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After 2 months of searching for a clear case with great buttons, I've found one. The Tech21 Evo Clear. Got it earlier this afternoon and put it on right away. Fit is perfect (& quite snug). Cutouts are asymmetrical and the buttons....are just as good as the black leather Apple case I was just using! It has just the right amount of lip on the front to provide protection, but doesn't effect swiping. I like this case far better than the clear OB Symmetry. The buttons on that case were complete garbage. I think someone earlier mentioned that the Evo Clear was slippery, but I haven't found that to be the case. Feels great in the hand and passes the pinky pressure test too.
Do they have a greasy feel?
 
Due to good reviews on here of the Ringke Onyx I purchased one, I love it but I have a question to others that have it too, do your buttons rattle a bit?
 
Caudabe Sheath VS Ringke Onyx

Sheath 28.5 Grams
Onyx 34.7 Grams

Sheath $29.00
Onyx $10.99

Both fantastic thin cases but IMO the Onyx blows the Sheath away. :oops:
Onyx has a perfect grip, perfect buttons and would protect the phone much better in a drop than the Sheath.
Side glass protection is very minimal with the Onyx but otherwise it's one fantastic thin case for the 12PM.
I tried to take a couple side by side pics but I'm working with really gimped equipment at the moment.
Both cases are black but look kind of grey in these pics:

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I have the gray Onyx and love it, but I wonder can you answer a question for me about yours?

Does your case show the frame of the phone at the top and bottom?

Mine does, and it doesn’t bother me much because it’s equal and even on both ends, but I was wondering if they’d changed this on newer cases or if it’s a “feature”.
 
After 2 months of searching for a clear case with great buttons, I've found one. The Tech21 Evo Clear. Got it earlier this afternoon and put it on right away. Fit is perfect (& quite snug). Cutouts are asymmetrical and the buttons....are just as good as the black leather Apple case I was just using! It has just the right amount of lip on the front to provide protection, but doesn't effect swiping. I like this case far better than the clear OB Symmetry. The buttons on that case were complete garbage. I think someone earlier mentioned that the Evo Clear was slippery, but I haven't found that to be the case. Feels great in the hand and passes the pinky pressure test too.
You’re killing me! I am now making a mental note of this case in case the Ringke Onyx doesn’t work out
 
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I really like the thin fit. There are two different finishes though - one that is more matte, silicone like, and the other more shiny/metallic like. I have the navy that is more metallic and my wife has the mint that is more soft and silicone like. Both solid cases, though I prefer the more metallic style personally.

I ordered the deep blue. I hope that has the more matte finish!
 
I ordered the deep blue. I hope that has the more matte finish!
You can sort of tell which it will be in the picture - they show a little shine toward the top middle/right of the case on the shinier ones (left/first pic) and the matte ones don't have that sheen.
 

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I have the gray Onyx and love it, but I wonder can you answer a question for me about yours?

Does your case show the frame of the phone at the top and bottom?

Mine does, and it doesn’t bother me much because it’s equal and even on both ends, but I was wondering if they’d changed this on newer cases or if it’s a “feature”.
I have the Navy Onyx and you can see the frame some.
 
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Due to good reviews on here of the Ringke Onyx I purchased one, I love it but I have a question to others that have it too, do your buttons rattle a bit?
I have the Navy Onyx and the buttons on mine are nice and clicky, but yes, they do rattle if I shake it.
 
You can sort of tell which it will be in the picture - they show a little shine toward the top middle/right of the case on the shinier ones (left/first pic) and the matte ones don't have that sheen.
Nice capture. I’m hoping for a grey/graphite version to match the phone.
 
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Used this with my X. Love it.


I have this case. Nice fit and looks great
 
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I use the Ringke Fusion clear case. It showcases my 12 pro max the best, and it is so well thought out on both sides. I never have to worry about scratching the screen, or scratching the cover of the case because of the slightly raised 4 corners. So pretty.
 

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