Does the Otterbox Symmetry + in Black scratch real easy and show the MagSafe ring after charging on the back?
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I have a 14 pro 6.1 aramid fiber, never been opened, and a catalyst influence never been opened as well! lol
I didn’t have that issue. I returned mine though. I felt like the phone could be pushed out of the case too easily. wasn’t the tight fit I’ve grown accustomed to with the Symmetry series. But I guess things are different for different phone models… I have the Defender XT for my iPhone 14 pro and also for my iPhone 13 (the new one fits both 13 and 14) and my case for the 13 is a month newer with a lot less mileage and it got scratched to ****, while the iPhone 14 pro 6.1 model is flawless with a lot of usage on it. I think the small surface area because of the big camera module protects it from being scratched. So I guess my point is, my experience with the 6.1” pro cases might be different than for the 6.7” pro max cases.
Idk why but I can never get on board with the branded camera ring on those cases. But I don’t blame you for sending it back for those prices it has to be spot on.
Be careful, Tee thinks they’re the best cases ever made. He’ll be around to comment, you’ll see.
You find it grippy? I just returned the leather because I thought it was really slippery.
I do, I mean my hands are kind of rough so maybe that helps? Lol but I do like the grip and feel in hand compared to the Aramid Fiber version. The only way I know how to describe it is, sometimes the aramid fiber feels like putting my hands on a chalk board.
This looks nice , can you confirm are the sides and bottom nice and tight/stiff or if you tug on that area it pulls easily?
Accidentally scratched the back of my UAG Pathfinder the other day (ugly shiny scratch on the matt surface) so am back in the Midnight Apple leather. It's my fave in hand of all cases (and matched the Leather Link on my Ultra) but I don't feel it's protective enough.
So ordered a Sheath in Crimson. Never had the Sheath before so am looking forward to trying it when arrives from the States.
So ordered a Sheath in Crimson. Never had the Sheath before so am looking forward to trying it when arrives from the States.
Totally agree. That camera ring is ugly to me as well. But I wanted to try it. Never again
The Mous Limitless 5.0 is a super nice tight fit!
All the way around there is little to no pull.
Agreed, Gotta try for yourself! I tried one for my 13 PM last year and sent it right back. It seemed like a high quality product but scratched too easily like you said, and the camera ring= no bueno lol
Are you using a MagSafe charger? I love all my Caudabe Sheath cases for my previous phones but, for my 14 PM while using the MagSafe charger there's an imprint of the round circular magnet showing in the back. That droves me crazy so I had to return my black synthesis, 2 black sheaths, and AMETHYST Sheath.
Sucks cause I love everything about Caudabe cases except the round imprint from the MagSafe. I will revisit them for my future phone but not this gen.
Interesting that it happened to all four of your cases. Did it come off at least after a clean/wipe?
That’s unfortunate. I noticed if you put the MagSafe puck inside of one of those “holders” for MagSafe pucks it does not make the mark. I’ll post a pic of the one I have below and have never seen a ring on my cases since.
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Yes, but the scratch is not from that. I have a metal phone stand on my desk and dragged it across the corner.
Regarding MagSafe rings on cases, doesn‘t bother me.
i had it on the aforementioned Pathfinder and a barely noticeable one on the Apple Leather. Won’t bother me if one appears on the Sheath.
I’m fussy with marks/scratches on my cases but MagSafe ring marks I’m ok with, weirdly. Maybe it’s because it’s perfect circle, I dunno. 🤷🏻♂️
Interesting. Please send me a link to that holder. I have the same official Apple MagSafe charger. Thanks
I have the stainless steel block from Nomad (one that Tee uses in his videos) and this thing will scratch some cases and leave the Magsafe ring. I also have the metal standup Nomad one and like it better than the block. These both use the standard MagSafe puck from Apple.
My favorite is the 2 in 1 from Otterbox. It has a nice soft touch finish on its pad and leaves no Magsafe ring on 90% of the cases.
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I’m curious how the speckled Mous case is, does that back of it hold up well the wear ?
Apple Leather is actually very protective for it's size but pair it with a screen protector due to the corners having a chance slipping off. IIRC, the Sheath is also incredibly protective for it's size due to it's material being a bit different than other TPUs. It's all about the material for these slimmer cases.
I too ordered a Sheath for the first time and it's otw. I've always read about them on here, on videos, etc. I just think they're a little too bland/cheap looking but after a while I am appreciating it's simplicity. I've heard the texture and feel of the case is premium though, we'll see!
This is the one I use and have never seen a ring left on any of the 2 billion cases I own 🤦♂️ lol
OtterBox Stand Holder with Precision-fit Design for Apple MagSafe Charger, Accommodates Strong Magnetic Alignment and Attachment for iPhone, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BDBKG4...G4M&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_B1V0GPKPHAAZA63GERHZ
Might just have to try one of these
Is the front a soft material or just hard plastic?
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This is the one I use and have never seen a ring left on any of the 2 billion cases I ownlol
OtterBox Stand Holder with Precision-fit Design for Apple MagSafe Charger, Accommodates Strong Magnetic Alignment and Attachment for iPhone, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BDBKG4...G4M&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_B1V0GPKPHAAZA63GERHZ
lol Thank you