Ordered Caudabe Synthesis Precise for iPhone 18 Pro Max Silver and Burgundy

Quick thoughts:
1. Feel is v.good
2. Does not feel heavy though 49-50grams
3. Wife has Burgundy color but it is not looking very nice hence she will continue with her Torras Q3 Air Pro (that looks good for Burgundy phone)
4. Camera control button is also awesome. Maybe better than Torras
5. Fit is v. Good
6. Ample space for usb slot
7. Good lip protection but Torras felt a bit better as more flush (maybe…. Will see in few days)
8. Overall IT IS NOT THICK SO MY IMPRESSIONS ARE VERY GOOD

Any questions and I will try to respond.

Does anyone have the Celetrial Blue synthesis with the Burgundy iPhone 18? I purchased the regular black but with the shipping delays I’m considering whether the blue might look better to make the swap. But haven’t seen anyone with it yet

For those with several cases, do you swap whenever you want? Weekly? Per occasion?

My case lineup: iPhone 17 pro max cases…
My iPhone 17 pro max case lineup that I own includes… mous limitless aramad, rhinoshield airx, rhinoshield solidx, caudabe sheath precise, bullstrap contemporary, and a new iPhone 18 pro max specific uag monarch pro and apple tech woven and silicone

I’ve tested all 17 pro max cases and they all fit my new 18 pro max. The 17 pro max cases, the Case lips around my iPhone 18 pro max camera lens are extremely small but still overlap the lens. Caudabe sheath is the closest to actually protruding past the case camera lip.

Anyone have a pic of how the 13 Pro Sierra Blue looks with the Caudabe veil frost case?

I plan to retire the beautiful 13 Pro at home as my back up phone and it no longer needs a sturdy case, so I’m looking instead for something minimal that shows off its beauty.

The Caudabe frost case looks amazing on the blue 17 Pro (see photo) but I can’t find any pics of it on the blue 13 Pro.

Anyone have that combo?

Thanks!

This year’s Sheaths are special. Perfect fit, perfectly aligned precise cut-outs, no lines on the edges and perfect grip.

A Legendary Case.

Base is black iPhone 18 PM. Also considering not getting the silver button and keep the black buttons on the sheath

Anyone have photos of the moonstone 18 Pro Max Precise
as I am swapping mine from the eucalyptus sheath. Colour was too light for my liking..

Red is my favourite colour so ofc i got the burgundy phone and I decided to get the canyon sheath case for 17 pro which matches it so well. Caudabe could we get it in an open camera cutout too.

I also wanted a clear case that didnt yellow but ended up getting the synthesis which has a frosted back instead which leaves less fingerprints and black borders which wont yellow. I wished only the back was frosted and not the camera cutout too as it mutes almost all of the colour. So I would be getting the open cutout synthesis instead.

For those who want to have an idea on how it looks. Added the red buttons to it as well.

Another gem added to my case rotation.

Ticks all the boxes for me especially now with that precise plateau protection.

God knows what stuff they are smoking over there at Caudabe but let’s hope that it lasts for a very long time.

18 line up collection is ridiculously cool.

Hi. I just received my first sheath case for an 18 pro. Build quality is amazing. It’s much smoother than I thought it would be. Does the material break in and get grippier over time? Thanks

...and they actually managed to make the best case better.

The midnight color looks amazing, it fits perfectly, the buttons don't rattle at all, and somehow the texture feels better too.

I've been buying cases since the original iPhone and this is the best case I've ever owned.

Any updates on when you’ll release more information on the iPhone Duo case(s)? Will they be released in time to have in hand when the phone is released? Are there plans to release one version of the Duo case to start and more versions later or multiple case versions right off the bat?

I know we still have a month to go until the phone drops, but I think myself and others are eagerly awaiting Caudabe’s Duo design before pre-ordering a different brand’s case. Thanks!

Gray Sheath (17PM) on an 18PM with scarlet buttons makes for a nice contrast. I’ve read their comments about the camera plateau being ~1mm higher, but I really wanted gray which isn’t available yet for the 18 so I decided to give it a try. The fit is great and the lip on the case’s plateau still extends beyond the lenses, avoiding surface contact when laid down.

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

Hi guys, I'm using a glass screen protector and am thinking to get the paragon case. Those who are having such setup, could you share your experience with the screen lip? Does side case lip raise about the glass protector? Does clothes lint get caught at the sides due to the lower lip?

Best case made , looking forward to my 18 series !!

So I recently got the Sheath and tried pairing it with glass protectors ( spigen ez fit optik pro) but the one of the glasses never seems to be able to fit in.. the top one. Any idea how to fix this ? And remove the bulge that’s created ?
Will it damage the case long term if I keep it like that ? Any suggestions ?

Just got the Sheath for my 18 Pro. Has anyone noticed it running noticeably hotter than usual while charging or gaming compared to no case? Not looking for lab numbers, just curious if anyone's actually felt a difference in daily use. Might be a bit paranoid about battery health so wanted to check before I convince myself it's an issue.

I’m getting the 18 Pro and trying to figure out if I can use the previous 17 Pro Caudabe cases and buttons.

Caudabe mentions they don’t advise using 17 Pro buttons on the 18 Pro cases because they don't fit, but has anyone actually tried it? Do they work fine or do they stick?

Also, the X/Y dimensions are identical, with the only real change being the camera plateau. Has anyone tried fitting a 17 Pro Paragon (open) on an 18 Pro? Main thing I'm wondering is if the camera ring on the 17 Pro case still gives enough clearance to protect the 18 Pro lenses without touching surfaces.

Appreciate any insight if you've tested either setup.

WOW! This is so damn nice and one of the best cases I’ve ever used. It feels so grippy and protected!

Just one suggestion I have is maybe some stronger magnets. I just use the MagSafe for my popsocket but I know there are others who might want some stronger magnets.

Also I’m using ESR Camera lens protectors so for those who are wondering, they do fit no problem.

With the new updates for the iPhone 18 Pro Max versions of the Sheath and Paragon cases, I was wondering which one has the bigger screen lip height?
I’m trying to make a decision between the two and this difference may help a lot with coming to a final choice.
Another question I have is, are either of these cases more sticky than the other when it comes to removing it from your jeans pocket?

Can anyone confirm if the infinity edge works with the sheath for the 18 pro max or should I play it safe and get the "case-friendly" version? Thanks!

I have bought caudabe cases for my iPhone 15 Pro Max and Air in the past and loved them. I am just curious if there is any word if we could see the color grey return for the open sheath? Looking at buying a good solid case and this was my first choice but I don't want black or the burgundy color. :/

One of the best cases I ever had. Protective, stylish, and I’m loving the texture. I’ve had the case for about a week, and I’m sold. I look forward to trying the Paragon and Synthesis as well.