Other iPhone Air has to be a naked phone, no?

[azhava]

They "stay working" just fine if you take decent care of your belongings.

Exactly. Which means using common sense and protecting them from damage when necessary. That's why I use a case and screen protector.

 

[James6s]

There’s no doubt the 17 air will look and feel amazing without a case, the only way to fully appreciate a device!

I have a 16 Pro with a screen protector fitted and use an Apple silicone case when out and about because I find they add minimal bulk to devices (hate thick and bulky cases) when at home it’s caseless.

Adding a case and screen protector to the 17 air may add 2-3mm around it, and just make it as thick as a naked iPhone 16 for example @ 7.8mm in depth.

Either way it’ll still be thinner than other iPhones using a case.

 

[TechRunner]

I don't plan on buying one, but I would use it caseless at home and use a thin, transparent case for on-the-go.

 

[Jackbequickly]

For me it is not so much aesthetics, it more like not dropping my phone. Way too slippery to me. To each his own. Not buying the Air anyway.

 

[Tsepz]

Buyers of this phone have to go caseless, right? Throwing on a thick case defeats the whole purpose I would think.

Not necessarily, one could throw a case on it and chances are it will be thinner versus the other models when they too are in cases.

It is all relative.

A case for an Air will be thinner than a case for a Pro Max, so the sort of person who wanted the larger form factor in a slimmer setup would still be happy.

 

[blairh]

Confident thin and light cases will be popular with the Air.

I personally will be going case-less with the Air. I haven't used a case for a few years now. I have AC+ in case I break my screen. Otherwise I strongly prefer my iPhone to be as light as possible.

 

[ssledoux]

I’m planning to go with an Air if things are as they’re rumored. I will absolutely use a case. I use Loopy cases on all my phones.

The phone will still be lighter with a Loopy case than a pro max will with a Loopy case.

 

[dz5b609]

I pay $0 for the aesthetics. A phone isn't a status symbol or a work of art to me, it's a phone. I buy iPhones because I'm invested in the ecosystem and because they work. I put a case and screen protector on them so they stay working.

Not a status symbol but you can't wait to talk about your 'virtue' on a forum. Vanity comes in many forms.

 

[dz5b609]

It's still going to be a lot thinner with a case than your current phone with a case. So your point really only makes sense if you're already caseless.

 

[tbgb50]

I don't look at my phone other than to use it. People I know and strangers do not look at my phone. I don't look at other people's phones. Use or don't use a case.

 

[bluespark]

If I get the Air, I'll probably use a case that is about at thick as the camera bump, which still makes for a wildly thin phone overall.

 

[vvvvvv]

I don't look at my phone other than to use it. People I know and strangers do not look at my phone. I don't look at other people's phones. Use or don't use a case.

Awesome contribution

 

[Andeddu]

My big concern with the Air is the rumoured low battery capacity as I plan to play AAA games such as Death Stranding, AC: Mirage and the Resident Evil series.

 

[ofarlig]

To me all phones are naked phones and I would never use a case which makes the phone thicker or heavier.

 

[sinbad21]

Caseless of course, and if only we could shrink the size…

 

[Andeddu]

I would never use a naked phone for any prolonged period of time because it’s like playing with fire. Yet another colleague of mine has walked into the office with a smashed iPhone 15, the Dynamic Island is completely cracked and looks hideous. Not for me. I use screen protectors which are not noticeable unless you actively look for them and I have never had to go for a screen replacement.

 

[HouseLannister]

Would be a good product for just a phoneback or a skin.

PhoneBack

Don't call it a case. It's a PhoneBack. The most minimalist phone cover that enhances the design of your iPhone. Easily swappable and uses no adhesives. Attaches using Apple MagSafe magnet array. Compatible with all wireless chargers and MagSafe accessories.

suti.co

Skins » Shop » dbrand

dbrand.com

 

[Momof2.1107]

Would be a good product for just a phoneback or a skin.

PhoneBack

Don't call it a case. It's a PhoneBack. The most minimalist phone cover that enhances the design of your iPhone. Easily swappable and uses no adhesives. Attaches using Apple MagSafe magnet array. Compatible with all wireless chargers and MagSafe accessories.

suti.co

Skins » Shop » dbrand

dbrand.com

When I started out going caseless, I used Süti and I loved it. Every now and then I use the phoneback for a couple hours, but I’ve been using skins from Qskinz since March of this year, and from here on out will remain caseless except for a skin and screen protector.