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

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Zensō

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KentuckyHouse said:
Can you or anyone else with this case post a picture of it from the front? You talk about the bezels but I can’t see what makes it so different from other cases and my curiosity is piqued. Every picture is of the back.
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A few pics for you. In the second pic I added a couple of arrows pointing out the unusually small gap between the surround and the lenses. The machined alloy inner part actually tapers inward toward the lenses to minimize the amount of exposed glass - no other case does this that I’m aware of. The alloy part is surrounded by TPU (or similar) and raised slightly above the edge to protect the surround and your desk. Everything on this case screams precision, which you will like if that’s important to you. As stated elsewhere, it shows fingerprints and it’s not terribly grippy. Always trade offs…

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A few pics for you. In the second pic I added a couple of arrows pointing out the small gap between the surround and the lenses. The machined alloy inner part actually tapers inward toward the lenses to minimize the exposed amount of glass - no other case does this that I’m aware of. The alloy part is surrounded by TPU (or similar) and raised slightly above the edge to protect the surround and your desk. Everything on this case screams precision, which you will like if that’s important to you. As stated elsewhere, it shows fingerprints and it’s not terribly grippy. Always trade offs…

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What do you think if Pitaka could put matrix strips on the sides inconspicuously for better grip?
 
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macher said:
What do you think if Pitaka could put matrix strips on the sides inconspicuously for better grip?
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My guys got questions for questions! Are you a detective?! 🕵️ lol jk
But I don’t think it would look as slick as it does now if they added that. Not a bad idea tho!
 
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SR Steve said:
Yes the chamfered edges are a feature that many don't like, but you cannot deny the execution is perfect and those edges hug the contour of the phone closely, just more angular than the slightly rounded titanium body. I like them because they add a secure area for gripping that the silky texture lacks, and a profile that differs from any other aramid fiber case for a distinctive architectural-like appearance.

And as acbarn noted earlier the construction is all aramid fiber (with the exception of a portion of the sides) which keeps its weight to a minimum and takes advantage of the inherent strength of the material. Many of the other fiber cases slap an overlay on one of their generic cases and it is obvious when you look at the construction to the left and top of the camera bezel. Others punch a silly hole in the side for a lanyard that 99.9% of owners will never use. It is a Bentley in a lot full of Toyotas and is priced accordingly. View attachment 2336847
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Do you or @acbarn know if using MagSafe on this case leaves a ring? I don’t use MagSafe much but didn’t want to muck up this sweet case with a ring if it does?? Thanks!
 
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KentuckyHouse said:
This is interesting. On the Amazon listing for the aramid Gen 5 Rebel, it has a notation that it’s a frequently returned item. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen that before, and it’s not on the Frosted listing.

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I noticed today that a lot of spigen cases have it too. The only case I ever saw it on before today was the Apple fine woven
 
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All that talk about the Sheath and now I am back to the super minimalist Pitaka MagEZ 4! Feels so good!
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Yea know what you’re saying. When I had the Apple silicone and slapped it on after running the Sheath I was like “wow holy sh*t this is what a case should feel like!”.

How’s the grip on the Mag4?
 
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SR Steve said:
None visible so far, and I don't think it likely given the hardness of the material. The stuff is made to handle bullets after all.
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Some reviewers have said that the Pitaka pro is too boxy, not rounded and somewhat sharp edges? Do you find that to be true?

Also an important factor for me but not the most important is grip. How’s the Pitaka pro grip? When I ran the Benks for a good bit it felt like holding a wet bar of soap. Didn’t feel secure in my hand.

Some people don’t mind fingerprints and smudges but I do. When I ran the Benks it was a fingerprint magnet and smudge magnet. Although both Pitaka and Benks are same do you find the Pitaka is easily susceptible to fingerprints and smudges?
 
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