Other Do you use a case on your iPhone? [MERGED]

[deuxani]

Realistically, you'd probably end up paying more for AppleCare+ over the years than you would on a phone repair/replacement.

I do have AC+ for peace of mind and express replacement service. That said, it's probably not the most financially prudent choice unless you break your phone once a year or something.

Yeah that’s exactly my thinking. In 18 years of owning iPhones and always being caseless, no screen protector and no AC+ I have dropped it 2 times, where one of those times I had to replace the screen and the other time the back glass. Quick maths:

2 repairs in 18 years: €600
18 years of AC+ would’ve cost: €4.000
Profit: €3.400 😄

And yes, caseless is totally worth it. It cost me €2,77 per month to enjoy the look and feel of the design of the phone (I really dislike the feel of screen protectors and obviously the bulk and plastic of cases). But yeah, I’m not clumsy and don’t have kids, so I can go years without ever dropping or scratching my phone. My current 1 year old 16 Pro looks like it just came new out of the box.

 

[Macdctr]

Looks like this protects the camera too?

I have had no issues with my camera from using a Pitaka case on my 15 Pro Max and the camera lens looks perfect so this is why I got a Pitaka case for my Air. The advantage of having this is the entire camera bump is protected so when I place my Air on the table it is firm and not wobbly.

Also the case does not take away just how thin the Air is so for those who have been crapping on use of a case because it takes away from the thinness of the Air, you haven't seen this Pitaka case on the Air. I love mine. As much as the new iPhone costs, I would rather protect the finish on my Air and have a very thin case on it rather than see it's finish end up scratched up. No thanks...

 

[Webcat86]

I have had no issues with my camera from using a Pitaka case on my 15 Pro Max and the camera lens looks perfect so this is why I got a Pitaka case for my Air. The advantage of having this is the entire camera bump is protected so when I place my Air on the table it is firm and not wobbly.

Also the case does not take away just how thin the Air is so for those who have been crapping on use of a case because it takes away from the thinness of the Air, you haven't seen this Pitaka case on the Air. I love mine. As much as the new iPhone costs, I would rather protect the finish on my Air and have a very thin case on it rather than see it's finish end up scratched up. No thanks...

I got a Grezaco case and the sides are exposed, the corners and camera plateau are protected. It’s just as thin and easier to hold than when it’s caseless

 

[Mike6plus]

Pitake superslim. From the first Iphone always my choice.

 

[Letlie]

I heard they switched back to aluminum this time, which isn’t as hard as titanium, so it gets scratched pretty easily. That’s why a case is a must. I can always change the case, but once the phone itself gets scratched, there’s no way to give it a new ‘skin’.

 

[Antaris]

I heard they switched back to aluminum this time, which isn’t as hard as titanium, so it gets scratched pretty easily. That’s why a case is a must. I can always change the case, but once the phone itself gets scratched, there’s no way to give it a new ‘skin’.

Great point, plenty of good cases that also come in cool colors and patterns exist (clear or tinted hued ones are the best), and that's true for anything not made from titanium or kryptonite, regardless of brand. Even then, titanium and glass can and will be scratched if the material making contact has a higher tensile strength or the impact of the lesser material has enough force. After all, it is true that a tornado can have a strand of hay or straw pierce/impale a tree trunk, and the hay itself isn't denser than the trunk's material. Just more aerodynamic and was straight to the point, but a "lesser" material can still damage an otherwise stronger material if enough force is there.

 

[Dpk१]

Yes, I do use a minimalist case on my iPhone.

 

[LoveThisThing]

I normally like more minimalist cases, but this intrigued me. Hopefully shipping doesn't take too long.

 

[Kjabean]

I normally like more minimalist cases, but this intrigued me. Hopefully shipping doesn't take too long.

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What case is that?

 

[LoveThisThing]

What case is that?

It's the Aulumu a17 Aramid Fiber

 

[Antaris]

Mine:

They're not exactly this quaint conundrum of boring days gone by, but here are mine. I kinda wish Zagg made lens protectors that matched the case bezel, but that might be overkill.

The sea green model (left) probably looks better on the silver models, but the non-transparent areas contrast the dark blue nicely. The beige (right) adds a striking contrast and is a lovely alternative to the black.

The graphene in the Ranier case helps dissipate heat, not holding it in, since heat going away from the CPU is preferable to keeping it in so it can cook like rotisserie and then throttle down, dim the screen, power off, brick itself, be as ineffective as a boat anchor as well so how's that for multitasking, etc...

At a 22ft drop protection rating, I'm not too concerned about dropping it from a kitchen counter. Slightly less unconcerned for dropping it onto the parking lot's tarmac or if my future ex wants to use it as a makeshift hockey puck, but the two-piece construction does feel like it will prevent bends and breaks.

Also, I've not tried the kickstand. Not until the rotisserie is done. 😋

 

[adrianlondon]

I bought the green/sage iPhone 17 a couple of months ago.

I like how it looks (almost as nice as my white iPhone 11 😁) so don't use a case at home.

If going out, I'll put on the cheap ESR clear case I bought for it, just in case I drop it or it slides off something. My 11 would sometimes slip out of my pocket when I sat down in a low, comfy chair. The 17 seems less "slidey" somehow, luckily!

Unlike the thoughts in my post earlier (link below), I no longer keep the case on when at home.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-17-air-pro-pro-max-cases.2455729/page-176?post=34213352#post-34213352

 

[ThePinkChameleon]

I took the case off my 16P last month. My Qskinz got delivered 10/15 & I applied it that same day. It’s been a month and the skin is holding up well, no MagSafe issues either!

 

[ayephoner]

FNTCASE for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case: [Compatible with Magsafe] Translucent Matte Cases with [Full Camera Protection] [Screen Protector] Military Grade Shockproof Protective Phone Cover - Orange

[Purchase Note] :

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I got this case for my 17pm. It's kind of obnoxious to look at, but definitely a good quality case for the price. It was a few bucks cheaper when I ordered it last week.

 

[Kjabean]

I bought a komodity case for my air, and while I do love it, it feels awesome and looks super sophisticated, I’m worried so much of the sides are exposed.. it has openings at the bottom and the top where the titanium band is not protected.. so even though I love it I’m still just using my jtech case instead. The jtech doesn’t look near as nice and expensive, I love that the komodity is wood and very unique, but I just don’t want to scratch my phone!! Maybe I will use it for fancy dinners or something.. does anybody have any experience with cases that have openings at the bottom or top? Should I be worried with it in a pocket? It just seems to rely on having taller parts keeping anything from touching the sides like the Apple clear case.. I’m worried it could be scratched not being fully covered.

 

[Andeddu]

I bought a komodity case for my air, and while I do love it, it feels awesome and looks super sophisticated, I’m worried so much of the sides are exposed.. it has openings at the bottom and the top where the titanium band is not protected.. so even though I love it I’m still just using my jtech case instead. The jtech doesn’t look near as nice and expensive, I love that the komodity is wood and very unique, but I just don’t want to scratch my phone!! Maybe I will use it for fancy dinners or something.. does anybody have any experience with cases that have openings at the bottom or top? Should I be worried with it in a pocket? It just seems to rely on having taller parts keeping anything from touching the sides like the Apple clear case.. I’m worried it could be scratched not being fully covered.

Your main concern is drop protection as, if you drop your phone on uneven ground, it may end up with damage to the exposed sides. The titanium sides should be robust enough to resist any damage from objects inside your pocket.