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CarloC00

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Nov 18, 2017
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Hey guys I really need your wisdom!
I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max in blue and the only case I have is a basic Apple silicone case which I really like, although the iPhone color is really stunning and I’d love to show it of so I could use a clear case. Now, I need suggestions for a clear case that
  1. It has to have smooth edges (especially in hybrid cases like the spigen one I hate how much the sharp edges are pronounced, making the phone feel like a squared off brick. What I love about the new iPhone is that it has rounded edges on the back ’cause it feels amazing)
  2. It has to not yellow after like three weeks of use
  3. It has to be protective but not bulky like an otterbox, the phone is kinda big by itself so…
  4. It has to be sold in EU because otherwise I wouldn’t know how to buy one lol
now, on my previous iPhone I used the clear Apple MagSafe case which fulfilled all my requirements but it had a few cons that’s preventing me from buying it again for the new iPhone:
  1. It was squeaky and I had Apple to replace it twice because I thought it was a defective unit
  2. The price was too high for what it offered because it cracked like nothing just because from time to time I took the case off to clean the phone underneath since it didn’t adhered perfectly and dust used to get inside all the time
thanks in advance!
 
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Lyusi

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Jun 10, 2021
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Hey guys I really need your wisdom!
I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max in blue and the only case I have is a basic Apple silicone case which I really like, although the iPhone color is really stunning and I’d love to show it of so I could use a clear case. Now, I need suggestions for a clear case that
  1. It has to have smooth edges (especially in hybrid cases like the spigen one I hate how much the sharp edges are pronounced, making the phone feel like a squared off brick. What I love about the new iPhone is that it has rounded edges on the back ’cause it feels amazing)
  2. It has to not yellow after like three weeks of use
  3. It has to be protective but not bulky like an otterbox, the phone is kinda big by itself so…
  4. It has to be sold in EU because otherwise I wouldn’t know how to buy one lol
now, on my previous iPhone I used the clear Apple MagSafe case which fulfilled all my requirements but it had a few cons that’s preventing me from buying it again for the new iPhone:
  1. It was squeaky and I had Apple to replace it twice because I thought it was a defective unit
  2. The price was too high for what it offered because it cracked like nothing just because from time to time I took the case off to clean the phone underneath since it didn’t adhered perfectly and dust used to get inside all the time
thanks in advance!
Spigen,Torras and ESR
 

CarloC00

macrumors newbie
Nov 18, 2017
21
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Spigen,Torras and ESR
I checked out spigen in person and it’s kinda rough on the edges, I just saw a post on this thread by @thatappleguytoday about the Otterbox lumen and even tho it’s not totally clear looks really gorgeous so I’m thinking about getting that one and if I don’t like it just return it. From the pics it doesn’t look as bulky as my dad’s otterbox lifeproof
 

Damo88

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Oct 16, 2015
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Hey guys I really need your wisdom!
I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max in blue and the only case I have is a basic Apple silicone case which I really like, although the iPhone color is really stunning and I’d love to show it of so I could use a clear case. Now, I need suggestions for a clear case that
  1. It has to have smooth edges (especially in hybrid cases like the spigen one I hate how much the sharp edges are pronounced, making the phone feel like a squared off brick. What I love about the new iPhone is that it has rounded edges on the back ’cause it feels amazing)
  2. It has to not yellow after like three weeks of use
  3. It has to be protective but not bulky like an otterbox, the phone is kinda big by itself so…
  4. It has to be sold in EU because otherwise I wouldn’t know how to buy one lol
now, on my previous iPhone I used the clear Apple MagSafe case which fulfilled all my requirements but it had a few cons that’s preventing me from buying it again for the new iPhone:
  1. It was squeaky and I had Apple to replace it twice because I thought it was a defective unit
  2. The price was too high for what it offered because it cracked like nothing just because from time to time I took the case off to clean the phone underneath since it didn’t adhered perfectly and dust used to get inside all the time
thanks in advance!
Nudient if you’re looking for a hard case like the Apple one, it covers more of the bottom of the phone as well and it’s slimmer. Rhinoshield and Benks are other hard clear cases but are more expensive, think they’re a bit on the bigger side if you’re looking for more protection.

Nudient and Benks can be bought on their respective sites, Amazon has Rhinoshield stock.
 
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Lyusi

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Jun 10, 2021
129
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I checked out spigen in person and it’s kinda rough on the edges, I just saw a post on this thread by @thatappleguytoday about the Otterbox lumen and even tho it’s not totally clear looks really gorgeous so I’m thinking about getting that one and if I don’t like it just return it. From the pics it doesn’t look as bulky as my dad’s otterbox lifeproof
Of Spigen is too rough for your opinion then try Torras or ESR! I think that you’ll like them
 
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macher

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In case anyone interested in specs. This is interesting because as you’ll see the specs change when phone is installed on softer materials like the silicone and sheath.

To me only thing that matters is specs when phone is installed.

For 15 Pro NON Max

Apple silicone
Without phone installed
149.5
73.7
11.2
With phone installed
150.3
74.2
11.2

Sheath
Without phone installed
149.6
73.6
12.1
With phone installed
150.3
74.4
12.1
 
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walds11

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In case anyone interested in specs. This is interesting because as you’ll see the specs change when phone is installed on softer materials like the silicone and sheath.

To me only thing that matters is specs when phone is installed.

For 15 Pro NON Max

Apple silicone
Without phone installed
149.5
73.7
11.2
With phone installed
150.3
74.2
11.2

Sheath
Without phone installed
149.6
73.6
12.1
With phone installed
150.3
74.4
12.1
Interesting. Maybe cases companies need to list specs with iPhone installed…
 

aj_niner

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Dec 24, 2023
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I bought these cases for a natural titanium & black titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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Hooterville

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Sep 24, 2012
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Same, I haven't used a physical cord since the iphone 12. Magsafe is a must for me.
I only use Magsafe myself but think it may be killing the battery on my 15PM.
My battery health went down to 99% after only 34 charge cycles :(

The battery health on my 14PM was still at 100% when I got rid of it a year later.
 
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macher

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I only use Magsafe myself but think it may be killing the battery on my 15PM.
My battery health went down to 99% after only 34 charge cycles :(

The battery health on my 14PM was still at 100% when I got rid of it a year later.
I’m at 141 cycle count and at 100% battery health. I don’t MagSafe charge.
 
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macher

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Well that’s probably because you don’t use MagSafe lol. I use it everyday for charging and wallet so it’s a necessity for me now, just for it’s convenience
I don’t need to attach a wallet on my case. When I need my crebit card it’s already in my wallet on my iPhone. The only time I need to take out my wallet is when I enter the building at work for my work ID. Other than that I rarely have to take out my wallet.
 
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