Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Mr. RPG

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Sep 21, 2012
566
0
This will be my first iPhone (and my first phone overall) and it is shipping next week for me.

What are some good, cheap screen protectors and cases for iPhone 5? I prefer clear or black cases. (<$10)

Thanks a lot!
 
I've ordered a few from Amazon to try out. These are the slimmest I could find (at least until the Desmay Slight 5 comes out).

1. Apple iPhone 5 Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B00993E8B6&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

2. Anker Glaze Case for iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B008WXM43S&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

3. Photive Natural Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 5: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SIN=B0097BZNPK&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20

4. AViiQ Thin Series iPhone 5 Case (sold out :(): http://www.aviiq.com/collections/iphone/products/thin-series-iphone-5-case

5. Slim Hard Plastic Snap-On Matte Back Case for new iPhone5 5TH GEN (this one is the closest I could find to the Desmay Slight): http://www.ebay.com/itm/230851440663

--

First impressions:

1. Not bad, not as thin as the Desmay Slight (the iPhone 4S version). This one's a "soft finish" or rubbery feel. There's also a non-rubbery one.

2. Meh. TPU case paired with a plastic bumper. I wouldn't consider this one slim at all.

3. I like. Reminds me of the Case-Mate Barely There series.

4. [sold out]

5. The closest I could get to an official Desmay Slight. This very well might be what Desmay will release.
 
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
There is no such thing as "good, cheap"

Not trying to sound like a jerk but you have a 700 dollar phone in your hands why cheap out over 15 bucks? If 15 bucks is really going to put a hurt on your wallet maybe you shouldn't have ran out and bought yourself a iPhone 5.
 
There is no such thing as "good, cheap"

Not trying to sound like a jerk but you have a 700 dollar phone in your hands why cheap out over 15 bucks? If 15 bucks is really going to put a hurt on your wallet maybe you shouldn't have ran out and bought yourself a iPhone 5.

$100 cases don't offer any more protection than a $15 case cannot offer.

I merely just want to know which type of case is the most protective and if I can find good types of cases that I like.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.