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I’ve got an iPhone 6S, the original SE, and an iPhone 8. I’ve always used soft gel cases and dropped them plenty of times, but they’re all still in perfect condition without any marks or dents. I’ve shared pictures of them here before. Honestly, I’m glad Apple is bringing back aluminum.
Any particular cases that are soft gel? I don’t see many of those around these days.
 
I don’t care about the material. My phone is in a case any way. If it can help to cool down the phone, then aluminum it is.
 
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