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twx

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Bought a Tech21 Evo Clear case for my iPhone 12 Pro. Supposedly it has great buttons, we'll see. Every single clear case I've tried for the 12 Pro had terrible button tactility (I'm looking at you Otterbox Symmetry Clear, Speck Perfect Clear, Totalee Soft Clear, Torras Crystal Clear).
 
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Hooterville

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Cyrill Leather Brick just might be close to the "Perfect" case :oops: The original Cyrill Color Brick is one fine case with one flaw, major fingerprint/smudge problem on the back. The PU Leather Brick solves that problem with the fake leather back. This case is a little thicker and heavier than the color brick but basically the same case minus the fingerprint problem. Fantastic grip, perfect buttons and does not add much bulk at all to the phone. If you purchase the graphite one it even has the MagSafe magnets built into it for $22.99
I swapped my neon green buttons from the color brick into the leather and I like it :rolleyes:
Best $16.99 case you will buy.
Here are some quick, low quality pics:

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VaderRulez

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It’s a nice case. I believe the buttons are plastic. I’ve had no problems at all with them.
They accidentally shipped me two of them in separate packages. I emailed them and told them I’ll just pay for the second one. If some kind of accident messes this case up, I have a backup.

That is cool man.
 
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Hooterville

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Catalyst Influence Case in today. Blaine made me do it :oops: Fantastic case with excellent grip, buttons and the overall built quality is top notch. This case has a frosted back to keep the KFC fingerprints at bay. I purchased the extra orange and yellow buttons (case comes with black installed). The little rotating mute switch knob is ingenious.
The channeling of the speakers to the front seems pretty good and loud. I really like this case and it's a keeper.
Here are a few pics:

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Minger1

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Catalyst Influence Case in today. Blaine made me do it :oops: Fantastic case with excellent grip, buttons and the overall built quality is top notch. This case has a frosted back to keep the KFC fingerprints at bay. I purchased the extra orange and yellow buttons (case comes with black installed. The little rotating mute switch knob is ingenious.
The channeling of the speakers to the front seems pretty good and loud. I really like this case and it's a keeper.
Here are a few pics:

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Your photos are always so crispy
 

Hooterville

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Ringke Oynx is a great minimalist case. Fantastic buttons, excellent grip and overall a wonderful case for $10.99
Even with the three raised areas on the back the case still wobbles on the camera hump (12PM).
I would compare this case to the Caudabe Sheath with way better buttons & grip.
Here are a couple pics:

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Robbosan

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Catalyst Influence Case in today. Blaine made me do it :oops: Fantastic case with excellent grip, buttons and the overall built quality is top notch. This case has a frosted back to keep the KFC fingerprints at bay. I purchased the extra orange and yellow buttons (case comes with black installed). The little rotating mute switch knob is ingenious.
The channeling of the speakers to the front seems pretty good and loud. I really like this case and it's a keeper.
Here are a few pics:

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Looks great, how's the weight?
 
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heyyitssusan

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Spigen thin fit in deep blue. I have to say, I think this has become my 2nd favorite next to the Apple silicone. The color is gorgeous (pictures don’t do it justice) and it feels good, keeps the phone slim. I was afraid it was going to be slippery, but it isn’t. Only complaint would be the charging port is a bit flimsy at the top, but I can deal with that.

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Jaggrey

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Sep 7, 2015
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Catalyst Influence Case in today. Blaine made me do it :oops: Fantastic case with excellent grip, buttons and the overall built quality is top notch. This case has a frosted back to keep the KFC fingerprints at bay. I purchased the extra orange and yellow buttons (case comes with black installed). The little rotating mute switch knob is ingenious.
The channeling of the speakers to the front seems pretty good and loud. I really like this case and it's a keeper.
Here are a few pics:

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How heavy is this case? Do you have a 12 Pro or a Max?

I’m also late to the iPhone 12 party. My Max comes in tomorrow. I remember you and Blaine from the 11 case thread. Have your favorites been similar this time around with the more boxy shape of the iPhone, or has there been a significant difference?
 

jediistar

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Sep 17, 2007
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Bought a Tech21 Evo Clear case for my iPhone 12 Pro. Supposedly it has great buttons, we'll see. Every single clear case I've tried for the 12 Pro had terrible button tactility (I'm looking at you Otterbox Symmetry Clear, Speck Perfect Clear, Totalee Soft Clear, Torras Crystal Clear).
Will be super curious to see how you think it handles compared to the Symmetry Clear. I purchased one and find that it was far more slippery than the Symmetry.
 
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jediistar

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Ringke Oynx is a great minimalist case. Fantastic buttons, excellent grip and overall a wonderful case for $10.99
Even with the three raised areas on the back the case still wobbles on the camera hump (12PM).
I would compare this case to the Caudabe Sheath with way better buttons & grip.
Here are a couple pics:

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How easy is it to pull the sides from the phone? Does it fit really tight? I watched Mobile Reviews Eh look at this case and he easily pulled the sides from the phone. That concerns me on a drop. Please let me know if you see or have experienced the same issue.
 

NativeTxn

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Feb 11, 2013
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Spigen thin fit in deep blue. I have to say, I think this has become my 2nd favorite next to the Apple silicone. The color is gorgeous (pictures don’t do it justice) and it feels good, keeps the phone slim. I was afraid it was going to be slippery, but it isn’t. Only complaint would be the charging port is a bit flimsy at the top, but I can deal with that.

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I've got the thin fit in Navy Blue and really like it. My wife has the thin fit in mint and likes it.

It's interesting that some of them are more silicone is feel (like my wife's mint color) and others are more metallic in feel (like my navy blue).

Excellent case in my opinion. It's one of the top 4 I rotate through along with the green Apple silicone, Bullstrap Sienna leather, and Caudabe sheath in ocean blue.
 
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VaderRulez

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Dec 2, 2019
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Catalyst Influence Case in today. Blaine made me do it :oops: Fantastic case with excellent grip, buttons and the overall built quality is top notch. This case has a frosted back to keep the KFC fingerprints at bay. I purchased the extra orange and yellow buttons (case comes with black installed). The little rotating mute switch knob is ingenious.
The channeling of the speakers to the front seems pretty good and loud. I really like this case and it's a keeper.
Here are a few pics:

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Now that looks sick! You got a link or discount code?
 

VaderRulez

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Dec 2, 2019
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Cyrill Leather Brick just might be close to the "Perfect" case :oops: The original Cyrill Color Brick is one fine case with one flaw, major fingerprint/smudge problem on the back. The PU Leather Brick solves that problem with the fake leather back. This case is a little thicker and heavier than the color brick but basically the same case minus the fingerprint problem. Fantastic grip, perfect buttons and does not add much bulk at all to the phone. If you purchase the graphite one it even has the MagSafe magnets built into it for $22.99
I swapped my neon green buttons from the color brick into the leather and I like it :rolleyes:
Best $16.99 case you will buy.
Here are some quick, low quality pics:

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I like it man!
 
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VaderRulez

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Dec 2, 2019
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Cyrill Leather Brick just might be close to the "Perfect" case :oops: The original Cyrill Color Brick is one fine case with one flaw, major fingerprint/smudge problem on the back. The PU Leather Brick solves that problem with the fake leather back. This case is a little thicker and heavier than the color brick but basically the same case minus the fingerprint problem. Fantastic grip, perfect buttons and does not add much bulk at all to the phone. If you purchase the graphite one it even has the MagSafe magnets built into it for $22.99
I swapped my neon green buttons from the color brick into the leather and I like it :rolleyes:
Best $16.99 case you will buy.
Here are some quick, low quality pics:

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Is that this bad boy here?

 

Hooterville

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Sep 24, 2012
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FOT is a show off
And these pictures are some of my crappiest. :( I'm not at my regular place where I have my camera gear and lighting.
I'm using an old tablet as a camera and some makeshift lights. Have to roll with what I have in front of me for the time being.
 
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Hooterville

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Hooterville

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How heavy is this case? Do you have a 12 Pro or a Max?

I’m also late to the iPhone 12 party. My Max comes in tomorrow. I remember you and Blaine from the 11 case thread. Have your favorites been similar this time around with the more boxy shape of the iPhone, or has there been a significant difference?
The case feels pretty light. I'll weight it in a day or so after I change cases. These pics are all in the 12 Pro Max.
 
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