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MareLuce

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Can anyone recommend a bumper case for the 11 Pro Max?

Or, which brand of bumper cases have worked well on your other phones?

Are there any to avoid that are super slick?

I'm looking at the Rhinoshield
 

willmtaylor

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IMO, Rhinoshield are the best, but some do complain about their slippiness.

Personally, I prefer ThanoTech, but I don’t see any news about iPhone 11’s.
 
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ZebraDude

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I have used the Rhinoshield bumper on my Pixel 2XL, iPhone XS Max, Pixel 3XL and now will receive my new RhinoShield for my Pro Max this week and will love it.

I love them!
 
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MareLuce

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Is there a way to make any of the bumpers ... grippier?

(like the Apple Silicon case grippy?)
 

sabesh

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Is there a way to make any of the bumpers ... grippier?

(like the Apple Silicon case grippy?)

Yes, I use Hexmag Grip tape - cut it in half and stick it on the sides. Here's my Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Rhinoshield CrashGuard. The tape can be purchased from Amazon.

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ZebraDude

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Is there a way to make any of the bumpers ... grippier?

(like the Apple Silicon case grippy?)

Personally I like it just the way it is. I’m not a fan of the grippy sides as it gets stuck in my pants.

I just hold on to my device and never has had a drop issue with it on.

 

archrider

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IMO, Rhinoshield are the best, but some do complain about their slippiness.

Personally, I prefer ThanoTech, but I don’t see any news about iPhone 11’s.
I called ThanoTech to ask if XS bumper will fit the 11 Pro. The phones are within a fraction of a mm of the same size. They didn't advise using it. I notice button locations don't match. They said using it would be a durability risk. They said they have our back and are working on new models. It's taken them a long time in the past.
 
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cannono

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I called ThanoTech to ask if XS bumper will fit the 11 Pro. The phones are within a fraction of a mm of the same size. They didn't advise using it. I notice button locations don't match. They said using it would be a durability risk. They said they have our back and are working on new models. It's taken them a long time in the past.
Yeah Thanotech was great but they’ve been quiet lately so I thought maybe something went wrong. They don’t even mention plans for new models on their site
 
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archrider

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Yeah Thanotech was great but they’ve been quiet lately so I thought maybe something went wrong. They don’t even mention plans for new models on their site
I've been checking their site and Facebook and you're right there's been no mention. The support person I exchanged emails with promises bumpers for the 11/11 pro/11 pro max
 
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Justin51

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I just received my ESR silver bumper case....... I use to use bumper cases exclusively a few year ago but hated how the back glass always showed finger prints. Now with the matte finish there's no finger prints anymore.

I do have to say I am a bit on the nervous side not having a case that covers the entire phone but dang it looks nice in the bumper case.

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caligurl

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I just received my ESR silver bumper case....... I use to use bumper cases exclusively a few year ago but hated how the back glass always showed finger prints. Now with the matte finish there's no finger prints anymore.

I do have to say I am a bit on the nervous side not having a case that covers the entire phone but dang it looks nice in the bumper case.

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I wish they'd come out with a green to match the green phone! I used to love just having a bumper back when they first came out and were popular! I put a skin on the back and used my bumper and LOVED it!
 
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blackjackmark

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I just received my ESR silver bumper case....... I use to use bumper cases exclusively a few year ago but hated how the back glass always showed finger prints. Now with the matte finish there's no finger prints anymore.

I do have to say I am a bit on the nervous side not having a case that covers the entire phone but dang it looks nice in the bumper case.

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Looks great! That’s the phone and bumper that’s on its way to me, so thanks for the preview!
 
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