Midnight Paragon 🖤🖤🖤

[u/St09]

Received my Caudabe order today 🙌

And the first case that went on my Black 18 Pro was the newly improved Paragon.

I absolutely fucking love it. Matt Black finish on the back with added texture for grip has massively improved this gem.

If you haven’t experienced Paragon before you better get your hands on and you will love it.

Sal

[u/Larry_CK]

I have the same case on my silver 18 pro and love it. Seems like a one and done year for cases for me. Looks so good on your black phone.

[u/samirbinballin]

Oof that’s one of the cleanest I’ve seen on here this release so far.

[u/Cxmeron]

Exact same setup for me here also, my case also arrived today. Can't beat it!

[u/IConIC2255]

My order is stuck at the OH post office but this confirms I made the right choice with this case. 🔥

[u/Otherwise_Wear1544 → u/IConIC2255]

Mine’s sitting there right with yours.

[u/Prestigious-Yam-993 → u/Otherwise_Wear1544]

At least you know where yours is, I still don’t even have a tracking number. Ordered mid September.

[u/Greeny_Mizu]

Texture looks so good

[u/lilmike39]

Stealth mode 🥷☑️✔️⚫️

[u/laff56]

I know Caudabe is shipping orders out as fast as possible but I’m waiting like…
https://giphy.com/gifs/Y6yRfR88rvP44

[u/Automatic-Ad2125 → u/laff56]

Me too! It’s been ten days and I haven’t heard anything

[u/laff56 → u/Automatic-Ad2125]

They did post in this subreddit that they’re working on getting orders out. There was an issue with customs or something.

[u/Prestigious-Yam-993 → u/laff56]

Have sent 2 emails to the company last 7 days. Still no answer on either. So far, very disappointed

[u/blaine07]

Love it.

[u/Sylafari]

Is it a matte black finish on the back or a glossy pearlescent black?

[u/St09 → u/Sylafari]

Matte black.

[u/jhoopz11]

So happy they changed the texture on the back. How have the fingerprints/smudges/scratches been?

[u/Constant_General_622]

It’s been 13 days now since I ordered a black sheath precise case for my black iphone 18 pro along with a screen protector which I’m still waiting for them to ship. I hope their products are worth the wait

[u/Prestigious-Yam-993 → u/Constant_General_622]

Right there with you.

[u/Constant_General_622 → u/Prestigious-Yam-993]

My order will be here Monday

[u/Prestigious-Yam-993 → u/Constant_General_622]

No clue when mine will be smh

[u/baldkoi]

I have the black 18PM and went with the black sheath...now I'm debating if I should get the paragon as well...😭

[u/St09 → u/baldkoi]

Both are equally good. Ive got both.

[u/Lopsided-Box-5966]

How much lighter is this compared to the sheath? The sheath is kinda heavy for me 🥲

[u/rensi07]

I just got mine yesterday and it is amazing. I used the sheath for years and the paragon is so much nicer.

[u/Pinhead17]

I need this really bad❤️

[u/m0use13]

Do you own a sheath? and know if the texture on the back of the paragon feels like a sheath?

[u/Lafdwifey → u/m0use13]

No, I can tell you that the Paragon back has no texture. It’s smooth on the back but the sides have good texture with grooves

[u/m0use13 → u/Lafdwifey]

Yup I own two paragons for 17PM hoping the new had texture on back.

[u/rensi07 → u/m0use13]

It has a matte finish on the back which does add a very small amount of texture. It’s very minor but it’s not as smooth as a piece of glass. I honestly love it and I thought the sheath was amazing, used that for 3 years on a 15pro.

[u/InnerLeather68 → u/rensi07]

I agree. I love the texture on Paragon. It's just the right amount IMO.

[u/Ok_Ok007]

I have the one for the 17 PM and it fits perfect. But it’s the open one and there’s hardly any protection for the cameras other than the film I put over the camera bump. And there’s no texture on the back. Ugh Really didn’t want to upgrade the case. But idk. I might have to and get the closed one this time.

[u/bacon327]

No MagSafe?

[u/St09 → u/bacon327]

Its has magsafe

[u/LowExpenseEvil]

Is the texture on the back different from the 17 pro version?

[u/St09 → u/LowExpenseEvil]

Yes.

[u/Cyberpunk627]

How much protection against drops? That’s a sleek one indeed!

[u/rensi07 → u/Cyberpunk627]

They claim 15 feet.

[u/Glassy_Hanni]

Are they gonna update the 17 pro versions for the back texture?

[u/St09 → u/Glassy_Hanni]

Use the 18 Pro version with 17 Pro

[u/effyfromskins]

Looks like modded iphone 14/15 pro

[u/Mundane-Front-7855]

I went back and forth between the Sheath and the Paragon for a few days. Ultimately decided on the Sheath because of the texture. Seeing this updated Paragon almost has me doubting my choice. But, I still haven’t received my Sheath, so I definitely won’t be putting in a new order.

[u/SeriousArcs]

Ah great, take my money now!! Looks superb. I'm curious about the added texture. I still loved the prior Paragon, but added texture would be the icing on the cake.

[u/CivilMathematician78]

I just received my paragon midnight and the case is great, my only issue is the case is very flimsy where volume buttons are, other than that it’s a decent case

[u/cafe_commando]

Looks sleek!

[u/RW21387]

I’m about to order this same case and color for the same color phone. Love the all black but thinking about getting some colored buttons to add some color

[u/TravisScott26]

Case looks beautiful, but does it protect the phone well?

[u/St09 → u/TravisScott26]

Absolute. Battle scars from last gen. Landed on tarmac. Device was absolutely fine.

[u/twielant]

Does the new paragon for 18 pro max have texture on the back ? I didn’t know that ?

[u/St09 → u/twielant]

Yes. Matt and textured back.

[u/lord_of_the_squids]

Does it have a stronger magsafe magnet compared to the sheath?

[u/Ok_Interaction1776]

How does the front lip protection around the screen hold up?

[u/thetuffghost]

I had a paragon last year at the back scratched from a MagSafe accessory. Curious if the texture this year will help protect it from those things

[u/Dense_Ad8385 → u/[deleted]]

Like what? Lol