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Which Case Did You Get For Your New iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Max? [Merged]
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Same here. First and last time for me most likely. Hope the case is decent.
If it sucks better sell it on eBay, getting a refund from Case-Mate will be near impossible.
According to some YouTube videos which showed the latest one for 12PM against the 11PM one, the 11PM wasn’t yellow at all.
Can’t tell if the 11PM has actually been used for a full year but maybe others who’s used air jacket before can comment?
“Rugged Shield” Magpul copycat case... The depth of the ribs is not as pronounced as on the Magpul, but more concerning is the underside of the lip has a sharp edge to it on the RS versus a smoothed edge on the Magpuls. Can’t test the fitment or the button action because they sent the wrong size. But you can see in second to last photo the iPhone 12 case nicely protects the camera lens of my 12 Mini... it’s just a wee bit loose. ?
First comparison is iPhone 8 w/Magpul, the whitish appearance is from a rubbing alcohol cleaning and easily fixed with regular handling. The last photo is RS iPhone 12 versus a Magpul iPhone SE1 case. Hopefully Magpul gets back in the iPhone case business, I’ll order 3 or 4 of them right off the bat.
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My blue/black Speck Grip case tracking still hasn’t moved (it initially did, but then stopped after a day) so I shot them an email asking if they thought it was possibly lost in transit.
I just got this reply:
“Due to the increase in order volume due to the holidays we are preparing your shipment and should ship within the next hours”
Yeah, that’s great, but that doesn’t answer my question and this response seems like it’s aimed at another email. I responded with that and pointed out my order had already shipped. Now to see what they say.
I just got this reply:
“Due to the increase in order volume due to the holidays we are preparing your shipment and should ship within the next hours”
Yeah, that’s great, but that doesn’t answer my question and this response seems like it’s aimed at another email. I responded with that and pointed out my order had already shipped. Now to see what they say.
My Speck order was marked 'shipped' since Monday but with no tracking info at all and no email saying it's on its way. ?
Just like with my 12 Pro case, the Neo Hybrid for my Mini came a day early and hot damn am I thrilled. The satin silver band matches the silver aluminum frame of the white phone perfectly. The back is a deep navy blue that looks almost black in most lighting.
The branding is not quite subtle but still manages to be tasteful. Unlike the 12 Pro case, this one has three perfectly clicky buttons. The cutouts on the bottom are perfect while the mute switch, for whatever reason, is not centered in the cutout but sits a little low. Seems intentional seeing as it’s consistent across the different models.
Also unlike the Pro, the bottom cutouts resting on my pinky finger are perfectly comfortable due to the extremely light weight of the phone.
There isn’t a single thing I can think of to complain about here. I’ve never hit a home run on the first case for a phone but in all fairness I did kind of have a preview with the Pro case.
Now, photos:
The branding is not quite subtle but still manages to be tasteful. Unlike the 12 Pro case, this one has three perfectly clicky buttons. The cutouts on the bottom are perfect while the mute switch, for whatever reason, is not centered in the cutout but sits a little low. Seems intentional seeing as it’s consistent across the different models.
Also unlike the Pro, the bottom cutouts resting on my pinky finger are perfectly comfortable due to the extremely light weight of the phone.
There isn’t a single thing I can think of to complain about here. I’ve never hit a home run on the first case for a phone but in all fairness I did kind of have a preview with the Pro case.
Now, photos:
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If it sucks better sell it on eBay, getting a refund from Case-Mate will be near impossible.
Dang really? No kidding.
Well got an update. Mine is shipping from CA as well. Delivery it set for December 11th. We shall see.
Ouch.Possible to get it on Amazon? I ordered my Spigen on Monday and got it today.
My Speck order was marked 'shipped' since Monday but with no tracking info at all and no email saying it's on its way.
I have a second order placed on Monday that hasn’t shipped yet*, and I completely understand that one because of the huge crush of orders I’m sure they received.
However, the order I emailed them about was placed on November 23rd and shipped on the 24th. It even moved within USPS according to the tracking, but hasn’t updated since the 30th (and was supposed to be delivered on Monday, 3 days ago).
Yet they’re telling me it’ll ship soon. Not sure they have any idea.
*Edit - And as soon as I posted this, the 2nd order from Monday shipped. Now if they can just figure out where my first order is.
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That's good. Yea, they are drop shipping them from Pelican, this is why it's taking so long just to see some movement.
Vader, what's your favorite case so far?
Anyone tried this? Looks great. Got one on order and 40% off at the mo.
www.zagg.com
Gear4 Battersea iPhone 12 Pro/12
Our hardback, durable Battersea case can take on almost anything. This case provides extra protection with D3O® surrounding the frame and back plate.
www.zagg.com
I've always liked the Battersea case and have it for all my past phones. They still have symmetrical cutouts so I won't buy it for the 12PM. The soft orange D3O interior is very nice though. Here's a couple pics of the one I have for my Note 20 Ultra. If not for the cutouts it would have been one of the first cases I purchased for the 12PM.Anyone tried this? Looks great. Got one on order and 40% off at the mo.
Gear4 Battersea iPhone 12 Pro/12
Our hardback, durable Battersea case can take on almost anything. This case provides extra protection with D3O® surrounding the frame and back plate.
Humixx has a version with the asymmetrical cutouts.
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardian
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardian
www.amazon.com
Humixx has a version with the asymmetrical cutouts.
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardian
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardianwww.amazon.com
To me non asymmetrical cut outs don’t bother me at all, plus I rarely look at the bottom of the phone.
Humixx has a version with the asymmetrical cutouts.
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardian
Humixx Shockproof Compatible for iPhone 12 Case/Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Case,[5X Military Grade Drop Tested] Impact Polyone Material Textured PC Back,with Soft Silicone Edge Protective Guardianwww.amazon.com
Do they have one for the 12 Pro Max? Looks like a direct copy of the Battersea.
Doesn’t look like it, but Zagg has the Gear4 Battersea on sale for $30 right now on their site (through December 7th). Regular price is $50.
Battersea iPhone 12 Pro Max
ZAGG Brands creates tech accessories that fit your lifestyle—screen protection, tablet and iPad keyboards, power banks, protective smartphone and iPhone cases, and more. Free shipping where available.
www.zagg.com
Tempting but those cutouts ?Doesn’t look like it, but Zagg has the Gear4 Battersea on sale for $30 right now on their site (through December 7th). Regular price is $50.
Battersea iPhone 12 Pro Max
ZAGG Brands creates tech accessories that fit your lifestyle—screen protection, tablet and iPad keyboards, power banks, protective smartphone and iPhone cases, and more. Free shipping where available.
I have the black leather, feels great in the hand and not too heavy/ bulky. Prefer this over silicone, though it has better grip, silicone is sticky attracting dust lint and difficult to drop in and take out of pockets (at least for me!).
