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Has anyone here used the Otterbox Symmetry clear previously? I see they now they have “Symmetry+“ with built-in magsafe magnets. The idea of a clear case to show off the Deep Purple, with more protection than usual clear cases, and grippier edges intrigues me. Not a fan of Casetify’s branding all over their cases, nor their higher prices.
 
I have a sheath on the way. I'm debating pulling the trigger on the Bullstrap leather case. I so wish the bottom was closed. If it were I'd have already ordered.
 
Anybody order the pitaka mag ez 3 for the 14 pro? Or have one in hand? Ordered one from Amazon last year and it was very clearly quite used (complete w food debris). Insta-return so I never actually tried it. Wondering if the price is worth it, or just go w Apple leather and call it done. TIA! (Edit word)

Worth it? Hard to say. I was pretty adamant about trying the orange leather case but recent versions have aged horribly… I was lucky enough to get a decent coupon on my pitaka purchase . Would I have bought it without the discount? Sure, because I need something to hold me over, until reviews of the cases came out

Need pictures bro?
 
Has anyone here used the Otterbox Symmetry clear previously? I see they now they have “Symmetry+“ with built-in magsafe magnets. The idea of a clear case to show off the Deep Purple, with more protection than usual clear cases, and grippier edges intrigues me. Not a fan of Casetify’s branding all over their cases, nor their higher prices.
I had the symmetry case for my iPhone 13 pro max and found it near impossible to take off the phone. I ordered the Speck presido clear MagSafe case.
 
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I had the symmetry case for my iPhone 13 pro max and found it near impossible to take off the phone. I ordered the Speck presido clear MagSafe case.
Interesting. I was looking at it at Best Buy yesterday and thought it seemed pretty good. Liked the grippy, but impossible to take off the phone sounds less fun.
 
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Nice looking case — would prefer this in a clear matte without the lanyard slot.
Yup . That would be perfect. Unfortunately, clear versions are slippery . The lanyard slot is pretty much the norm on these 50 cents cheap cases….

For the price, they can’t be beat though
 
If somebody made an iPhone case like the Apple Smart Folio for iPad, I would buy it in a heartbeat. I do not understand why this isn’t available.
 
I wish there was a way to see a review of every case known to man out there in one big test. Then have someone rate them.
 
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Looks nice, but this one still requires you to put the phone into a shell inside the folio. The Smart Folio I’m referring to lets you just magnetically attach the iPad to the case. I would love this for the iPhone. The sides wouldn’t be as protected if dropped, but the trade off for the near-nakedness would be totally worth it for me.
 
The new Umber and Ink are fantastic. I’ve been waiting for a good brown shade for a long time. Finally going back to brown after two years on the black leather.
Here’s some different lighting shots of the 13 series Midnight and 14 Ink and Umber. Plus the leather wallet in dark Cherry.
Interesting to see the power button on the 14 has been moved lower (probably due to that massive new camera module).
 

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Worth it? Hard to say. I was pretty adamant about trying the orange leather case but recent versions have aged horribly… I was lucky enough to get a decent coupon on my pitaka purchase . Would I have bought it without the discount? Sure, because I need something to hold me over, until reviews of the cases came out

Need pictures bro?
Thanks for the feedback. Yes please, pics would be great!
 
I think I’m just going to go for the Spigen UltraHybrid for now until I decide on which Apple case to get!
Have you used it before? I’m curious about the little feet in the back corners, think they’re supposed to help it stay balanced while flat on a table. But I wonder if that’s at all uncomfortable while holding.
 
Thanks for the feedback. Yes please, pics would be great!
Some shots I got from their online store . The base version is nice looking compared with the fusion weaving
 

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