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Pro Max case that will survive drop that is not huge?
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Not really physically possible. If you want reliable drop protection, you need a 2 or 3 layer case, particularly one with front lip to protect the display. Start with the Otterbox Commuter.
While "huge" is hugely subjective, I'd recommend looking at the Speck brand of cases. Especially the Presidio2 Grip.
you can try this one,
I have it on my 12 pro, not too bulky but does add a little tho
Saved my phone from drops already
https://www.schnailcase.com/pages/iphone12
Lifeproof wake - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lifepr...hone-12-pro-max-black/6422443.p?skuId=6422443
it’s the lightest drop proof case I’ve ever used and has a great feeling in the hand. It looks really cheap when you look at it in store but I do recommend giving it a try on your phone.
it’s the lightest drop proof case I’ve ever used and has a great feeling in the hand. It looks really cheap when you look at it in store but I do recommend giving it a try on your phone.
Simply Carbon Fiber has rugged cases as does Pelican. Going with the Defender which is bulkier than most but appears slimmer than in previous years.
I've been using the Apple leather cases since the iPhone 6 and have had a lot of drops and zero damage. Two very recent examples with my 11 Pro Max.
1. Dropped on uncarpeted oak stairs. Phone bounced down a few steps. No damage, not even any compression damage or scratches.
2. Dropped from about 4' onto granite block step on porch. 11PM in the leather case landed on a bottom corner. It actually split the corner of the case, but zero damage to the phone itself. The case looked ok, mostly, but I replaced it because it didn't seem likely that that case was going to offer any protection from another fall on that corner. (Sure, what are the chances? - but why tempt fate.)
Phone drops/falls are obviously completely random but I've been incredibly satisfied with the Apple leather cases. The case for the 12 Pro should be even more protective, since they've closed the bottom of the case around the ports.
1. Dropped on uncarpeted oak stairs. Phone bounced down a few steps. No damage, not even any compression damage or scratches.
2. Dropped from about 4' onto granite block step on porch. 11PM in the leather case landed on a bottom corner. It actually split the corner of the case, but zero damage to the phone itself. The case looked ok, mostly, but I replaced it because it didn't seem likely that that case was going to offer any protection from another fall on that corner. (Sure, what are the chances? - but why tempt fate.)
Phone drops/falls are obviously completely random but I've been incredibly satisfied with the Apple leather cases. The case for the 12 Pro should be even more protective, since they've closed the bottom of the case around the ports.
I've always used leather cases that get dropped on the ground every few weeks (toddlers). This time I'm thinking of going AppleCare + a glass screen protector and some sort of skin protector on the back? Not sure how much protection those offer from a drop though.