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Take a look at the Nomad Rugged. It has a plush inside, offers grear drop protection, no branding at all on the outdide, and good grip due to the leather on the back. I have been using the Rugged since the X came out and never found a better case (for what I sm looking for).
That looks pretty good. Thank you!
 
I think the only clear cases that might work are those that are "frosted" so the texturing helps resist finger prints and stuff...The only one I can think of that might work is this:
https://www.amazon.com/Silk-iPhone-Max-Grip-Case/dp/B07PK6KQCJ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S89YA9BKOIKZ&keywords=kung+fu+grip+iphone+xs+max&qid=1556206269&s=gateway&sprefix=kung+fu+grip,aps,189&sr=8-2&th=1

My friend has it on his XS, and his is silver, so it goes well. I put it on my black XS max and it seemed nice....good buttons and the frosted back has some texturing, that seems like it might resist smudges and stuff. The buttons on it were nice as well. I personally didn't like it on my black XS, because it sort of gave a white, dark frosted look...but as I mentioned on a silver, it goes well...

I put a frosted case on my gold XS Max because I tired of the fingerprint smudges on my clear case. I like the look of the matte case and no more smudges!
 
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For the ladies that like a little blingy. Bought the case for 7.99, the ring on back for 3.99, and a screen protector 4.99.
All at TJ Maxx. This case is a little thin, that's why I bought the screen protector. I actually like this screen protector.

Picture may be upside down. I didn't take it that way.
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Anyone with a gold XS/XS Max have any pics of the midnight blue or black case on the phone? Specifically, the camera and bottom?

I wanna see how the case looks against the gold before buying
 
Took a chance and ordered a Nimbus9 Phantom 2 case for my max. I actually really like it and will be keeping it, the first clear case I've tried that I like. It's not perfectly clear, there's a checkered/hex pattern on the back and the edges are smoke but the buttons are by far the best of any clear tpu type case I've tried, nearly the equal of the Solid Suit buttons. A little expensive but I'm happy with it.

Grippy but not hard to get into or out of pocket, mute switch is easy to get to, fit is very good for a tpu case (it's no solid suit but nothing else I've tried is either), and the cut outs are very good.
 
I have this waiting for me when I get home. I’d like a clear case but don’t like how they feel. Hopefully with the sides of this being black it might feel better.

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I have this waiting for me when I get home. I’d like a clear case but don’t like how they feel. Hopefully with the sides of this being black it might feel better.
When you get the case, please let us know how the buttons feel. When I purchased the Liquid Crystal, I considered this case (and really wanted it), but I went with the Liquid Crystal because I've owned that case before, so I knew what I was getting.
 
When you get the case, please let us know how the buttons feel. When I purchased the Liquid Crystal, I considered this case (and really wanted it), but I went with the Liquid Crystal because I've owned that case before, so I knew what I was getting.

Just put it on. Buttons a super responsive. As good as Apple’s or the Solid Suit. No problems. Fist impressions are that I like it but the back of the case is a fingerprint magnet.
 
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I've been using the Plasma too and love it.

Went for extra protection after knocking my phone off the bedside unit and destroying the super thin scratch only protection case it was wearing.

The Plasma in red looks great, especially in sunlight.
 
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I've been using the Plasma too and love it.

Went for extra protection after knocking my phone off the bedside unit and destroying the super thin scratch only protection case it was wearing.

The Plasma in red looks great, especially in sunlight.
just a little bit pricy!!!!
 
I've decided to give the Apple silicone case a chance. I really love the way the Apple Smart Battery case feels, but I don't like the weight and (as I've mentioned before) I absolutely hate the buttons. I'm hoping the regular silicone case has better buttons.
 
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I put a frosted case on my gold XS Max because I tired of the fingerprint smudges on my clear case. I like the look of the matte case and no more smudges!

i had this frosted clear silk case on my XS. within 6 weeks it had picked up the blue color from my jeans pocket (where i keep my phone).

i contacted silk and they send me a replacement, a non-clear variety.
 
i had this frosted clear silk case on my XS. within 6 weeks it had picked up the blue color from my jeans pocket (where i keep my phone).

i contacted silk and they send me a replacement, a non-clear variety.
I was looking at their frosted nudist and frosted grip. I was concerned that there might be some material color bleeding Thats unfortunate.
 
i had this frosted clear silk case on my XS. within 6 weeks it had picked up the blue color from my jeans pocket (where i keep my phone).

i contacted silk and they send me a replacement, a non-clear variety.

Interesting - I having had any issues with mine but I only seldom carry it in my jeans pocket.
 
Interesting - I having had any issues with mine but I only seldom carry it in my jeans pocket.

my wife has the same case for her XR, and hers has held up fine too but she carries it in her purse, not pocket.
 
I’ve been using the Apple silicone case for a couple of days now. I feel like it hugs the phone more than the leather case and doesn’t feel as wide, so I prefer the dimensions of the silicone case better. The buttons are better than the Smart Battery case but aren’t as tactile as the ones on previous generations.
 
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Has anyone ever tried the Otterbox Leather Statement case? If so, is it good and how bulky does it feel?
 
Been using Mous carbon fiber the longest. Felt tough, added some weight but the sides were too slick. I used those “strips” and it was pretty great in adding a lot of grip to the slicker sides.

Got the Dbrand grip 2 and it reminds me a lot of the Mous. Definitely lighter weight. And has some actual grip built in. That, with no fingerprints and I’ll take it as my new daily driver. Did the black camo skin and it looks great. Did I say no fingerprints!!

Not perfect, but the best I’ve used to far.
 
Been using Mous carbon fiber the longest. Felt tough, added some weight but the sides were too slick. I used those “strips” and it was pretty great in adding a lot of grip to the slicker sides.

Got the Dbrand grip 2 and it reminds me a lot of the Mous. Definitely lighter weight. And has some actual grip built in. That, with no fingerprints and I’ll take it as my new daily driver. Did the black camo skin and it looks great. Did I say no fingerprints!!

Not perfect, but the best I’ve used to far.
I have heard the bottom lip is very flimsy.
 
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