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iPhone 16 Pro case with no cutout or touch capacity

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whirlpoolbread

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After a week-ish of using my phone, I’ve realized that I won’t be using the touch capabilities of the camera button. It’s easier for me to use the touch screen to tweak settings.

So now I want a case that will cover the camera button with a proper button. Something just like the wake button. I don’t want a cutout or a flush area, just a simple button that launches the camera app and takes pictures.

I doubt this will be made but I can dream.
 
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Sorry, I cant suggest a case, but you can disable the light press gesture so that the Camera Control will launch the camera and take a photo, but wont allow you to access the other functionality.
 
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The Apple Silicone cases have a button over the Camera Control button, and I believe there are a few (very few) aftermarket cases which do also.

You can go into Settings > Accessibility > Camera Control > Light Press, toggle "Show Adjustments" off, and the Light Press won't do anything.
 
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I’m not a fan of the Apple silicon cases and the beats case is slippery. I’ve got a spigen case on it now and it’s fine, but the cutout is just uncomfortable. I’m hoping that a better case will become available.
 
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whirlpoolbread said:
I’m not a fan of the Apple silicon cases and the beats case is slippery. I’ve got a spigen case on it now and it’s fine, but the cutout is just uncomfortable. I’m hoping that a better case will become available.
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The Spigen Ultra Hybrid T has a button over the camera control which should be more comfortable than the cutout. I haven’t seen a case that covers the camera control as if it isn’t there.

www.spigen.com

iPhone 16 Series - Ultra Hybrid T (MagFit + Camera Control)

Showcase your iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max in our clear case. The Ultra Hybrid T (MagFit) preserves the original look of your device, provides protection from everyday drops and adds magsafe compatibility. We've got you covered.
www.spigen.com www.spigen.com
 
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Zensō said:
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid T has a button over the camera control which should be more comfortable than the cutout. I haven’t seen a case that covers the camera control as if it isn’t there.

www.spigen.com

iPhone 16 Series - Ultra Hybrid T (MagFit + Camera Control)

Showcase your iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max in our clear case. The Ultra Hybrid T (MagFit) preserves the original look of your device, provides protection from everyday drops and adds magsafe compatibility. We've got you covered.
www.spigen.com www.spigen.com
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Thank you. I'll give it a try. I think I'll still prefer a plain old button, but they might not ever exist.
 
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Zensō said:
I haven’t seen a case that covers the camera control as if it isn’t there.
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I wonder if case manufacturers will be courageous enough to start doing this exactly. Just covering the button as if it wasn't there. And then marketing it :).

Had the 16 Pro for a week... the button is something I would easily forget about.
 
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whirlpoolbread said:
After a week-ish of using my phone, I’ve realized that I won’t be using the touch capabilities of the camera button. It’s easier for me to use the touch screen to tweak settings.

So now I want a case that will cover the camera button with a proper button. Something just like the wake button. I don’t want a cutout or a flush area, just a simple button that launches the camera app and takes pictures.

I doubt this will be made but I can dream.
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid T has the button over the camera control button. About $30 on Amazon.

Supcase has one too, but I read it’s not quite as responsive as the Spigen design.
 
I am searching for this case daily. Will post it here if I find anything. following this thread.
 
whirlpoolbread said:
After a week-ish of using my phone, I’ve realized that I won’t be using the touch capabilities of the camera button. It’s easier for me to use the touch screen to tweak settings.

So now I want a case that will cover the camera button with a proper button. Something just like the wake button. I don’t want a cutout or a flush area, just a simple button that launches the camera app and takes pictures.

I doubt this will be made but I can dream.
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The 16 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max fit in the same UAG Monarch Pro case.

The same is probably true for the 16 non pro, non max.

Try a UAG Monarch Pro for the 14.

I have both pro max phones and both cases mentioned above. Had I realized the case I had fit the 16PM perfectly, other than covering the camera putting, I would not have bought a new case and saved myself $100.
 
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monstermash said:
The 16 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max fit in the same UAG Monarch Pro case.

The same is probably true for the 16 non pro, non max.

Try a UAG Monarch Pro for the 14.

I have both pro max phones and both cases mentioned above. Had I realized the case I had fit the 16PM perfectly, other than covering the camera putting, I would not have bought a new case and saved myself $100.
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The 15PM I had fitted into a 14PM case fine as well; so is this to say that the 16PM will fit in 14 or 15PM cases?

If so I may send the 16PM UAG case back that I've ordered and go for the 15PM one I previously owned...

I've got the Spigen T case here (as well as the Armor case), so I'm covered in that sense
 
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The 15PM I had fitted into a 14PM case fine as well; so is this to say that the 16PM will fit in 14 or 15PM cases?

If so I may send the 16PM UAG case back that I've ordered and go for the 15PM one I previously owned...

I've got the Spigen T case here (as well as the Armor case), so I'm covered in that sense
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I bet it will.

I've been tempted to send the 16 case back and just use the one from my 14. Would save me $100. In really should do it. It I kinda like the colour on this one better.

Is it worth $100? No. But sometimes, ya just don't care (;
 
The 16 Pro Max will NOT fit in the cases for the 14 Pro Max & 15 Pro Max, the 16 Pro Max is noticeably taller and a bit wider.

When I bought cases in preparation for the 16PM I put my 15PM in them and there was a very noticeable gap at the bottom and small give in the side.
 
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The 16 Pro Max will NOT fit in the cases for the 14 Pro Max & 15 Pro Max, the 16 Pro Max is noticeably taller and a bit wider.

When I bought cases in preparation for the 16PM I put my 15PM in them and there was a very noticeable gap at the bottom and small give in the side.
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Meh. Mine does.
 
IMO, the Apple silicone case is the current case champ for the 16s right now because they use that sapphire button for the camera control button.

I sure hope the 3rd parties revise their cases to copy Apple's camera control button quickly.

Supcase and Spigen do have their own versions:

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Spigen have recently launched a Ultra Hybrid case, with a capacitive camera button.
I would be interesting in understanding how well they have managed to implement that button...
 
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