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Finch

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#320016 26-Jun-2025 14:02
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Hey folks.

 

Recently upgraded from iPhone 12-16. I'm not normally one to use a case and I've been fine, however the build of the iPhone 16 have me worried as it feels quite a bit more slippery in my hand. So I'm looking at buying a case. Would have to be local (So not from overseas) as I'll need it for the weekend so will go out tomorrow to get it.

 

Are there any brands I should be staying away from? A particular material that I should be avoiding? Hoping to just buy from Noels/JB/PB Tech etc. Ideally something minimal, just not flimsy that can't withstand a potential drop from phone holding height.

 

Many thanks.


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Asteros
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  #3387207 26-Jun-2025 14:08
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I usually buy whatever is on sale at PB Tech. I've had good experiences with the Spigen and Torras brands.




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  #3387209 26-Jun-2025 14:16
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I've always been happy with the clear Apple magsafe cases with my last few phones.  Never had one fail or turn yellow like you see other clear ones doing.


Finch

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  #3387301 26-Jun-2025 20:03
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Thanks folks.

 

 

 

Forgot to mention, I don't really want to be paying more than $50 for a case




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  #3387748 28-Jun-2025 06:42
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For my 12 pro, I had an Otterbox Symmtery+ Magsafe Case, along with the Otterbox Magsafe Folio (both bought on sale at PB Tech).

After 2.5 years the Symmtery+ Case started to fall apart. My case didn't have a hard life but the edge started to come unstuck from the back.

I ended up getting a generic magsafe case from TechPro Repairs (a mall booth store) for $50. It has a hinged bracket over the camera area that can be used as a stand for the phone, and it works perfectly with the Otterbox Folio, which is still in great condition.

 

The TechPro case was $15 less than what I paid for the Otterbox case, but right now I'm more impressed with the TechPro case


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  #3394363 15-Jul-2025 15:46
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Had a otterbox Lumen series on my 15 plus, plastic back pulled off the sides after 9 months. Onto a Spigen Ultra Hybrid magfit case which is brilliant. Had the Ultra hybrid on my previous iPhones and should have stuck with it. 





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  #3394369 15-Jul-2025 16:25
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I have had Ottorbox's on previous iPhones and have been very happy with the performance, I didn't have it fall apart like JPNZ experienced. 

 

One thing I always looked for was getting something that has "grippy" sides so you're far less likely to drop it in the first place.


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  #3394386 15-Jul-2025 17:23
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There's heaps of fake Otterbox cases around, and the quality is dire compared to the genuine ones.

 

Having said that, have found Spigen tough armor to be a good balance between slim and oversize and decent durability.


 
 
 

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  #3394392 15-Jul-2025 18:16
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Spigen is good.  Cheap, and generally less tacky than the equivalent cheapies.


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  #3394494 16-Jul-2025 07:57
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RunningMan:

 

There's heaps of fake Otterbox cases around, and the quality is dire compared to the genuine ones.

 

Having said that, have found Spigen tough armor to be a good balance between slim and oversize and decent durability.

 

 

Yea my OB was purchased from the apple store and was $99! The $65 spigen is miles better





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  #3394510 16-Jul-2025 09:04
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Dulouz
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  #3394513 16-Jul-2025 09:15
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I have a Torras iPhone 16 Pro (6.3") Ostand Pro Case - Black from PBTech - liked it so much the whole family has one - the stand is very useful.





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  #3394561 16-Jul-2025 11:26
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Spigen have been my go to for all my iPhones, and have saved me from drops!





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