I don’t know why I don’t like this year’s Apple silicone cases??

[Luba]

Taken together there’s something unsatisfying about it. The silicone is less tacky this year so it slides into my pocket much better versus last year’s which I had to push in with effort, so that's good. The new silicone is still grippy enough. The magnets make it easier to take off or install the case, but it feels less securely in place compared to last year’s. And because of the magnets the whole phone with the case feels extra heavy. So there have been definite improvements, but I felt I had to return it anyway.

 

[heyyitssusan]

I agree, I’m sad as I have always enjoyed silicone cases in the past, and nothing could compare. This year, they’re mediocre at best and I returned mine too. the charging port was what did it for me, digged into my pinky and it was not a pleasant experience.

 

[Kazmit]

It's the closed bottom, ruined it for me

 

[webbuzz]

It's the closed bottom, ruined it for me

Most likely why I will order a third-party case for my 12 Pro Max.

 

[Volcano22]

It's the closed bottom, ruined it for me

Same. I think the closed bottom adds bulk for me. Really liked being able to feel the phone at the base.

 

[blairh]

Closed bottom and $50. Seems like a massive rip-off honestly.

 

[decypher44]

I actually love mine. Much better feel to them, easy to get in and out of pocket, and the kumquat color is badass!

 

[brn2ski00]

I actually love mine. Much better feel to them, easy to get in and out of pocket, and the kumquat color is badass!

I just got a compliment on my kumquat today! I didn’t love it at first but think it’s best for the blue iPhone 12

 

[noobinator]

People complained for years about the open bottom and now the closed bottom. I guess you can't keep everyone happy.

 

[cc999]

The Silicone case on iPhone 12 PRO is fantastic, I LOVE the closed bottom and returned last years version for mi 11 Pro because of the open bottom.

CC

 

[Tulani]

People complained for years about the open bottom and now the closed bottom. I guess you can't keep everyone happy.

It also has to do with the swipe up gestures that will get compromised by the closed bottom.

 

[decypher44]

It also has to do with the swipe up gestures that will get compromised by the closed bottom.

Honestly, swiping up isn’t hindered in the least. Not even close to it. I can swipe up with my thumb starting quite a bit above the bottom of the case.

 

[Tulani]

Honestly, swiping up isn’t hindered in the least. Not even close to it. I can swipe up with my thumb starting quite a bit above the bottom of the case.

Well and fine.
But it can take a bit of getting used to for those coming from open bottom

 

[Sam in SoCal]

I was at the Apple store yesterday and asked one of the employees about the upcoming leather cases for the 12 pro max and he said they would have a cut out at the bottom. So we shall see.

 

[decypher44]

Well and fine.
But it can take a bit of getting used to for those coming from open bottom

I came from an open bottom. Had the black Apple Leather on my XSMax for two years. Didn’t even take me time to adjust. I’m being honest here when I say it works perfectly, and took no adjustment on my part.

Of course, I concede that every person is different, and not everyone will handle their phones just like me.

 

[Tulani]

I came from an open bottom. Had the black Apple Leather on my XSMax for two years. Didn’t even take me time to adjust. I’m being honest here when I say it works perfectly, and took no adjustment on my part.

I am not disputing your adaptability

 

[noobinator]

I came from an open bottom. Had the black Apple Leather on my XSMax for two years. Didn’t even take me time to adjust. I’m being honest here when I say it works perfectly, and took no adjustment on my part.

Of course, I concede that every person is different, and not everyone will handle their phones just like me.

same here. I didn’t realize it was different or anything at all.

 

[Volcano22]

I was at the Apple store yesterday and asked one of the employees about the upcoming leather cases for the 12 pro max and he said they would have a cut out at the bottom. So we shall see.

Hope so!

 

[Loge]

Closed bottom has that extremely narrow ridge over the lightning port that will most likely break really easily - remember this from the original iPhone SE.

 

[JagRunner]

I preferred the open bottom.

 

[Robbosan]

Closed bottom has that extremely narrow ridge over the lightning port that will most likely break really easily - remember this from the original iPhone SE.

apple warranty for cases is excellent. non issue.

 

[Angelbethany]

I really like my silicone case on my 12 Pro so far... and I'm not sure about the stiff ridge around the lightning port that people are referring to....mine doesn't seem to have it

 

[heyyitssusan]

I really like my silicone case on my 12 Pro so far... and I'm not sure about the stiff ridge around the lightning port that people are referring to....mine doesn't seem to have it

You are lucky, and I probably had a defective case. What color did you get?

 

[Caesars]

The case itself doesn’t really feel very different (I change cases often - that closed bottom isn’t even noticeable).

I will say the newer design with the flat edges (that I love) make it easier to hold (IMHO) and with the flat silicone edges, it’s extremely easy to hold and it feels very secure in the hand.

 

[webbuzz]

Not a fan of the closed bottom.