Sorry my only camera at the moment is my iPhone so not possible to photograph in case. Using it throughout the day the fingerprinting on the back is becoming slightly annoying so I’ll have to see how that goes. But otherwise liking it
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Which case will you be getting for your new XS/XS Max? [MERGED]
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Yeah, I was looking at the website pics and only found one glimpse of the cutouts in one of their animations. The phone had 6 speaker holes visible through the left side cutout.
Not sure if they have a different model for the X and XS.
You have any good pics of thE steagle like the camera and bottom cut outs?
I assume it won’t fit the Xs
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I’ll take some photos when I get home. I’m pretty sure they will fit the XS even better as the camera hole fits my X like an XS case.
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Received the Otter + Pop Symmetry case for my XS, yesterday. So far so good. It seems to have a slightly smaller footprint than the normal Symmetry; specifically in width, side to side. The PopSocket does not sit flush, as some of their early advertising stated, but it still works with all my wireless charging pucks and stands, with the Pop Grip still on, even my iOttie car mount. The only charger is does not work with is my Scosche QI charger that is a removable power bank.
The convex back (to accommodate) the Pop Top actually feels pretty good in my hand. Naturally, there is not as much room for your fingers between the case and the extended Pop Grip, so that takes a little getting used to.
Speaker cut-outs are symmetrical, as the case is designed for X & XS.
I have mostly decided that this is a much better solution than installing a PopSocket on the back of a regular Symmetry case.
Be glad to answer any questions...
The convex back (to accommodate) the Pop Top actually feels pretty good in my hand. Naturally, there is not as much room for your fingers between the case and the extended Pop Grip, so that takes a little getting used to.
Speaker cut-outs are symmetrical, as the case is designed for X & XS.
I have mostly decided that this is a much better solution than installing a PopSocket on the back of a regular Symmetry case.
Be glad to answer any questions...
That’s really disappointing. Their skins seem nice, but they are struggling with cases.
I’m mainly disappointed because Dbrand offers separate XS and X cases on their site.
I’d be OK with it if they were upfront and said it’s the same case for both models, and camera/speaker alignment may not be exact. But don’t lead me to believe I’m ordering something made specifically for the XS, and then deliver something labeled “for IPhone X/XS”. Let me make that decision before I give you my money.
And after seeing how Caudabe can pull off a solid lightning port cutout with the minimalist Sheath, there’s no excuse for a bulkier case to have a bottom lip that’s so flimsy.
Couldn’t agree more. This is a huge pet peeve of mine and a reason I can’t get tech 21 cases
Here you go. You might laugh but as much as I like the Steagle, I actually like the Torras Love series silicone case even better. Do you have the XS? If you like black silicone, I can send you one of the new Steagle cases that I bought as backup. Just PM me.
That's sad about the Dbrand case. They had plenty of time to get it right, makes you wonder why they can't do it correctly. I haven't seen a single "slim fit" case I like better than the caudabe sheath. I don't understand how you silicone case people do it, I tried one once and couldn't stand how hard it was to get in and out of pockets and the lint drove me crazy.
I’m totally opposite - I would love the Sheath if it didn’t feel so like rough and tough rubber. Right now I’m loving the Torras Love series silicone case. I love the silicone feel and how super tactile the buttons are. I rarely put my phone in a pants pocket but rather in the outside pocket of my purse. It does pick up a bit of lint but for me it’s a small trade off for the softer feel in hand.
I agree the Sheath is just not nice material to hold after a week I had to go back to another case.
But now just use smart battery case.
I can confirm as well, I also got in my GRIP case for my XS...and the camera cutout is also the same as pictured up above. Very bummed about this considering the delays and time they had to get it right. I love Dbrand skins...so this is really a let down. I got a skin with my GRIP and applied it to the back as intended, so it looks quite nice (gray carbon). The quality is a tad on the low feeling side of things, but mostly the camera/lightning area are the deal breakers. Back to my Sheath, but I will be contacting support about this.
I've been going back and forth between the Sheath and the Apple Smart Battery Case. However, the majority of the time my phone is in the Sheath. I'd use the Smart Battery Case as my daily driver if it wasn't for those stupid buttons. The power button isn't too bad, but the volume button is very hard to press (I've tried three cases and they were all like that). I wish they had used the same silicone as the previous generation Smart Battery Cases.
I use the smart battery case when I travel or will be out of the house over 10+ hours. Currently daily driver has been the Caudabe Synthesis
The other I like is the Symmetry (especially with amazon pricing) Simple black, great fit with great buttons. Right now those are my 2 favorite. Everything else has fallen.
Any pics of how the pop socket doesn’t sit flush? I’d like to try this case for my XS max but I have a pro mount car mount it needs to slide into. Does the case add a lot of extra depth to the phone? Thanks
Did you buy from other box? I’d like to find it cheaper, or preferably at Best Buy as I have a gift card.