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jsmith1

macrumors 6502a
Jun 6, 2010
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I had the Spigen Neo Hybrid crystal case from Amazon before the phone got here...great minimalist case
 

Radeon962

macrumors member
Nov 22, 2020
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Thinnest “case” I have found. Almost like a skin but just a bit thicker. Fits right and all cut-ous well done. Apple lightning cable fits. Buttons are just below the surface. Adds some texture/grip to the phone without any real bulk. Not the rubbery/soft touch feel of Pitaka or Evutec aramid fiber cases but OK. It is very similar to a Totallee or Peel shell type case with a carbon fiber surface. I don’t know if it is actually aramid fibers or not but it is really what I wanted as it provides scratch protection with little to no bulk and should provide better protection than a skin. Normal bumps should be fine but does not appear to be a “case” you would want to rely on if you drop your phone all the time.

Carbon Fiber Texture Phone Case... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ML9NSW5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 

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kp98077

macrumors 601
Oct 26, 2010
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Hybrid approach. Usually have the Pitaka case on that’s very thin. Or leather case if hands are hurting. Or sometimes nothing !!
 
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DiCaprioAngel

macrumors 6502a
Jul 12, 2013
589
422
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I could never have any phone without a case. I like to keep my phones as pristine as possible with absolute NO type of scratches anywhere on the body or the screen as that would annoy the hell out of me. Usually, if I have my phone without a case it’s because I no longer care for the phone and I’m upgrading to the next one. Other than that, my phone lives in a case the entire time I own it
 

maracuch0

macrumors newbie
Nov 5, 2020
20
15
No case unless I’m at the gym or running. No screen protector, either. I hate the look and feel of cases. I love the look and feel of the naked iphone.
I really wanted to go without a screen protector but just couldn't. My 12 pro screen got scratched in the middle and not sure how. Decided to return it and got the 12 pro max. Instantly put on a screen protector on it but not using a case at all.
 
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StaceyMJ86

macrumors demi-goddess
Sep 22, 2015
8,158
14,518
Washington, DC
I’m using a tempered glass 2.5 screen protector and clear cases for my 12 Pro Max. I want peace of mind and also show off the color at the same time. I don’t use bulky thick cases but prefer thinner cases that offer some sort of protection.
 

StaceyMJ86

macrumors demi-goddess
Sep 22, 2015
8,158
14,518
Washington, DC
I keep going back and forth between using a thin clear case and using clear film on the sides and back. Going to definitely use a glass screen protector.

Considering going with SopiGuard or XtremeSkins for the clear film and maybe something like totalleecase clear case.

I love the Totallee clear case but I’m waiting on my Peel case before buying the Totallee case.
 

jbachandouris

macrumors 603
Aug 18, 2009
5,792
2,933
Upstate NY
Thought there was already a thread on this.....

Black Apple Leather case as always. I don't trust myself not to drop and I am obsessive when it comes to scratches.
 
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beach bum

macrumors demi-goddess
Oct 6, 2011
7,943
28,300
Philly
No case, screen protector with a Slickwraps matte clear skin and gloss clear skin on order for the back... from pictures, leaning towards using the matte which is slightly textured. Loving it without a case.
 

Gin Gin

macrumors 6502
Jun 22, 2009
257
65
I'm too clumsy. I go with thin bumper style cases, clear so you can see the phone. I have dropped my phones so many times over the years, and have never broken one. I even accidentally drop kicked an iPhone in a store. It went flying end over end, hit the shopping cart before finally landing on the floor. I thought it was a goner, but no damage at all. I just can't go caseless.
 
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