Ok, here’s my case adventure. I believe these are all the cases I’ve handled, aside from apples FW case which looks and feels nice but I don’t believe would wear well. It went back.
Thinborne Aramid Case. This is comparable to the Pitaka case I have for the 14 Pro, so it’s hard not to compare. The Caseborn has a nicer, metallic camera ring vs the Pitaka 14’s plastic one tjsy has picked up dings. I read the new Pitaka has a metal ring but unsure. Case came with a screen protector. That’s a bonus. It also came with nice packaging, whatever that’s worth. The case is very nice, and very stiff. It has a bit more texture than the Pitaka I remember. It’s very pleasant. Wonderful thing case.
Link: Thinborne Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max Case, [Compatible with MagSafe] [Made of 600D Aramid Fiber] [Slim Minimalist Style with Carbon Fiber Textures] Black
https://a.co/d/2AW2HnE
Next up: a Pitaka case, but this is the Pro version, so full coverage. I’ve had multiple Pitaka thin cases and after Technically Tee’s glowing review, I wanted to try it. He’s right. It’s a phenomenal case. It fits well. It’s just beautiful case.
My only gripe is the edges of the back have chamfered edges vs rounded, and it’s not as nice as it could be. But seriously A+ anyway.
Link: PITAKA Protective Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max, 6.7 Inch, Military Grade Shockproof iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Case [MagEZ Case Pro 4] 1500D Aramid Fiber, Black/Grey (Twill)
https://a.co/d/8HRPekA
Since the iPhone 3 I’ve never had a silicone case. The color way was so nice I had to try.
Thus far it’s been great. In linty-pockets it grabs some dust but it’s really not a big deal. The comments I’ve seen are a little overblown. It does grabs your pocket which, while not as nice to restrict as a smooth case, this one never slides on when seated like other cases.
After a few weeks the edges are starting to shine / polish out. I don’t know how this will wear after a year or so… but it’s nice.
No link needed LOL
Finally, a very heavy duty CaseBorne case. Like the thinborne it comes with screen protectors. And also very bulky belt clip if that’s your thing.
It’s challenging to assemble and take apart but once in place it’s solid. It’s way more protective than anything I’ve ever handled and a bit too bulky for me. The included camera ring that doubles as a stand it nifty. The magnet is far and away more powerful than anything else I’ve tried, which is nice. Not my kind of case but well done, unless you want to change out all the time.
Link: CaseBorne Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max Case - Compatible with Magsafe, Rugged with Tempered Glass Screen Protector Includes Kickstand & Belt-Clip Holster - Orange
https://a.co/d/clThwo9