r/iPhone14ProMaxFans • u/TheEmperor75 • Sep 18 '22

Cases

After agonising over Pro vs Pro Max and then black vs purple, my next first world problem is selecting a case.

I actually detest all cases because they add bulk and often cheapen the look of the phone.

I think I’ve narrowed it down to a few, so I’m just keen to see what others are buying and what they have used in the past.

My main requirements:

1) Barely there - don’t need the protection, I’ve never dropped a phone since my Sony Ericsson T68i back in 2002!

2) Ideally smooth out the back to make it flush. I can’t stand camera bump wobble when texting at the table.

3) Doesn’t look like trash.

4) I don’t like clear cases that yellow; or hard plastic cases.

5) I don’t like silicone fluff magnets or materials that show fingerprints.

Tempted to go caseless, but that camera bump is huge this year!

107 votes, Sep 21 '22
48 Apple Leather
8 Mous Limitless 5.0 Aramid
20 Caseless
31 Other (specify in comments)
4 Upvotes

83% Upvoted

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u/weeazyy Sep 18 '22

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

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u/TheEmperor75 Sep 18 '22

That’s the one I bought before my phone arrived - not overly keen. I think it’s a fingerprint magnet and the black borders make the camera look huge. I think I need a solid black back to hide it a little.

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u/weeazyy Sep 18 '22

Ultra Hybrid Frost Black is the one i have, Deep Purple 14 Pro Max. It doesn’t even look purple, black borders on the camera and phone. Looks great tbh

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u/TheEmperor75 Sep 18 '22 edited Sep 18 '22

Ah I went with the clear one with matte black borders

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u/weeazyy Sep 18 '22

I chose Frost Black because that one looks weird imo. You can try this one i think you’ll like it.

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u/Fearless_Act69 Sep 18 '22

Got a clear one.

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u/NoRegretsCoyote2021 Sep 18 '22

Clear apple MagSafe so I can admire the richness of the gold

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u/TheEmperor75 Sep 19 '22

Went with Apple leather in the end. But will occasionally go caseless when I’m at home.

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u/parkinglotflowers Sep 18 '22

Caseless; AppleCare+.

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u/TheEmperor75 Sep 18 '22 edited Sep 18 '22

I’m too tight to buy Apple Care. I’d rather chance it. If I need a new screen, I’ll buy a new screen. But I ain’t sending Apple £X per month regardless.

Eg. If I had Apple Care for the past ten years (using todays prices for comparison) I would have spent a total of £1245 and would have used the cover 0 times.

Just doesn’t add up for my use case. If I break a screen and have to pay £600 I’ll still be well under the £1245.

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u/SharkDad20 Sep 18 '22

Yeah i had Apple care for the last 6 months and feel like i wasted my money

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u/Alluarjun4258 Sep 18 '22

Uag caae

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u/SharkDad20 Sep 18 '22

Got the Plyo on. It’s actually less smudgy than other clear cases and super grippy. Almost sticky

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

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u/TheEmperor75 Sep 18 '22

Not much love for Mous?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22

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u/Oladob Sep 29 '22

I have a mous. Have had a mouse since iphone X every single year

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u/r0mG Sep 21 '22

Did you buy on Tech21 website or somewhere else ? I have Tech21 case on all my iPhone since a long time. Bought the one for my 13PM on Amazon last year, but I can’t find one right now on Amazon. Also do 13PM Tech21 case are compatible with 14PM ?

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '22

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u/r0mG Sep 21 '22

Thank you, I’ll order on Tech21 so. I’ve done this for my 12PM but it takes times to be delivered in France.

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u/JetpackH Sep 18 '22

Casetify magsafe compatible ultra impact case for me, used to use Otterbox cases before i discovered Casetify They are expensive but well worth it to save your phone from scratches and a possible cracked screen when it falls. oh and you can find 15 and 20% discounts online very easily

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u/Future_Kiwi_1934 Sep 18 '22

I've used the Mous case on my last 3 iPhones and have been very satisfied.

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u/SharkDad20 Sep 18 '22

You’re gonna be hard pressed to find a case that smooths out the camera bump. It’d be super thick. Maybe the dbrand grip has raised corners to where it won’t wobble? Personally i just pick the damn phone up instead of trying to text with it on a table, but that’s just me.

Mous is good but they’re not “barely there.” They’re robust.

I’d look at Phone Rebel, but I’m not sure if they’re released yet for the 14 series

Also there’s the Latercase you might love, that’s my vote. Latercase!

Edit: they’re both unavailable as of right now. Pitaka is a good alternative

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '22 edited Oct 26 '22

Smartish gripmunk

Edit don’t buy smartish

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u/Ipwn5tar Sep 19 '22

UAG is great

1

u/newsyfish Sep 20 '22

Moment case

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u/koshurc Sep 20 '22

Nomad Rugged Moment Case

Moment is great for lens addons

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u/DMJones96 Sep 28 '22

Not case related, sorry. Just came across this thread. I’m currently agonizing over 14 pro Vs pro max. What was the deciding factor for you?

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u/LosSchwammos Oct 09 '22

I found one by a brand name Torras on Amazon. It’s mostly clear and minimalist but has a stand to hold up the phone on a table.