I've always wondered how much the Apple leather cases actually protect the phone from drops.
My SE has been in an Apple leather case since Day 1. I have dropped it from waist height onto concrete 4-5 times to date, at least once face down... and never so much as a scratch on the phone itself.
I can't back up the stickiness problem Sockrolid (not quite rock solid!) mentioned - never experienced that. But I have noticed that, over time, the embossed Apple logo began fading, and as of three months ago, it was gone altogether.
And the case is starting to sit a little too loosely on the phone, indicating some stretching. I will probably replace it soon, likely with a twin. I really like the feel and the slimness.
Can't even think about putting my iPhone X in these ugly looking cases. However Apple's cases look good and I have used them in the past. Currently, I am using Apple's folio case in black. Clear case will only look good if its made out of extraordinary quality material so rather than look cheap and plastic feeling, it should look as transparent as there's nothing on the phone, which I doubt if we will be able to find.
My sleek X survived many slips unprotected (including several 36 inches onto carpet). A drop onto gravelly pavement while getting into car-- also amazingly unscathed-- nevertheless sent me to store. Will return my clear TECH 21 case since its protective bottom lip impedes swiping up and makes the right button less responsive. (I hope they eventually improve it, since otherwise a very protective case that still showcases Apple's finesse.) Just ordered Apple leather case somewhat reluctantly since it obscures most of phone, but minimal bottom lip looks crafted for X functions, and still give some peace of mind against dings.
I like the Speck, Spigen and X-Doria cases in particular. I'd like to know which cases don't work with wireless charging since it would be a major annoyance to keep removing the case to charge the phone.
I have the Speck Presidio Grip case, and it does work with wireless charging. Amazon has them for about $24 bucks, which is a great deal in my opinion!
Do people really buy (and use) these ugly, rough and bulky cases to hide their beautiful and finely designed iPhones? IMO The only good option is a fully transparent case.
My aunt has a child thats why she gets the most protection.
I've owned and really liked a Spigen Tough Armor case with my 5s and my 6. Neither one had an issue despite MANY drops. So, I just decided to stick with one of those with my X.
So far so good (but it is noticeably thicker in my pocket as compared to the 6, but not horribly so.)
I thought I'd never use the kickstand, but I've used it twice already...
The real story here is which cases don't have a bottom lip. With swiping to open, a lip on the bottom could ruin the feeling.
Does this not bother you for left/right edge swiping as well? I can't stand cases even more since iOS started using these gestures more universally. I'll take my chances.
Im new to the iPhone family but im so excited i will be purchasing the 10 version im looking for a CLEAR protective case if im spending all this money i want to know if i drop it will my screen be protected from scratches and cracking i have had the otter box for my previous phone and it was very protective but also big bulky rubber that i could not slide in and out of my pocket does anybody have and suggestions i like this one... symmetry series clear graphic case (otter box product) but am unsure of its protection
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I can't back up the stickiness problem Sockrolid (not quite rock solid!) mentioned - never experienced that. But I have noticed that, over time, the embossed Apple logo began fading, and as of three months ago, it was gone altogether.
And the case is starting to sit a little too loosely on the phone, indicating some stretching. I will probably replace it soon, likely with a twin. I really like the feel and the slimness.
newer OS software is harder for older hardware to run, same as it ever was.
So far so good (but it is noticeably thicker in my pocket as compared to the 6, but not horribly so.)
I thought I'd never use the kickstand, but I've used it twice already...