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I am motly going naked, but sometimes i put it in a case. For this year i really like the clear case, but mostly see negative responses. Does anyone like their clear case? Is it really that bad?
 
I have this case coming on Monday.

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I ordered that Spigen case for my 12 pro and although it looks great I found it uncomfortable to hold. The bottom edges are kinda sharp. YMMV
 
Have you guys tried the ultra hybrid

it’s sweet on my 12 pro when I’m not using apple leather
 
I’m using the Ringke Matte Fusion no-smudge model with polycarb on the back and tpu on the sides. It fits great and passes most of the color and Apple logo detail through when viewed straight on

You have to search specifically on Amazon for “ringke fusion matte 12 pro Max” — it’s completely separate from both the color Ringke Fusion entry and the gloss-clear/smoked RF entry (if you prefer that type of clear).
 
I ordered that Spigen case for my 12 pro and although it looks great I found it uncomfortable to hold. The bottom edges are kinda sharp. YMMV

Plus they put their branding on the case, which shows up pretty obviously on the clear cases.
 
I recommend the following two. I have the ESR one on my 12 Pro Max right now. I also have the Torras as well.


 
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I recommend the following two. I have the ESR one on my 12 Pro Max right now. I also have the Torras as well.



I have the Torras diamond case on my list, but it’s unavailable right now so I couldn’t order it today. For some reason at the moment, I only like clear cases. The only case I ordered with color was the Pink Citrus Apple Silicon case coming tomorrow.
 
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I have this one for my 12 mini and just ordered it for my 12PM. It’s very sturdy and fits the mini very well. Hopefully it will be the same on the PM.
 

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I have this one for my 12 mini and just ordered it for my 12PM. It’s very sturdy and fits the mini very well. Hopefully it will be the same on the PM.
I got this too but I don’t like it. I prefer the apple clear case. Apple’s version is slightly thinner and cleaner looking.
 
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I got this too but I don’t like it. I prefer the apple clear case. Apple’s version is slightly thinner and cleaner looking.
Is the Apple clear case harder this year? I think I remember reading that they switched it up form last year. I’ve always preferred the slightly softer TPU cases over the hard clear ones (I feel like the hard plastic collects more lint/dust) but really just comes down to personal taste.
 
Is the Apple clear case harder this year? I think I remember reading that they switched it up form last year. I’ve always preferred the slightly softer TPU cases over the hard clear ones (I feel like the hard plastic collects more lint/dust) but really just comes down to personal taste.
Hmmm no not softer. Still harder clear plastic. I prefer the apple leather ones. It’s softer. I agree with you.
 
ESR Alliance Series Designed for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case [2 Tempered Glass Screen Protectors] [Full-Body Hybrid Protection] [Shock-Absorbing] [Scratch-Resistant] for iPhone 2020, 6.7-Inch – Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CX8DZQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_sMqSFbF40KZSF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


Beefy. Separate Plastic frame, wrapped in outer TPU. Thicc...lol.

The screen protector you put on stretches the furthest to the edges I’ve seen in a while. You to apply it EXACTLY, using the inner frame as a guide. Air gapped corners.

This is the most protection I’ve seen from a clear case

You can also get a combo with a thinner clear case for only$20

ESR Air Armor Series Clear Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max + ESR Alliance Series Clear Tough Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max [2 Screen Protectors] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7TRJ9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_94tSFbTKSNDDE

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