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Honestly frosty and aramid PR are the top cases I am thinking. Nobody asked for it lol, but my end of year top 5 will be shared here on NYE.

The button components has the ability to make these cases very unique and not stale after long usage. Just changing around some buttons can make it feel like a new case.

That's a lie, cause I've seen at least a few people who have asked for your top 5 cases lol. I'll add myself to that list as well!
 
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Honestly frosty and aramid PR are the top cases I am thinking. Nobody asked for it lol, but my end of year top 5 will be shared here on NYE.

The button components has the ability to make these cases very unique and not stale after long usage. Just changing around some buttons can make it feel like a new case.
I just can’t get past the fact it’s just plastic. And I have a ceiling of £20 tops for that material. 😉
 
Opened up a brand new sheath in gray and it had the circle on the back, already submitted a return for it. Done with Caudabe for this year. Luckily my black sheath doesn’t have the issue and I’ve been using it on and off for a while now.
 

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The second Frosty I ordered from Amazon is lost in space somewhere :(
and now it's back in El Paso :( Should be in Florida

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🔥 combo. I received the Synthesis in Celestial Blue and absolutely love it. Now I wonder if I’d like the Sheath more…🤔
Possibly.
You won't.
I feel like that's a bit of a pretentious statement saying that someone wouldn't like the Sheath more than the Synthesis. It comes down to personal preference. I'd say Sheath > Synthesis.
 
Opened up a brand new sheath in gray and it had the circle on the back, already submitted a return for it. Done with Caudabe for this year. Luckily my black sheath doesn’t have the issue and I’ve been using it on and off for a while now.
Bummer. Good luck with the return, they’ve been extremely slow in responding to my latest return request.
 
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Possibly.

I feel like that's a bit of a pretentious statement saying that someone wouldn't like the Sheath more than the Synthesis. It comes down to personal preference. I'd say Sheath > Synthesis.
Why is Sheath > Synthesis?
 
Why is Sheath > Synthesis?
Well, like I said, it's personal preference, but for me Sheath > Synthesis because of the grip. Yes, the Synthesis has the grips on the side which is nice, but the back of the case is basically just a smooth textured plastic feel, whereas the Sheath has texture wrapped all around the case. It isn't the same texture as the sides of the Synthesis, but personally, I find the texture on the Sheath and it being full coverage, better than the grips on the sides of the Synth. Also, If you're someone that changes their case often, beware that the Sheath is much easier to remove than the Synthesis, which feels like you need a crowbar to remove.
 
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Possibly.

I feel like that's a bit of a pretentious statement saying that someone wouldn't like the Sheath more than the Synthesis. It comes down to personal preference. I'd say Sheath > Synthesis.

I would say its very pretentious and not just a bit of lol

All jokes aside, yea everyone has different flavors they might like. Gotta try both and see what's best for the individual.
 
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Any of my case fanatics (me included) ever think "sod it, I going naked" and just not using a case? My usual pattern is, buy new iPhone, buy a load of cases, then after 6 month or so use caseless, then, think "mmm, new iPhone out next month, better stick back in a case to protect for selling"?

I also always get AppleCare Plus (that Ive never used) so when you think about it, the cost of all these cases would probably pay for any repairs should you drop or damage your phone? Makes you think, especially this year as the 15 Pro's feel SO good in the hand without a case?
 
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Well, like I said, it's personal preference, but for me Sheath > Synthesis because of the grip. Yes, the Synthesis has the grips on the side which is nice, but the back of the case is basically just a smooth textured plastic feel, whereas the Sheath has texture wrapped all around the case. It isn't the same texture as the sides of the Synthesis, but personally, I find the texture on the Sheath and it being full coverage, better than the grips on the sides of the Synth. Also, If you're someone that changes their case often, beware that the Sheath is much easier to remove than the Synthesis, which feels like you need a crowbar to remove.

I do not think its MagEZ 4 tight which does need a crowbar lol

See I am the opposite, the full texture of the Sheath is just an unpleasant feeling after hours of usage. I sent my revised case back.

There you go, everyone has to make their own decisions. This is why I love seeing everyone's top 5 as they are always all different.
 
I would say its very pretentious and not just a bit of lol

All jokes aside, yea everyone has different flavors they might like. Gotta try both and see what's best for the individual.
Ah you were being sarcastic, my bad 😂 still haven’t mastered reading sarcasm through the internet ;)

But yeah different strokes for different folks, which no judgement here, they’re just phone cases after all 😉
I do not think its MagEZ 4 tight which does need a crowbar lol

See I am the opposite, the full texture of the Sheath is just an unpleasant feeling after hours of usage. I sent my revised case back.

There you go, everyone has to make their own decisions. This is why I love seeing everyone's top 5 as they are always all different.
I never had the magEZ 4, but heard it was a nightmare to get off the phone lol.

Ah gotcha, I can see how it’d be unpleasant for certain people, but I personally love the feeling and the grip it provides.

Not sure I necessarily have a top 5, but I’m interested in seeing what you put out there. I know the frosty, and aramid gen 5 are probably up there, which makes me want to buy them lol.
 
Any of my case fanatics (me included) ever think "sod it, I going naked" and just not using a case? My usual pattern is, buy new iPhone, buy a load of cases, then after 6 month or so use caseless, then, think "mmm, new iPhone out next month, better stick back in a case to protect for selling"?

I also always get AppleCare Plus (that Ive never used) so when you think about it, the cost of all these cases would probably pay for any repairs should you drop or damage your phone? Makes you think, especially this year as the 15 Pro's feel SO good in the hand without a case?

I forgot to add the AC+ so I am beat. My plan in the very beginning was to just do AC+ and maybe a case when out and about. Nope, I am a case whore and always end up with so many cases lol
 
Ah you were being sarcastic, my bad 😂 still haven’t mastered reading sarcasm through the internet ;)

But yeah different strokes for different folks, which no judgement here, they’re just phone cases after all 😉

I never had the magEZ 4, but heard it was a nightmare to get off the phone lol.

Ah gotcha, I can see how it’d be unpleasant for certain people, but I personally love the feeling and the grip it provides.

Not sure I necessarily have a top 5, but I’m interested in seeing what you put out there. I know the frosty, and aramid gen 5 are probably up there, which makes me want to buy them lol.

Sorry my forum sarcasm is always available here from time to time lol

I am going to post my top 5 tomorrow as there is wayyyy too much going on NYE Sunday. Just glad all the cases I ordered came in before the new year.
 
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Any of my case fanatics (me included) ever think "sod it, I going naked" and just not using a case? My usual pattern is, buy new iPhone, buy a load of cases, then after 6 month or so use caseless, then, think "mmm, new iPhone out next month, better stick back in a case to protect for selling"?

I also always get AppleCare Plus (that Ive never used) so when you think about it, the cost of all these cases would probably pay for any repairs should you drop or damage your phone? Makes you think, especially this year as the 15 Pro's feel SO good in the hand without a case?
This exact thought always runs through my head lol. I have AC+ since I’m on the Apple Upgrade Program, so technically I’d be fine going caseless, problem is if I ever shatter my phone and need to get it exchanged/repaired, the closest Apple Store to me is 2 hours away. And like @thatappleguytoday said, I’m a case whore so I love my cases, but yes, the 15 feels sooo good in the hand, maybe one day I’ll have the guts to go completely caseless.
 
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Sorry my forum sarcasm is always available here from time to time lol

I am going to post my top 5 tomorrow as there is wayyyy too much going on NYE Sunday. Just glad all the cases I ordered came in before the new year.
lol no worries, I should’ve sensed the sarcasm.

I’ll be on the lookout for your top 5, and it’ll probably influence me to buy more cases 😂
 
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