Which Case Did You Get or Recommend For Your New iPhone 15 /Plus /Pro /Pro Max?

[Hooterville]

i reached out to phonerebel about the buttons and logo plate and like always got a quick reply. here’s what they said:
“Hey Darrin, the buttons have been extensively tumbled for deburring, and then go through a rigorous multi-step PVD coating process.

In our testing the PC sticker degrades the click of the button, and is not needed because of our new PVD coating process.

The rebel back logo is .5mm below phone back glass, it shouldn't make constant contact with glass.”

the buttons on the inside do feel really smooth. i really thought they had padding. i’ve gotta say, the gen 5 is my favorite case ever. looks great to me, has tremendous grip, easy swiping in all directions and seems very protective. i’ll be using it without worry.

edit: i just wanted to add that the material the case is made from feels so good. it’s different from other plastic cases i’ve had.

I received this same canned response. Wonder why they had protective backing on the Gen 4 buttons if they didn't need them?

 

[Itsedstech]

I realized what was throwing me off about the rebel gen 5. The sides of the case are thicker. Makes it look not and feel not as sleek. 😔

 

[VaderRulez]

That particular version has a cutout. Now the Sheath has a choice of a covered action button or open button. Their first run of cases had the cutout, but they’ve revised it to be covered.

To be honest, now that I’ve received the 3 Sheath and 1 Synthesis with the covered action button (after using the cutout versions for 3 weeks), I kinda prefer the cutout version.

I’m thinking about selling the covered action button versions and sticking with the cutout ones.

You got a PM by chance? Lol.

 

[Hooterville]

Is this legit packaging for OT?

Never received one like that before. Either come in the retail packaging or the brown Otterbox cardboard box from Amazon.

 

[Hooterville]

Otterbox Symmetry solid as ever.


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Finally got you a real case Now, all you need is a nice tree case to go with it

 

[Pje200]

i reached out to phonerebel about the buttons and logo plate and like always got a quick reply. here’s what they said:
“Hey Darrin, the buttons have been extensively tumbled for deburring, and then go through a rigorous multi-step PVD coating process.

In our testing the PC sticker degrades the click of the button, and is not needed because of our new PVD coating process.

The rebel back logo is .5mm below phone back glass, it shouldn't make constant contact with glass.”

the buttons on the inside do feel really smooth. i really thought they had padding. i’ve gotta say, the gen 5 is my favorite case ever. looks great to me, has tremendous grip, easy swiping in all directions and seems very protective. i’ll be using it without worry.

edit: i just wanted to add that the material the case is made from feels so good. it’s different from other plastic cases i’ve had.

Absolutely love mine also, best case I ever had.

 

[Hooterville]

tried the otterbox symmetry… feels great in the hand, and buttons are excellent but that’s where the hype kind of stops for me. The case pushes off the phone super easy… at least on the pro 6.1 it is far from a tight fit. MagSafe strength is mediocre also. Just my 2 cents

Joe, over here raining on my Symmetry parade

 

[rulymammoth]

Joe, over here raining on my Symmetry parade

Haha, it just goes to show how subjective this stuff is. Glad we have the choices that we have though!

 

[Lighter iPhone]

@TechnicallyTee , I have the Enzo Aramid for my 15 Pro Max, but I find it to be kind of bulky and hard to get a good grip unless I attach a MagSafe grip. I’ve seen in your livestreams that you are currently rocking the the Enzo, what is it about that case that you prefer to similar but lighter case like the Pitaka MagEZ Pro that weighs about 10g less?

 

[CPark98]

Wow, how long have you been using it for it to get that scratched up?

That's just a user review photo showing wear and tear. I'll see how it holds up, but I want to see scuffing in it!

 

[iGeneo]

Spigen Leather Enzo.

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has the Magsafe been improved?

 

[KentuckyHouse]

You got a PM by chance? Lol.

I do!

 

[IconIc215]

Thanks man. Trying to picture what it would look like.

Not my pic but from Reddit.

 

[JBlass421]

Black Action Button Sheaths arrived. One paired with Black Ti iPhone and other paired with Blue Ti iPhone. No MagSafe indentation on this one and buttons are super clicky! Absolutely love them! Celestial Blue and Gray Sheaths arriving next week.

Celestial Blue action button Synthesis arrived as well. Not sure what people are complaining about with the action button being mushy, it is just fine to me. The Sheath does feel a little better though but Synthesis is definitely clicky as well imo.

Very happy with all the cases but I do have to say this year I’m actually leaning more on the Sheath with its slightly more clicky buttons and the felt interior makes it feel more premium and its slightly slimmer profile compared to Synthesis. Last year I was pro Synthesis. Both amazing cases nonetheless!

 

[RustyFox]

Black Action Button Sheaths arrived. One paired with Black Ti iPhone and other paired with Blue Ti iPhone. No MagSafe indentation on this one and buttons are super clicky! Absolutely love them! Celestial Blue and Gray Sheaths arriving next week.

Celestial Blue action button Synthesis arrived as well. Not sure what people are complaining about with the action button being mushy, it is just fine to me. The Sheath does feel a little better though but Synthesis is definitely clicky as well imo.

Very happy with all the cases but I do have to say this year I’m actually leaning more on the Sheath with its slightly more clicky buttons and the felt interior makes it feel more premium and its slightly slimmer profile compared to Synthesis. Last year I was pro Synthesis. Both amazing cases nonetheless!

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I think it sounds like I got an ‘unlucky bad’ Synthesis - multiple people have said their button’s good so I’ve emailed Caudabe.

 

[Joe123Joe]

Joe, over here raining on my Symmetry parade

lol no no not trying to do that, just my observations… everyone likes diffeeent stuff. Is yours a tight fit? I feel like I can put a tiny bit of pressure on the cameras and the phone pushes right out of the case.

 

[Pug72]

Just tried my Sheath again and not liking the fit. Can see the edge of the action button through the slit and those slits on all the buttons are big. The speaker/mic holes aren't centre of the cut outs and can see the back edge of the titanium band through the USB-C cut out. Might just be mine but not joining the Caudabe love-in this year.

 

[Hooterville]

lol no no not trying to do that, just my observations… everyone likes diffeeent stuff. Is yours a tight fit? I feel like I can put a tiny bit of pressure on the cameras and the phone pushes right out of the case.

Yea, mine fits nice and tight. Not Caudabe Synthesis tight but still good and tight.

 

[KentuckyHouse]

Just tried my Sheath again and not liking the fit. Can see the edge of the action button through the slit and those slits on all the buttons are big. The speaker/mic holes aren't centre of the cut outs and can see the back edge of the titanium band through the USB-C cut out. Might just be mine but not joining the Caudabe love-in this year.

You got a dud. Ask for a replacement.

I’ve got 3 Sheaths (well, 6 since 3 are the open action button and 3 are the covered button) and none of them have any of those issues.

 

[Joe123Joe]

Time for a little self reflection…. How many cases do you guys own for your 15 series so far?? lol I’ll go first, I have 8 with 2 more ordered on the way! LOL

Edit: 2 of the 8 are Caudabe “freebies” because of the cut out situation

 

[Hooterville]

Time for a little self reflection…. How many cases do you guys own for your 15 series so far?? lol I’ll go first, I have 8 with 2 more ordered on the way! LOL

Edit: 2 of the 8 are Caudabe “freebies” because of the cut out situation

Same here, have 8 with none on the way Only other ones on my radar are the Gen 5 Frosted and a Speck case.

 

[Southernguy]

Has anyone got the Otterbox symmetry (blue) or received the phone rebel frosted yet? Keen to know thoughts or pics pls!

 

[darrinS]

Time for a little self reflection…. How many cases do you guys own for your 15 series so far?? lol I’ll go first, I have 8 with 2 more ordered on the way! LOL

Edit: 2 of the 8 are Caudabe “freebies” because of the cut out situation

i have 4 and 1 on the way (bullstrap dune). tried 3 others and returned. considering canceling the bullstrap.

 

[Sal09]

5 Apple Finewoven
1 OT Symmetry
1 Caudabe Sheath (when it arrives)

 

[darrinS]

5 Apple Finewoven
1 OT Symmetry
1 Caudabe Sheath (when it arrives)

and i think you criticized me for wanting to try the enzo leather lol