

From the iPhone17Pro community on Reddit: Took a 8-9 inch fall from my rest

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Okay looking at this damage from an alleged 8-9 inch fall in a Belkin case, I have the urge to wrap my phone in the AirX and some additional bubble wrap 😅 I’m already babying it, but having to baby it for two more years….? Not looking forward to it.

How are your phones holding up in your respective cases?

I always treat my iPhones like raw eggs. Usually, even after a few years, they still look like they had just come out of the box. However, I haven't dropped one yet.

 

[blaine07]

Thank you! You nailed it, my curiosity is out of straight boredom with case selection and wanting to try something new. You just talked me out of it! thank you!!!

The worst of the Dbrand Ghost for me was that basically nothing other than a Apple Charger will work with it; same for Grip.

 

[Zensō]

From the iPhone17Pro community on Reddit: Took a 8-9 inch fall from my rest

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Okay looking at this damage from an alleged 8-9 inch fall in a Belkin case, I have the urge to wrap my phone in the AirX and some additional bubble wrap 😅 I’m already babying it, but having to baby it for two more years….? Not looking forward to it.

How are your phones holding up in your respective cases?

To paraphrase JerryRigEverything: Aluminum is aluminum, and aluminum dents.

If damage is such a concern, have you considered swapping it for an Air?

 

[macher]

From the iPhone17Pro community on Reddit: Took a 8-9 inch fall from my rest

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Okay looking at this damage from an alleged 8-9 inch fall in a Belkin case, I have the urge to wrap my phone in the AirX and some additional bubble wrap 😅 I’m already babying it, but having to baby it for two more years….? Not looking forward to it.

How are your phones holding up in your respective cases?

Holding up great in the Sheath. Couple of 3-4 ft drops.

 

[Ava*]

To paraphrase JerryRigEverything: Aluminum is aluminum, and aluminum dents.

If damage is such a concern, have you considered swapping it for an Air?

Honestly, no. The camera system and lack of stereo speakers was the biggest reason not to go for an Air. It’s beautiful, but sadly not a phone for me.

I’ve had countless aluminium phones before and damage was never an issue while I was using them. It’s probably overblown at this point, with people not being aware that it dents easily. And because cases that were protective enough for titanium and stainless steel are no longer working as intended.

Like my 15PM toppled off furniture onto hardwood floor a few times in its life, all in slim Torras, Nomad or Pitaka cases. The worst that happened was a broken screen protector when it slipped off my drivers seat onto the driveway in the Pitaka case. I would not want to repeat all of that with the 17 Pro in these same cases. 😅 But I am acting accordingly and putting actually protective cases on my phone.

 

[Zensō]

Honestly, no. The camera system and lack of stereo speakers was the biggest reason not to go for an Air. It’s beautiful, but sadly not a phone for me.

I’ve had countless aluminium phones before and damage was never an issue while I was using them. It’s probably overblown at this point, with people not being aware that it dents easily. And because cases that were protective enough for titanium and stainless steel are no longer working as intended.

Like my 15PM toppled off furniture onto hardwood floor a few times in its life, all in slim Torras, Nomad or Pitaka cases. The worst that happened was a broken screen protector when it slipped off my drivers seat onto the driveway in the Pitaka case. I would not want to repeat all of that with the 17 Pro in these same cases. 😅 But I am acting accordingly and putting actually protective cases on my phone.

These current Pro phones seem more susceptible to dents than prior aluminum iPhones (and most other aluminum phones). My theory is that it’s because they’re the heaviest aluminum phones Apple has ever made. The greater mass combined with the softer material naturally produces more damage. The opposite seems to be true of the Air, being the lightest phone they’ve ever made from titanium.

I agree that the current crop of cases may be a contributing factor. With the long run of stainless followed by titanium Pro iPhones, cases in general have gotten thinner and lighter. I mean, look how few people are talking about the Otterbox Defender or UAG Monarch these days. Perhaps these more fragile phones will hasten a move back toward beefier cases as you’re doing with the AirX.

 

[Zensō]

Speaking of…

From the iphone community on Reddit: iPhone 17 Pro getting blemishes in clear Apple phone case

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[JBlass421]

My open Midnight Paragon just arrived. I’ve been loving the precise and it still looks perfect! Let’s see how I like the open version in comparison.

 

[Prospekt]

New paragon color was just released - Azurite

Paragon - iPhone 17 Pro (Precise)

A masterclass in refinement, featuring striking colors in a pearlescent finish. Paragon feels incredible in the hand, from its elegant, sculpted grooves to the smooth, swipe-friendly screen lip. A sturdy, hard shell exterior and ShockLite™ perimeter drop tested to 4.6 m / 15 ft provide robust...

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[JBlass421]

New paragon color was just released - Azurite

Paragon - iPhone 17 Pro (Precise)

A masterclass in refinement, featuring striking colors in a pearlescent finish. Paragon feels incredible in the hand, from its elegant, sculpted grooves to the smooth, swipe-friendly screen lip. A sturdy, hard shell exterior and ShockLite™ perimeter drop tested to 4.6 m / 15 ft provide robust...

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That color open with a Deep Blue phone would look amazing! It doesn’t do anything for me personally.

 

[IconIc215]

My open Midnight Paragon just arrived. I’ve been loving the precise and it still looks perfect! Let’s see how I like the open version in comparison.
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I still think I like the precise more for the contrast of the materials used for the plateau cover with the silver camera rings.

 

[walds11]

I still think I like the precise more for the contrast of the materials used for the plateau cover with the silver camera rings.

I initially liked open but now precise for this reason 👍

 

[Faerlina]

New paragon color was just released - Azurite

Paragon - iPhone 17 Pro (Precise)

A masterclass in refinement, featuring striking colors in a pearlescent finish. Paragon feels incredible in the hand, from its elegant, sculpted grooves to the smooth, swipe-friendly screen lip. A sturdy, hard shell exterior and ShockLite™ perimeter drop tested to 4.6 m / 15 ft provide robust...

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Why now and not earlier?? 😫😥
Think I will order it… 🤬😅

 

[IconIc215]

I initially liked open but now precise for this reason 👍

For some cases, I am fine with the open, but the Paragon in particular I think looks better with the precise version.

 

[JBlass421]

Why now and not earlier?? 😫😥
Think I will order it… 🤬😅

Caudabe has been doing January color drops for years. It’s like their mid cycle drop.

 

[Faerlina]

Caudabe has been doing January color drops for years. It’s like their mid cycle drop.

Ah, did not know that. 🥴

 

[Lyusi]

Ryan London cases for 17 series are currently on sale (£40). So what happened…
I received a confirmation email for my order, only to have it cancelled seconds later 😡
I’m done with this brand!

 

[Sal09]

Done. Now stay tuned.

 

[JerseyJon]

Ryan London cases for 17 series are currently on sale (£40). So what happened…
I received a confirmation email for my order, only to have it cancelled seconds later 😡
I’m done with this brand!

Its a shame what happened to them. JUN had a cult following in the patina proud forum then they shifted their "business plan" and it all went to poop! I haven't ordered from them since, but I hear their quality has dropped significantly as well and their cases were top notch IMHO>.

 

[Faerlina]

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Me too. 🤣 I have to pay 70 Euro… (Germany). 😬🫣

 

[Lyusi]

Its a shame what happened to them. JUN had a cult following in the patina proud forum then they shifted their "business plan" and it all went to poop! I haven't ordered from them since, but I hear their quality has dropped significantly as well and their cases were top notch IMHO>.

So…maybe Andar ?