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I got the Apple clear case but am gonna return in. The bottom corners are just not snug and cause the phone to feel a little wobbly when pressing on the bottom.
If you want a clear case that works and looks similar but not wobbly and has a better bottom coverage then the Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagSafe case is a better option. I can see the edge color and case color very easily for Sierra Blue and I think it’s just a nicer case. I had the Apple Clear case last year and it cracked at the bottom just from taking it off a couple of times. I’m finding polycarbonate cases just not working as well with the new flat edges.
 
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Southernguy

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If you want a clear case that works and looks similar but not wobbly and has a better bottom coverage then the Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagSafe case is a better option. I can see the edge color and case color very easily for Sierra Blue and I think it’s just a nicer case. I had the Apple Clear case last year and it cracked at the bottom just from taking it off a couple of times. I’m finding polycarbonate cases just not working as well with the new flat edges.
Exactly the kind of case I’m looking for to go with my 13 pro. I noticed an Amazon review saying the MagSafe accessories don’t fit perfectly due to the camera lip. Is that your experience at all?
 

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Exactly the kind of case I’m looking for to go with my 13 pro. I noticed an Amazon review saying the MagSafe accessories don’t fit perfectly due to the camera lip. Is that your experience at all?
I only have the charger and it fits fine. I’m sorry but I don’t know about the accessories.
 
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MiamitoKeyWest

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Starlight 13 with the Spigen Hybrid Clear. Came from a Red 11 in the same Spigen but red/clear and that case held up amazingly well in 1.5 years! Much more protective than I expected, saved 100's of average drops etc. Not sure if i'll stick with this as there are so many more luxurious ones, but its been reliable and clean feeling so far. Used to use the Speck grips and they just went downhill over the years...

Except for some small text on the sides I am liking the clean look of this clear one, and the fit is perfect. Slight grip and shows off the creamy starlight perfectly.


Sparin glass which has always worked better than many others for me; the first one I tried went on 100% perfectly - a few bubbles on the bottom which were gone by morning.


Weird going from that vibrant red to starlight but I'm liking it.

First pic without flash indoors, second with - its a soft creamy white (lol) but very subtle.
 

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Bako-MacAddict

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Went to Best Buy today for some shopping. Then I stumbled on the midnight blue case. So got curious and popped it into my Sierra blue, oh man, this case it’s made for it looks amazing. Needless to say, I bought it, even though I said I was going to rock this iPhone naked 😂🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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marinersaptcomplex

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If you want a clear case that works and looks similar but not wobbly and has a better bottom coverage then the Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagSafe case is a better option. I can see the edge color and case color very easily for Sierra Blue and I think it’s just a nicer case. I had the Apple Clear case last year and it cracked at the bottom just from taking it off a couple of times. I’m finding polycarbonate cases just not working as well with the new flat edges.

Thanks so much. Took it into the Apple store today and exchanged it for a Dark Cherry Leather case. It also feels a bit lighter and nicer to hold than the clear MagSafe. Guess it’s a worthy trade off of not being able to fully admire the Sierra Blue lol. Will check out the Spigen one when I inevitably get tired of this current one!
 

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My 13 pro max Ringke Fusion Matt clear MagSafe case came in, not bad for the money.

Very light.
Magnets as good as apples leather.
Buttons good.
Back is smooth matt finish, no smudges with a bit of grip.
Side grip is good and doesn't smudge like the SS phone
Cutouts good and the bottom is soft and passes the pinky test.

Would recommend for anyone wanting a cheapish clear case with good MagSafe.
 

Knowlege Bomb

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My 13 pro max Ringke Fusion Matt clear MagSafe case came in, not bad for the money.

Very light.
Magnets as good as apples leather.
Buttons good.
Back is smooth matt finish, no smudges with a bit of grip.
Side grip is good and doesn't smudge like the SS phone
Cutouts good and the bottom is soft and passes the pinky test.

Would recommend for anyone wanting a cheapish clear case with good MagSafe.
Sounds good. I saw the frosted Phone Rebel case and was disappointed to find out he hasn’t even released it yet. Any photos to share?
 
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Elektrofone

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Don’t have photos but got a Caudabe Sheath in black. Wish they would do a forest green color this year but I love the feel of this case.
 

Boardiesboi

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Just received the Tech 21 Evo clear case with MagSafe for the 13 Pro Max.
- Good grip and edge protection. But the edge bumpers are not 100% clear so you can’t really see the beautiful stainless steel band of the Sierra blue
- The lip around the front is less than I was expecting
- Good raised lip around camera
- Strong MagSafe magnets. Maybe stronger than Apple’s cases
- The sides are still quite squidgy when you squeeze the case. I had the same case for the 11PM and it was worse.

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imaginex20

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Just received the Tech 21 Evo clear case with MagSafe for the 13 Pro Max.
- Good grip and edge protection. But the edge bumpers are not 100% clear so you can’t really see the beautiful stainless steel band of the Sierra blue
- The lip around the front is less than I was expecting
- Good raised lip around camera
- Strong MagSafe magnets. Maybe stronger than Apple’s cases
- The sides are still quite squidgy when you squeeze the case. I had the same case for the 11PM and it was worse.

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Try out Speck Presidio all clear
 

Prabas

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Midnight silicone because leather is too slippery. Color is matte black, like iPhone 7. Also, X’s camera looks like a toy compared to this.
 

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Ralfi

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This is the only style case I’d consider - frameless, so a secure grip’s maintained, buttons aren’t covered, edges of the phone can still be seen & a front/rear lay on table design is possible.


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LFC2020

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Just received the Tech 21 Evo clear case with MagSafe for the 13 Pro Max.
- Good grip and edge protection. But the edge bumpers are not 100% clear so you can’t really see the beautiful stainless steel band of the Sierra blue
- The lip around the front is less than I was expecting
- Good raised lip around camera
- Strong MagSafe magnets. Maybe stronger than Apple’s cases
- The sides are still quite squidgy when you squeeze the case. I had the same case for the 11PM and it was worse.

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That case number 4? 😂

is it a soft or hard plastic? Don’t like the hard plastic cases, scared they’ll scratch the frame when putting them on and taking them off, also don’t like how they feel in the hand.

How much?
 

Boardiesboi

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That case number 4? 😂

is it a soft or hard plastic? Don’t like the hard plastic cases, scared they’ll scratch the frame when putting them on and taking them off, also don’t like how they feel in the hand.

How much?
Yeh no. 4 🤣 I think I can have one more 😂😂
It’s got a hard back and TPU sides. So no issues taking the phone in and out. Snug fit and protective.
Quite like this actually. Can use it if it’s raining outside together with the blue jay 👌🏻
 
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