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Which case will you be getting for your new XS/XS Max? [MERGED]
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apple silicone case. nothing beats it. gives sufficient protection. dropped my X multiple times and the phone was not damaged.
Official ones are usually timed to release right before the phone does if I recall and since that phone is on delay until October....
[doublepost=1537046694][/doublepost]This one is stuck on Coming Soon but I think I will try to hold out...
https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/pathfinder-se-camo-iphone-xs-max-case?variant=12619113988184
As for Apple Cases, no tangerine in XS Max Leather
so probably a basic black one.[doublepost=1537046811][/doublepost]
They'll start to show wear around the edges after a while.
I have a spigen liquid crystal clear glitter case on order. But I’m also debating getting an Apple red silicon case or a tough case from redbubble - but I can’t find many recent reviews on them. The redbubble would be more fun, but I know apple’s cases are good (though I’ve really just used spigen the last several years). Both of those would cover the gold and that makes me sad.
Ugh, so many options.
Ugh, so many options.
For the Max I'll be using the same one I'm using now on my X. The Speck Presidio Grip. The grip it offers on the sides and back is simply outstanding.
Just placed my order for Mous case in walnut. Going to use it while I'm waiting for Moment to release XS Max photo cases in November.
As far as I know ( I think I read it in an other accessories thread here somewhere) the microphone layout changed slightly so if the case has precise cutouts they have to adjust the case for a perfect fit, otherwise it might be a little off... so I guess it really depends on the case cutouts...( the dimensions of the phone didn’t change...)
For now I'll use this case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7TMFBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -- but I'm waiting for the Spigen 6.5" with kickstand (still clear case) for later.
I love the Saddle Brown leather case, but I run and am out on dusty trails and don't want it to get all sweat/water damaged so most likely I'll stick to a thin clear case of some sort. I *might* case swap and get the leather one at some point though, but it's easier just to grab and go with one simple case.
I love the Saddle Brown leather case, but I run and am out on dusty trails and don't want it to get all sweat/water damaged so most likely I'll stick to a thin clear case of some sort. I *might* case swap and get the leather one at some point though, but it's easier just to grab and go with one simple case.
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Nevermind, found and ordered it
I'm going with a Pelican Voyager case...I'm paying over $1200 for this phone. I need great protection against unexpected events. I can understand why pay for a case that provides minimal protection....
Is the Apple case “sticky?” In other words, is it hard to pull out of the pocket because it “grabs” the pocket liner?
Well, that is the big question I have...
after a sleepless night deciding which phone to get ( settled on the Xs) I now have the even bigger problem which case and which screen protector I‘ll buy...
Right now I think I might get the otterbox symmetry clear one with the otterbox alpha glass... but I don’t know about the fit and for that price I want it to be pretty good...
Always used Spigen cases and actually never went wrong with them...
Getting the phone on launchpad doesn’t make it easier cause there aren’t any reviews... :/
For me choosing the right case +screen protector is really the hardest thing to do...
Amen to that! It took me no time to decide on the XS Max 512 for two reasons:
1. It is a similar physical size to my iPhone 8 Plus.
2. I can get 512 GB meaning I can now put my entire music collection in lossless format on my iPhone.
Now the case has been such a problem, I ordered two.
How did that case hold up? Did it it yellow or scratch easily? I’m really interested in that one but couldn’t find anywhere how durable they were.
I love this case. I highly recommend it. Have had it on my last two iPhones. Ordered it for my XS max. Just wish it was totally clxear to show off my gold colored phone.
I ordered the Vapor S. I almost always use Element case, their stuff is a little overpriced but they look and feel premium.
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Nice thing is, I already have two of them and they fit all my phones, no matter the year or model.
My Apple black leather case shipped for Wednesday delivery. Now all I need is the phone to ship!
