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Pitaka Magez pro vs Phone Rebel gen 3 which do you prefer?

Chrisjaylv said:
I’m contemplating trying out the Benks Kevlar case.
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Just arrived and I've instantly taking a liking to it (which is rare for me).

Feels great in the hand, no fit issues (I'm looking at you Pitaka...x2 😒), great feel buttons and as far as I can tell no fingerprints.
The ad on Amazon.com for it claims to be anti-fingerprint and seems to be true.
The extra camera lens surround is a bonus and looks good.
You can make out the MagSafe insert rectangle if you look hard enough at certain angles and light but that's me just nit picking.

Definitely another to consider if you want an aramid/Kevlar case.
 
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Pug72 said:
Just arrived and I've instantly taking a liking to it (which is rare for me).

Feels great in the hand, no fit issues (I'm looking at you Pitaka...x2 ?), great feel buttons and as far as I can tell no fingerprints.
The ad on Amazon.com for it claims to be anti-fingerprint and seems to be true.
The extra camera lens surround is a bonus and looks good.
You can make out the MagSafe insert rectangle if you look hard enough at certain angles and light but that's me just nit picking.

Definitely another to consider if you want an aramid/Kevlar case.
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Mine arrives today, thanks for the info! I sold my pitaka on eBay for $70 ?
 
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Pug72 said:
It does get finger marks, especially after eating crisps (chips U.S.).
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It’s so much better than the pitaka Magez pro! Barely any finger prints, buttons are way better. The corners are slightly rounded which make a better in hand feel and the lip is even higher!
 
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Chrisjaylv said:
It’s so much better than the pitaka Magez pro! Barely any finger prints, buttons are way better. The corners are slightly rounded which make a better in hand feel and the lip is even higher!
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Can you post some pics ? Also can you confirm how the fit around the edges are ? Is it loose near buttons or port ?thanks
 
Anyone try out the new apple silicone Eucalyptus ? I just ordered for my pro , looks like it won’t show many smudges like the darker ones.
So sad by the time I find the right case I’ll be ordering the 14 ??
 
Got the pitaka case today. Really like it so far. Checks all the boxes for me. Will have to see how it holds up the more I use it.
 
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Ipadlover29 said:
Im strongly leaning towards returning the pitaka case. I find it harder to hold than my other 6 cases. One handed operation is also harder. Can't justify the cost of such an expensive case that doesn't deliver.
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I actually just returned mine for these very reasons. The case was very light and fit well, it was just very uncomfortable for me - sore pinky! My other case is the Caudabe Sheath, which is great but looking for something a little lighter for certain times (working out, running,etc.).
 
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autostadt2000 said:
I actually just returned mine for these very reasons. The case was very light and fit well, it was just very uncomfortable for me - sore pinky! My other case is the Caudabe Sheath, which is great but looking for something a little lighter for certain times (working out, running,etc.).
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You might want to try the Caudabe Synthesis. I like it better than the Sheath. Seems like its lighter and easier to hold, also has better protection and in my opinion it looks better.
 
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I've gone back to my Apple leather (from Benks) also due to any length of time other than a quick browse being uncomfortable.

I've yet to come across anything as comfortable for longer use as the Apple Leather or the Spigen Mag Armor.
 
Ipadlover29 said:
You might want to try the Caudabe Synthesis. I like it better than the Sheath. Seems like its lighter and easier to hold, also has better protection and in my opinion it looks better.
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I have considered it as my second case. I'm a big fan of the Caudabe cases and had them on previous iPhones. With a 13 PM, the weight difference was significant between MAGEZ Pro and Sheath - 14g.
 
Has Caudabe improved the grip on the synthesis? When I had one for the iPhone 12, it was as slippery as a bad of soap.
 
Anyone still using the Pitaka magez pro ? If so how is it long term usage
 
Ipadlover29 said:
The synthesis for th 13 pro definitely seems more grippy than the synthesis for the 12 pro.
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My synthesis for 12 pro max sides just fell apart, worst case have ever bought, they sent me a 13 max one as I swapped but I sold it when I finally got it.
 
Pug72 said:
I've gone back to my Apple leather (from Benks) also due to any length of time other than a quick browse being uncomfortable.

I've yet to come across anything as comfortable for longer use as the Apple Leather or the Spigen Mag Armor.
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I have to agree, gone back to my midnight leather from my black nomad, it just moulds to the phone better, softer on the pinky and bit smaller, it’s just damn sticky in the heat, now it’s cooler here and feels good, AU.
 
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