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danny8200

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Spigen Mag Armor. Just a typical TPU case with the embedded magnets.

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shr631

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I broke down and wound up getting a black Apple leather case. Here are pictures of the phone in a black Caudabe Sheath and a black Apple leather for comparison (pictures were taken with an iPhone 7, so the quality isn't that great, but I figure everyone on here knows what these two cases look like by now). I don't usually carry my phone in my jean pockets during the fall/winter (instead, the phone either goes in my jacket pocket or hoodie pocket, or I'm wearing joggers), but I'll try to remember to test whether the corners pop out.

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Look sharp. Were you trying to avoid getting the apple leather? What made you go for it?
 

Robbosan

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Returned the Ringke fusion X camo, too slipper on the sides, they have change it from last years 11 pro, flat and smooth sides. Back to the Sheath and waiting on a magsafe car holder to test out the OB Aneu better.
I didn't notice when i got it as i just chucked it on but it does have the barney banana and a tiny sag on the bottom not really worth worrying about.
Can't complain as it was free but couldn't sell it on ebay like that lol.

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WNYX

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Yikes, never a better advertisement for upgrading from an iPhone 7... I can't tell which is which. ?
Same here. I had to zoom in real close to see the band that is at the top of the Caudabe Sheath before posting.
Look sharp. Were you trying to avoid getting the apple leather? What made you go for it?
Yes, I was trying to avoid it. Funny thing is, the Apple leather case for the iPhone 5S is my favorite case of all time, so I thought this would be an enlarged version. However, after hearing all of the stories of the corners popping out, I was planning on waiting until there was confirmation that the issue was resolved. Plus, I was hoping there would be tiny individual holes for the speakers instead of big cutouts.

Here is my assessment of the Apple leather case so far:

- The leather is still slippery but feels grippier than the Apple leather cases for the 6S Plus, 8S Plus, and XS Max.
- The lightning cord cutout feels better resting on my pinky than the Caudabe Sheath.
- I'm surprised the case doesn't add any thickness. In the past, the Apple leather cases were thicker than the Caudabe Sheath, but that's not the case this year.
- All of the complaints of the cutout for the ring/silent switch being small are true. What makes the switch even more difficult to toggle is that switch practically butts up against the top of the cutout when in the "on" position.

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As you can see from the picture, there is more room below the switch than there is at the top (the black you see is the reflection of a camera). I tried squeezing the phone in as much as possible, but it won't go in any more. The instructions tell me to install into the case volume side first, but I installed it from the bottom, so I don't know if that makes a difference.

I don't know if this is any indication of the corners being tight, but I did an unscientific drop test last night. I dropped the phone, face down, from the top of my bed (approximately 36" in height) to the carpet, and the corners stayed in. The manufactured date on the box says 10/20.
 

VaderRulez

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I reached out to OtterBox on Twitter, they said they have no idea when it’s going to hit the retail stores, as I want to take advantage of the AT&T 30% off deal

Do you have to be with AT&T to get the 30% off? Can't wait to see pics and hear from @twx with his thoughts on it. As for me, still in the Aneu.
 
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AE14

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Do you have to be with AT&T to get the 30% off? Can't wait to see pics and hear from @twx with his thoughts on it. As for me, still in the Aneu.
Nope. I’m a T-Mobile guy.

Their 30% off is for 3 accessories. As recommended here by someone else(forgot who, sorry) add 2 zagg wipes, and then you can get the 30% off.
 
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VaderRulez

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Nope. I’m a T-Mobile guy.

Their 30% off is for 3 accessories. As recommended here by someone else(forgot who, sorry) add 2 zagg wipes, and then you can get the 30% off.

Good to know, thanks. The wait begins lol. Though that case is gonna have to be really sweet for me to get it. Not sure what case to get as I have returned everything so far minus the Aneu and Apple leather. Maybe @Hooterville will be running a Christmas special with his hand me downs lol.
 

VaderRulez

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Ended up with the Baltic blue for my 12 pro max.

How do you like it? I have the Apple black leather for my 12 PM. If i can get a sale or discount, would love to try out a blue case from Apple to match the blue 12 PM I have.
 

danny8200

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Just ordered one today...I’m wondering whether to cancel or keep it. What are your impressions?

Nothing too fancy about this one. Kind of overpriced IMO. Just your every day TPU case. I like the high lip around the screen, even with a screen protector installed. The cutout around the lightning port could be just a little bit smaller.
 
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Hooterville

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Good to know, thanks. The wait begins lol. Though that case is gonna have to be really sweet for me to get it. Not sure what case to get as I have returned everything so far minus the Aneu and Apple leather. Maybe @Hooterville will be running a Christmas special with his hand me downs lol.
Anyone wants to buy the Banana Boat Aneu just let me know. ;)
 
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Hooterville

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I reached out to OtterBox on Twitter, they said they have no idea when it’s going to hit the retail stores, as I want to take advantage of the AT&T 30% off deal
Amazon gave me a good Fukn on that Otterbox Defender Pro XT case :mad:
I had it in my cart purchased for $45.17 and it just vanished and I can't even find it on the site.
I'm not paying $70.00 for that thing.
 
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shr631

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Nothing too fancy about this one. Kind of overpriced IMO. Just your every day TPU case. I like the high lip around the screen, even with a screen protector installed. The cutout around the lightning port could be just a little bit smaller.
Thanks, that’s good to know. I just canceled my order lol. I’m sure it’s ok but I was looking for a case that could be ‘awesome’, inexpensive and have magsafe...the search continues.
 
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Hooterville

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Returned the Ringke fusion X camo, too slipper on the sides, they have change it from last years 11 pro, flat and smooth sides. Back to the Sheath and waiting on a magsafe car holder to test out the OB Aneu better.
I didn't notice when i got it as i just chucked it on but it does have the barney banana and a tiny sag on the bottom not really worth worrying about.
Can't complain as it was free but couldn't sell it on ebay like that lol.

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Is that the Aneu?
 

Hooterville

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Good to know, thanks. The wait begins lol. Though that case is gonna have to be really sweet for me to get it. Not sure what case to get as I have returned everything so far minus the Aneu and Apple leather. Maybe @Hooterville will be running a Christmas special with his hand me downs lol.
You lovin that Aneu?
 
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