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Not sure what phone you have but…

L-FADNUT Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case Frame-Less Design Matte Hard Plastic Back Cover TPU Shockproof Bumper Corner Ultra Slim Thin Translucent Protective Phone Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6LDTVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5B1S79HY52Z8PJW5XSBC?psc=1

That brand only has black in stock with no rings.

Search Amazon for “frameless iPhone case”

I have the blue version

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The new case dbrand sent me is definitely a MagSafe case and with my 12 PM, it will stay on the magnetic car mount now. I will have the true test today while on my 350 mi journey over some rough roads. If it passes this, then I am set. I too had to do the video. I showed them in the case I had with no phone, with my 12 PM in and against the Pitaka. I believe this is now as strong as the Pitaka's magnets.
Almost same situation. Today received replacement and by inside look that seems to be a bigger magnets, but still it can't hold weight of the 12PM on the magsage charger (like original silicone case) and Apple Wallet easily slides with little force to it. Maybe I just extremely unlucky...
BTW, on your case packaging the sticker "Magsafe compatible" was the only one, or placed over another sticker too?
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Addition: video of the new case (there indeed better magnets, but slightly better) compared with the original silicone case (first 22 seconds) and the MagSafe charger.
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And another addition: dbrand support said, that I received again defective one and they going to send me another (third) one.
 
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I got my replacement yesterday also. There’s a difference. It’s small but there’s a difference. I don’t have another MagSafe case to compare it to - are others as strong as the iPhone naked?

One nice thing is I didn’t have to send the old one back. So I’m not rushing to swap them especially since I have to put on that skin again.
 
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Well I finally bit the bullet and put in an order for a dark blue Grams28 case. Hopefully this scratches that incessant itch I have a for a high quality blue leather case.
 
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Well I finally bit the bullet and put in an order for a dark blue Grams28 case. Hopefully this scratches that incessant itch I have a for a high quality blue leather case.

I have it and like it. It is a tad thicker than official apple case. But better quality leather than the Apple case. Gram28 shipping is not the greatest. Takes several days to get it.
 
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I have it and like it. It is a tad thicker than official apple case. But better quality leather than the Apple case. Gram28 shipping is not the greatest. Takes several days to get it.
I almost paid extra for the 2 day FedEx shipping but figured I've made it this long with an Apple case so what's another few days (weeks). I'm happy to hear the leather is higher quality; how are the buttons? One of the main issues I had with another third party leather case I tried (Parkfield) was that the buttons almost looked like they were glued on to the outside of the case whereas Apple's look/feel like they're built in/part of the case.
 
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I almost paid extra for the 2 day FedEx shipping but figured I've made it this long with an Apple case so what's another few days (weeks). I'm happy to hear the leather is higher quality; how are the buttons? One of the main issues I had with another third party leather case I tried (Parkfield) was that the buttons almost looked like they were glued on to the outside of the case whereas Apple's look/feel like they're built in/part of the case.

Buttons are almost like the Apple case. Good quality and very tactile.
 
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I have the 12 PM with apple blue leather case which is fantastic.

in few weeks I will be going south Europe, spending most of my time on the beach with very high temperatures and dirty / wet hands from the salt sea, so I decide to pickup some silicon case instead

I am using the california poppy yellow wallet, and I would like to ask someone that has got the new pistachio or other pastel colour to post some pictures with wallets attached, to see how it matches
 
I have the 12 PM with apple blue leather case which is fantastic.

in few weeks I will be going south Europe, spending most of my time on the beach with very high temperatures and dirty / wet hands from the salt sea, so I decide to pickup some silicon case instead

I am using the california poppy yellow wallet, and I would like to ask someone that has got the new pistachio or other pastel colour to post some pictures with wallets attached, to see how it matches
Honestly, I would take the leather case and put it through it's paces. I went on vacation once and I really regretted not taking my leather case because the patina would've been out of this world with all the sweat, dirt, wet hands, etc. You got a chance to really show that the leather case can shine in tougher environments!
 
I have the synthesis for my 12 pro. Great case. No scratches or finger prints. If I didn’t have the dbrand grip- it would be my daily driver.
Can you compare the synthesis vs the dbrand grip? Which one is bulkier (I prefer a less bulky option - didn't like the otterbox), or are they both pretty bulky? Do you feel like one would be more protective? I read some problems with the sheath not having responsive buttons - do you have that experience with the synthesis?
 
Can you compare the synthesis vs the dbrand grip? Which one is bulkier (I prefer a less bulky option - didn't like the otterbox), or are they both pretty bulky? Do you feel like one would be more protective? I read some problems with the sheath not having responsive buttons - do you have that experience with the synthesis?
I have the grip and sheath. I did sell the synthesis

The grip is the best case out of the bunch, although it is the most bulky.

I had no issue with the sheaths buttons whatsoever, it’s just too thin for my taste. In retrospect I would’ve kept the synthesis as the back up.

The grip & the synthesis are the two best cases I’ve tried.
 
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Addition: video of the new case (there indeed better magnets, but slightly better) compared with the original silicone case (first 22 seconds) and the MagSafe charger.
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And another addition: dbrand support said, that I received again defective one and they going to send me another (third) one.
Recived replacement (third case) and it same as the second one (on video). I guess they designed it with regular 12 in mind, and not the heavy one. I don't have car mount / stand to compare (since there may be stronger magnets and it's still be stable enough), but tested with Apple Wallet at the store and that wasn't good enough.
Well, I guess I can live with that.
 
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