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Pilot Jones

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Oct 2, 2020
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Spigen cases seem to hold up decently for the price. Caudabe are the most indestructible cases I’ve ever had, but I don’t always love the grit texture of them.

Thanks. Had a cursory glance, definitely some pretty reliable offerings. Great reviews all around for both Spigen & Caudabe 👏👏👏

Would love if you (or anyone else here) could help me with a few more recommendations for companies with similar quality, that also have more colorful options!

Nothing bursting with rainbows, but maybe a little two-tone color action like the case I had posted earlier in the thread 😃
 

weeesss

macrumors 6502
Oct 24, 2017
349
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I got the Spigen Core Armour and it a nice case. Seems very sturdy and not excessively grippy where it gets caught in your pocket.
 

PaladinGuy

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Sep 22, 2014
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Thanks. Had a cursory glance, definitely some pretty reliable offerings. Great reviews all around for both Spigen & Caudabe

Would love if you (or anyone else here) could help me with a few more recommendations for companies with similar quality, that also have more colorful options!

Nothing bursting with rainbows, but maybe a little two-tone color action like the case I had posted earlier in the thread

I’m not sure on the two tone cases. I know that casetify has a bunch of customizations, but they’re fairly bulky to me.

Caudabe might eventually add colors. They had more colors on the iPhone 12 series. The only other reliable ones I know of that have more color options are Apple cases.
 

Knowlege Bomb

macrumors G4
Feb 14, 2008
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I’m not sure on the two tone cases. I know that casetify has a bunch of customizations, but they’re fairly bulky to me.

Caudabe might eventually add colors. They had more colors on the iPhone 12 series. The only other reliable ones I know of that have more color options are Apple cases.
According to their site they've got a purple variation of the Sheath coming. Should be nice.
 

michial

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Sep 15, 2009
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Yep, but when you feel the lint and dust on the back of case every time, it turns into a prince lol.

Liking the golden brown leather case the most so far.

Apple, please release a baltic blue leather case for the 13 series. 😩
Me too. I put some Neatsfoot Oil on my Golden Brown case and its very supple now with the perfect feel.
 

TypeMRT

macrumors 6502a
Sep 7, 2007
528
134
I’m happy with the Nudient Thin Case v3 for the iPhone 13 Pro.

Previously I used the Apple Silicone Case for the iPhone 11 Pro Max for about 2 years, but didn’t like the silicone case when I got the new iPhone. Also tried the TORRAS Slim Fit case. I liked the thinness but the Nudient has nicer details (individual speaker/mic holes instead of 1 oval per side), tighter fit, better feel (not slick or sticky), slightly thicker material, and barely noticeable shimmer for a little more style than plain flat black. Bonus: Nudient includes MagSafe magnets in the case so it’s a strong hold especially for car mounts.

All and all I think the Nudient is worth the $34 and 2 week wait for delivery from Europe.
 
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cap7ainclu7ch

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Jun 30, 2010
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I have the Spigen liquid armor case for my 13PM but I'm missing MagSafe compatibility and am looking for something new now. Any recommendations for a basic slim MagSafe case that has decent grip?

Looking at the Caudabe Synthesis, but can't find much about it and it's sold out.
 

HM28

macrumors newbie
Oct 6, 2021
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I’m happy with the Nudient Thin Case v3 for the iPhone 13 Pro.

Previously I used the Apple Silicone Case for the iPhone 11 Pro Max for about 2 years, but didn’t like the silicone case when I got the new iPhone. Also tried the TORRAS Slim Fit case. I liked the thinness but the Nudient has nicer details (individual speaker/mic holes instead of 1 oval per side), tighter fit, better feel (not slick or sticky), slightly thicker material, and barely noticeable shimmer for a little more style than plain flat black. Bonus: Nudient includes MagSafe magnets in the case so it’s a strong hold especially for car mounts.

All and all I think the Nudient is worth the $34 and 2 week wait for delivery from Europe.
How are the Nudient cases? Got any pics? Looks like the classic spigen thin fits before the adjusted them… is it similar?
 
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sonstar

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iPhone Pro Max 13 with Ringke Fusion Magnetic Matte+Clear

Love this case! Originally got the Apple Clear one and it was awful. Thick, slippery and a fingerprint magnet.

The matte background of the Ringke case means no fingerprints while still showing off the pretty phone. Also, the grip is much better because of the matte texture on the back.

Sorry about the pics, they were taken with my vintage iPad 4th Gen 😂
I actually returned mine, the little white piece kept coming out when I took the phone out, it's recessed and the plastic around that bit was sharp, was concerned it might scratch the phone in time.
Maybe I got a dud, other than that great case and agree with your thoughts. Only clear case I have tried and have liked.
Photos are good.
 

IsaacM

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Jul 8, 2011
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I actually returned mine, the little white piece kept coming out when I took the phone out, it's recessed and the plastic around that bit was sharp, was concerned it might scratch the phone in time.
Maybe I got a dud, other than that great case and agree with your thoughts. Only clear case I have tried and have liked.
Photos are good.

Mine seems fine, probably got lucky. Either way, I agree. Feels great in the hand
 
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PaladinGuy

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Sep 22, 2014
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Just got my blue jay case and love the color! We’ll see how it goes for 14 days. My clear case is going back because I can’t stand my phone moving around in it. If not for that, I’d probably stick with it.
 

TypeMRT

macrumors 6502a
Sep 7, 2007
528
134
How are the Nudient cases? Got any pics? Looks like the classic spigen thin fits before the adjusted them… is it similar?
Here’s a pic showing the close tolerances of the cutouts.
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westcoastcyc

macrumors 6502
Jun 21, 2012
299
301
I took the Apple Sequoia Green case back and got this torras one instead, I like the kickstand on it and it works vertically and horizontally.
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wicked271

macrumors regular
May 26, 2010
113
50
Philippines
My otterbox + pop symmetry and screen protector finally arrived. The case seems big but easy to hold with the popsocket. Still doesn't charge wirelessly with case. I wanted to get the magsafe popsocket but no stocks currently so until then, will be using this. Screen protector not so nice coz there's a bubble inside, sent a support request so hopefully they will send me a new one.

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chillip

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Mar 16, 2013
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My otterbox + pop symmetry and screen protector finally arrived. The case seems big but easy to hold with the popsocket. Still doesn't charge wirelessly with case. I wanted to get the magsafe popsocket but no stocks currently so until then, will be using this. Screen protector not so nice coz there's a bubble inside, sent a support request so hopefully they will send me a new one.

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Just press it out or wait a day or so and it will disappear.
 

Waughy

macrumors 6502
Jun 20, 2012
353
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Australia
Yeah call them mine was free, took 9 business days to arrive.
It was delivered today. If I get a survey I’ll have something to say about it, but doubt I’ll get anything beyond an apology.

As for the case, nice colour, buttons feel good, smells good, and has a decent grain to it. This was my first choice in cases, but now think I prefer golden brown, so I’ll be keeping it in the phone, and midnight will be a backup.
 
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iterva

macrumors 6502
Jun 16, 2013
397
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iPhone Pro Max 13 with Ringke Fusion Magnetic Matte+Clear

Love this case! Originally got the Apple Clear one and it was awful. Thick, slippery and a fingerprint magnet.

The matte background of the Ringke case means no fingerprints while still showing off the pretty phone. Also, the grip is much better because of the matte texture on the back.

Sorry about the pics, they were taken with my vintage iPad 4th Gen 😂
Thanks for the this. Helped push me over the edge on getting the Ringke. 😆

I got the ESR Hybrid HaloLock yesterday and crazy how bad it was with fingerprints. But it is really grippy. Going to order the Ringke instead as soon as its available in Europe.

Oh and the magnets on the ESR is crazy(too) strong. Almost felt like with time it would break my Mophie Magsafe car holder.
 

Nhott

macrumors regular
Aug 5, 2014
117
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I went with the midnight Apple Leather Case but ended up returning it. The color just wasn’t for me. I have always gone with Apple cases but the color options this year and I disagree. I am now using the Nomad leather case which I am extremely happy with. I feel like I won the leather lottery as there are visible scars on the leather and rough patches which will ultimately lead to a great patina. I went a step further and used a magic eraser to lighten it up and give a more rustic look as the patina process starts.
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