Has Anybody gone Case-Free on iPhone 13?

[Mark Stone]

My last iPhone was the 8 Plus, and I kept it in some of the best cases - Spigen, Otterbox, LifeProof. The iPhone 13 seems to be quite a bit more sturdy than the 8+ (if YooToob vids are to be believed), so instead of an expensive case I've put it in a clear $11 generic "mall" case. I've had my 13 for only two weeks - those of you that have carried a 13 since they were introduced, do y'all recommend a fully protective case like the ones mentioned, or am I good with the cheapo - or even no case at all? The blue iPhone 13 is so purty I'd hate to cover it up . . . .

 

[Daniel Narciso]

With apple care I think you can go caseless, but without I think it’s pretty risky.

I talk for myself, but I hate even the smallest of scratches.

 

[Bodhitree]

Have been using my iphone 13 pro caseless since I bought it in December, no scratches that i can see.

 

[mbshesh]

I always hate rocking a phone case but do so anyways. This year I decided **** it let me rock it caseless and the first trip I took to the gas station, I dropped my phone on the concrete. Two little cracks in the frosted glass. SMH

 

[Mark Stone]

I always hate rocking a phone case but do so anyways. This year I decided **** it let me rock it caseless and the first trip I took to the gas station, I dropped my phone on the concrete. Two little cracks in the frosted glass. SMH

Ouch!!

 

[Mark Stone]

With apple care I think you can go caseless, but without I think it’s pretty risky.

I talk for myself, but I hate even the smallest of scratches.

Good point - a screen replacement is only $29

 

[Andeddu]

If you don’t mind paying extra for Apple Care and aren’t OCD about minor scratches, chips and dents then you can go caseless. Imperfections bother me so I always use protective cases.

 

[Dealmans]

I’d use a mini caseless

 

[Damo88]

For the ones bothered about small imperfections, wouldn’t it just be better to use it caseless until that happens and then slap a case on to hide them? Out of sight, out of mind and all that?

 

[nrvous1]

Been using my 13 mini case less for last week and it’s been fine. I use my Torro leather sleeve to transport it around.

 

[Mark Stone]

OP here -- I decided to case it up. I bought my last iPhone (8 Plus) with the purpose of keeping it for 5 years, and I bought my 13 with the same thought. Even though it seems very, very sturdy, I think I'll keep it cased so it has a chance at a 5-year run. Additionally, a pristine device tends to sell for more $$$ on ebay. My 8 Plus actually had a 3 year 9 month tenure in my pocket - and it sold on ""The Bay" for over $200. (TMO had offered $75 trade in --)

The case I ordered is the Supcase Unicorn Beetle, clear, based on the very high quality of the Unicorn Beetle case I got for my Watch series 5. Supcase seems to be a quality house, although I never even heard of them before three weeks ago.

 

[stanza.richi]

Using my 12 mini caseless most of the time (I have 4-5 cases that last 1-2 days on before being removed again ?): a dent on the frame from a big fall on concrete is the only scar since January 2021 ??

 

[Htsi]

Case less but on the 12Pro. Got screen changed for $29. Only worn out parts are steel frame and camera bezels. Not too shabby. Will get the back swapped before ac expires