What does the sheath feel like? That you don't like it? I havent seen that case in person so dont know.
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Which Case Did You Get or Recommend For Your New iPhone 15 /Plus /Pro /Pro Max?
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Neither. lolOne last case for the road
Phone Rebel Black Crystal or another black Sheath?
Give me your vote
The only Phone Rebel case I'd buy would be the Frosted.
And the Sheath is the Sheath. You either like it or you dislike it.
I’ve just been gifted a Finewoven case in evergreen and have to say I love the feel and fit of it. Super light (30g for the 15PM model), adds zero bulk to the phone and a tiny lip with a screen protector, which I love.
If they had made the back out of the same material as the sides then it would likely be far more durable. The sides actually feel like the leather case on the 13PM. Only time will tell how it holds up.
If they had made the back out of the same material as the sides then it would likely be far more durable. The sides actually feel like the leather case on the 13PM. Only time will tell how it holds up.
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Durability has been ok with mine, certainly much better than all the hate for this case early on. I also think the buttons are brilliant - by far the best of any case I have tried. My only issue is I find it slippery on the back and the grip hasn’t improved at all (the sides are ok) so it’s not my daily any more
Buttons are fantastic, I thought the silicone case were the best I’d tried but these are even better.
I have the PR Crystal, but no Frosted to compare it to.
Speaking of the PR Crystal: bending the edges a bit didn’t help to avoid pushing off the screen protector. I took a small bit of toilet paper and fold it a little bit, so it fits between the edge of the case. It seems just enough to have a little bit of room between the case and the screen protector. You barely can see it.
I don’t want to give up the PR Crystal. It feels so much more premium than the Ghost case. But it also is way heavier. I take that for granted.
If it's like previous versions, it has better grip due to the Clear back + Glossy sides.
I'm not a fan of it since those 2 things shows wear, scratches and fingerprints easier.
Do you have the Sheath?I have the PR Crystal, but no Frosted to compare it to.
Speaking of the PR Crystal: bending the edges a bit didn’t help to avoid pushing off the screen protector. I took a small bit of toilet paper and fold it a little bit, so it fits between the edge of the case. It seems just enough to have a little bit of room between the case and the screen protector. You barely can see it.
I don’t want to give up the PR Crystal. It feels so much more premium than the Ghost case. But it also is way heavier. I take that for granted.
Do you feel that WSKEN protector covers the top speakers so the speakers are less loud?
No. I have many cases, but no Sheath.
And no. I don’t notice any difference on the speakers with the WSKEN.
Oh wow maybe I have a defective protector as I find that the screen protector is covering the top speaker.No. I have many cases, but no Sheath.
And no. I don’t notice any difference on the speakers with the WSKEN.
Got my Nomad horween leather, really like it. Done now, wasn't trying but have ended up with the same 3 cases I have every year lol.
Apple case although FW, which I like better than the last few years leather, could have better sides grip.
Symmetry, same old faithful, no saggy bum.
Nomad Horween, really improved with nicer/softer pu, grip and buttons, magsafe is great too. Fatter bum ok still shorter than the symmetry.
All different sizes/material. All black yes boring haha.
Have a blue ocean ultra arriving today though.
Apple case although FW, which I like better than the last few years leather, could have better sides grip.
Symmetry, same old faithful, no saggy bum.
Nomad Horween, really improved with nicer/softer pu, grip and buttons, magsafe is great too. Fatter bum ok still shorter than the symmetry.
All different sizes/material. All black yes boring haha.
Have a blue ocean ultra arriving today though.
If Nomad just gave the people what they want...a Rugged Slim. In the meantime, I do use this case in certain situations. Def gonna be one of my beach/pool vibes case this summer. Color is too good.
If they could have made the Nomad with a much thinner bottom, it might have been a winner for me. Even thought the grips have a “groove” it has slightly chamfered edges, not boxy like the Pitaka pro etc.
It does have better grip and feel than the Frosted. With that being said, like others have posted here, it does lift up some screen protectors, as the lip/edge seem to be tighter or slightly wider than the other models. This is why I returned mine.
it's a non issue, its not like a bulge coming out the back lol
Horween Leather is better than the modern.
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I'll bet $$ we don't see a Phone Rebel 50 foot drop test this year. That metal camera ring with it's 4 micro tiny screws would be a major fail point and more than likely rip right out of the cases upon impact.
I also noticed that the hard surrounds around the camera and logo are higher than the microfiber lining, meaning that the glass phone back is lying directly on these hard surfaces and is unsupported by the lower areas covered with microfiber cloth. Side and front impacts should be fine, but it seems pretty obvious that a direct impact on the back would be very likely to shatter the glass back. I really like this case otherwise, but that is a big issue.I'll bet $$ we don't see a Phone Rebel 50 foot drop test this year. That metal camera ring with it's 4 micro tiny screws would be a major fail point and more than likely rip right out of the cases upon impact.
monday i got the docartisan wallet / case combo. i know i’m in the minority of those that like wallet cases. eventually they will sell the cases alone without the wallet. the leather case is thin like apple’s former leather, it’s fully enclosed with only an opening for the usb port. metal buttons with felt lining inside. strong magsafe. grippy. the brown is the kind of leather that scuffs and scratches easily. similar to a dbrand leather skin or a normad horween. the killer feature and why i believe this will be on my phone when i eventually upgrade it is the wallet serves as a stand in portrait and landscape orientations. i can place my phone on my desk and have my phone upright to use. i just love this feature. i do have stands but this dual use is terrific imo. the only negative is the buttons are really stiff. they click but the power button especially requires a hard push. my hope is they will get better with use.
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I’ve been thinking that because he’s yet to do his annual drop test video for that reason. Rebel isn’t going to be “a survivor” anymore lolI'll bet $$ we don't see a Phone Rebel 50 foot drop test this year. That metal camera ring with it's 4 micro tiny screws would be a major fail point and more than likely rip right out of the cases upon impact.