I'm now on my 2nd Apple silicone case for my 12 Pro. The simplicity, overall comfort, feel of the case, and various colours is why it's popular. If you don't drop your phone regularly it's a good choice. My only issue is the durability and price point. I'm now about to be on my 2nd case because of the wear and tear. I'm not a person that drops my phone a lot but because of regular daily use, the silicone starts to chip and peel. All Apple cases come with a limited 1-year warranty. I went to Apple last week to file a claim and they ordered a new (free) one for me which arrived today. If anyone gets the silicone case definitely note the 1-year warranty on a calendar or something.
I prefer the silicone on the Otterbox cases. This is my first Apple case & I’m finding it very slippery & not very grippy whereas the Otterbox cases seemed perfect to me.
I returned that case. Im not very like silicone. Now using fine woven with wallet its much better. I know material is not very good quality but feeling is super.
Fantastic review, super accurate and describes all of the feelings I have about it. I just “like” this case and would “LOVE” it without the durability flaw! But the feel and protection is great…just doesn’t sit right with me having a case with chunks taken out of it/imperfections due to dropping. I REALLY wish they made the silicone more durable!
I hate the apple silicon cases, bc they’re too expensive and they ALWAYS wear out within weeks’ time. The “fake” $11 silicon cases are sturdier, and last much longer (and they come in so many dope colors).
I got the same one ! I dropped it once, not even a foot from the ground, it wrecked the case and the corner of my phone popped out and now has scratches on it. It’s so disappointing bc I really liked the case.
That is what I feared so ordered a Mophie battery case from Best Buy open box for $75. They started $99 Phone slides so easily in. Afraid it’s not secure enough. Thanks. I found the Apple silicon case at a thrift store like $2.
got a silicone case for my 13 PM from walmart for $20, I paid $8 in shipping and had to wait a week and a half but if you aren't in a hurry it's definitely worth it
I used to always get the leather case since it was available, but this same one you reviewed is my very first silicone one from apple and omg I love it. It glides in and out of my pocket without issue, the grip is good and god it looks amazing. I haven’t had issues with lint or it cracking, but there is some wear on the bottom corner and the magsafe area where i stick my magsafe wallet after 5 months. I will definitely be replacing it with another of the same one when it gets too ugly lol and maybe not use a magsafe wallet to keep it looking nicer longer. I don’t think the price is high either because it’s such a good quality even from the inside with the microfiber. I’ve seen silicone cases from 3rd party up to 80 dollars! So it could be worse for apple cases. I hope though that they start selling a leather case again, even if it’s a fake leather one.
Appreciate everything covered in the video, but at the end of the day, any review can be boiled down to one simple thing: you buy the case every year and use it as your primary case. That’s a clear, and honest, recommendation for a product review.
I like how good it fits and looks on the phone but, I live in tropical weather and I don't like how sticky it became after a couple of days of normal use.
I just picked up the bright yellow silicone case for the iPhone 16+ it is a bit slippery. It does seem to get a little bit, but the case looks really solid. I’m not a person who drops my phone. I don’t go around dropping my phone. I’ve never dropped an iPhone to be honest. But I think it’s a nice case pricey yes but everything at Apple is pricey. Just because it’s Apple. But we’ll see how it works. It feels nice covers all the necessary areas.
Had it for the 13 pro max and the silicone started peeling very easily.. Just got it for the 15 pro max and was hoping it would be different lol. I guess I’ll be returning it.
I used the two different silicone cases for the 12 pro max and just sliding the phone face down on a smooth table caused the lip to tear. Had the same problem with the silicone battery cases way back with the Xs. For $50 its just not worth it I've found cheaper cases with stronger magnets so I don't see the justification for getting this case anymore which is sad cause I do like them.
Does the silicone case attracts more dust or no? 🤔 I have a fake one and every time I take my phone out of my pocket it’s cover in those small particles.
The best silicone case I used on an iPhone was iPhone 7 Plus black silicone case which with brutal usage going through PUBG a lot games lasted without a damage except for wear and only broke 3 years later . Imagine getting angry after a a loss and throwing your phone and it bounced and you took it back and saw if you damaged anything and all fine and play another game 😂. The best silicone cases was before the 12 series after that it’s business now.
I found one for 15 pro max for a couple dollars at a thrift store. It was in a speck box. When I opened it up saw it was an Apple silicone case cypress color /mint green . With the money I save I included a zagg screen protector $59. The newest one. My concern is that the phone slides in so easily. I question if it secure enough . I’ve dropped it a few times from desk height. Didn’t pop out of case. But not risking it. So ordered the Mophie battery case. Always trusted Mophie products. Used them on iPhone before. Even otter box cases.
Hi Andrew, I have the iPhone 14 Pro and it has poor battery life, screen scrolling problems and some other bugs and random overheating. Should I trade in to the the 15 Pro Max or keep the 14 Pro and instead get a cheaper 13 Pro from eBay or parallel importer store, or wait for the 16 Pro?
@@AndrewClare In my country in Europe we don’t have Apple Care, but I have 1 year warranty. But the Apple Employer told me it’s a software issue, but even I tried reinstalling the iOS via iTunes and factory reset it, it still has all those bugs and issues. Btw, I really liked the 13 Pro series battery life, and I like the new Natural Titanium color and want the bigger and better battery life of the 15PM. So therefore, is the 15PM as good as the 13PM in terms of stability, bug-free software and best battery life possible?
Love your reviews and videos! It's super simple and minimal which is a great contrast to these bigger tech channels putting so much into production now. New subscriber!
Yup, actually have to pick up my free silicone case replacement from Apple this week. The case for my 12 Pro started to chip and peel so I went into Apple to get it replaced.
Something I've noticed with Apple made silicone cases is the case pops off on the corners every time I take my phone out of the pocket. I find this with every case actually but it seems more pronounced and the case pops off even more when it's the Apple MagSafe silicone cases.
Hi, I use winter blue silicone case for my 15pro max It looks pretty However since it’s lighter in colour, it gets yellow in the corners and since it’s MagSafe I don’t know the best and safe way to clean it. Would be great if anyone can share a solution if you’re facing the same. Thank you
I got mine today for pro max matches the phone but the texture for me makes it harder to breathe 😂😂 it looks good though and today Boxing Day sales are still on so from $109 I got it for 88 nzd
That’s the whole purpose of having a case on your smartphone. It’s there to protect phone from unexpected drops etc. If you smak your misses one, two , three times. Think she will not last long, so does the case.
When you drop your phone pretty much any case is going to get damaged. As long as it protects your phone. A silicone case is going to get damaged when you drop it. The issue with the Apple case is price. No way it’s worth $50. $35 maybe.
I never use the cases from Apple themselves. Overpriced garbage that doesn’t hold up nor protect your phone. I’ve been using the same cheap TPU case from Aliexpress for the past 4 years on my Iphone 11 pro max, and it’s still good as new. Dropped it a ton, on asphalt, tile and concrete as well as regular flooring and no indents or cracking whatsoever🤷🏾♀️ When that happened to the Apple Leather case, huge indent on the side of the case that hit the floor. The silicone one is a magnet for debris like dust particles and hair, as well as oily fingers prints. Not impressed. Also slippery. And at least on my phone with the silicone case once the buttons are really hard to press for some weird reason. Hate it. And yes as you mentioned, hard to clean. Not an issue on my Auto Focus Faux Leather TPU case from China🤣🤣🤣🙏🏾
the only way to make this case worth it is to get the case switched out before the 1 yr warranty runs out by apple, especially when you get the chipping on the corners. apple will replace it no questions asked, so essentially youre paying $50 for 2 years worth
Oddly enough I did not drop my phone and have the same clay color for my iPhone 15 pro max and a corner of my case is ripped, not happy about it at all 😡😭
I wouldn’t have bought it if they didn’t have it on eBay for 15 bucks brand new. Am i crazy or does it change anyone else’s background? I had a background set with pictures and randomly my background (both) changed to match my phone. The options are natural (titanium), silver, blue and black…and i have the black iPhone 15 pro max. No way that’s a coincidence right?
The amount of hypocrisy by this company is staggering. We'll remove everything from the box besides cable due to ✨environment ✨. We'll remove leather case that is much more durable and biodegradable and swap it with much more fragile silicon cases for the same price due to ✨environment ✨, but simultaneously we'll make your phone's battery unusable after 6-12 months and force you to purchase another one for the 1/4 price of the entire phone or you'll forever get non-genuine battery message if you buy it from "unauthorized" reseller. Also, we'll make your phone laggy and obsolete forcing you to replace it every year, but we really care for the ✨environment ✨. After 20+ years of using everything apple, it truly disgusts me what it has became.
I brought this and liked the look of it but does collect dust from My pocket and if my hands ain’t sterilised and wiped with wipes then it shows the feeling is good but again the texture feels like I can’t breathe like literally 😂 the price in nz is $109 right now I’m using the bulky OtterBox Defender XT iPhone 15 ProMax Case - Clear it’s great but again prices in nz are ridiculous
Get the case here: amzn.to/3LSDiI5
I'm now on my 2nd Apple silicone case for my 12 Pro. The simplicity, overall comfort, feel of the case, and various colours is why it's popular. If you don't drop your phone regularly it's a good choice. My only issue is the durability and price point. I'm now about to be on my 2nd case because of the wear and tear. I'm not a person that drops my phone a lot but because of regular daily use, the silicone starts to chip and peel. All Apple cases come with a limited 1-year warranty. I went to Apple last week to file a claim and they ordered a new (free) one for me which arrived today. If anyone gets the silicone case definitely note the 1-year warranty on a calendar or something.
In store?
@@jlb4685 Yes, as long as you have the original purchase receipt from an Apple Store you just go in and file a warranty claim.
Was your case damaged enough to qualify for replacement?
I prefer the silicone on the Otterbox cases. This is my first Apple case & I’m finding it very slippery & not very grippy whereas the Otterbox cases seemed perfect to me.
Feels great in the hand, looks good, drop it and it’s junk. Period.
The matte screen protector looks so sleek! Love that
I returned that case. Im not very like silicone. Now using fine woven with wallet its much better. I know material is not very good quality but feeling is super.
Fine woven is a low quality leather
darylbalatibat4923 That's bullshit. There's no leather involved at all.
@@Oleg__so then it’s even worse…
Fine woven is garbage. How did it hold up?
Fantastic review, super accurate and describes all of the feelings I have about it. I just “like” this case and would “LOVE” it without the durability flaw! But the feel and protection is great…just doesn’t sit right with me having a case with chunks taken out of it/imperfections due to dropping. I REALLY wish they made the silicone more durable!
I hate the apple silicon cases, bc they’re too expensive and they ALWAYS wear out within weeks’ time. The “fake” $11 silicon cases are sturdier, and last much longer (and they come in so many dope colors).
I got the same one ! I dropped it once, not even a foot from the ground, it wrecked the case and the corner of my phone popped out and now has scratches on it. It’s so disappointing bc I really liked the case.
That is what I feared so ordered a Mophie battery case from Best Buy open box for $75. They started $99 Phone slides so easily in. Afraid it’s not secure enough. Thanks. I found the Apple silicon case at a thrift store like $2.
I wanna know where the red 15’s & 15 Accessories are?!
got a silicone case for my 13 PM from walmart for $20, I paid $8 in shipping and had to wait a week and a half but if you aren't in a hurry it's definitely worth it
I've actually never used any of the apple silicone cases ever. Thinking I might try one out
It’s definitely worth trying at least once
I used to always get the leather case since it was available, but this same one you reviewed is my very first silicone one from apple and omg I love it. It glides in and out of my pocket without issue, the grip is good and god it looks amazing. I haven’t had issues with lint or it cracking, but there is some wear on the bottom corner and the magsafe area where i stick my magsafe wallet after 5 months. I will definitely be replacing it with another of the same one when it gets too ugly lol and maybe not use a magsafe wallet to keep it looking nicer longer. I don’t think the price is high either because it’s such a good quality even from the inside with the microfiber. I’ve seen silicone cases from 3rd party up to 80 dollars! So it could be worse for apple cases. I hope though that they start selling a leather case again, even if it’s a fake leather one.
Hands down the Apple silicone case is the best in the hand case out there. Its form factor is like you’re almost holding an iPhone naked.
I don’t think so, need to try the Pitaka to feel that
Appreciate everything covered in the video, but at the end of the day, any review can be boiled down to one simple thing: you buy the case every year and use it as your primary case. That’s a clear, and honest, recommendation for a product review.
I like how good it fits and looks on the phone but, I live in tropical weather and I don't like how sticky it became after a couple of days of normal use.
What I like most about the official Apple silicon case is that it's really really expensive and it lasts nine weeks
I just picked up the bright yellow silicone case for the iPhone 16+ it is a bit slippery. It does seem to get a little bit, but the case looks really solid. I’m not a person who drops my phone. I don’t go around dropping my phone. I’ve never dropped an iPhone to be honest. But I think it’s a nice case pricey yes but everything at Apple is pricey. Just because it’s Apple. But we’ll see how it works. It feels nice covers all the necessary areas.
does the microfibre cloth in the case prevent dust from entering and scratching the iphone
Had it for the 13 pro max and the silicone started peeling very easily.. Just got it for the 15 pro max and was hoping it would be different lol. I guess I’ll be returning it.
I used the two different silicone cases for the 12 pro max and just sliding the phone face down on a smooth table caused the lip to tear. Had the same problem with the silicone battery cases way back with the Xs. For $50 its just not worth it I've found cheaper cases with stronger magnets so I don't see the justification for getting this case anymore which is sad cause I do like them.
Thanks for sharing
I need the clay in fine woven
Should i see a notification when put it on? I dont see any of it when puting the silicone case on what do i do?
You should. Where did you buy it from
On apple store, i called them and they said just to restart myphone and now its showing the notification thing when i put it on 😅. Thank you!
What watch were you wearing on this video? Looks sick!
Does the silicone case attracts more dust or no? 🤔 I have a fake one and every time I take my phone out of my pocket it’s cover in those small particles.
@@jorgerivero3584 yeah it attracts dust
Will this case protect from heavy drops?
The best silicone case I used on an iPhone was iPhone 7 Plus black silicone case which with brutal usage going through PUBG a lot games lasted without a damage except for wear and only broke 3 years later . Imagine getting angry after a a loss and throwing your phone and it bounced and you took it back and saw if you damaged anything and all fine and play another game 😂. The best silicone cases was before the 12 series after that it’s business now.
3:53 what is this for a color? The case Tonbraun?
I have the silicone case it arrived today it’s great and works good but yeah we need to see the wear and tear in a couple months
I found one for 15 pro max for a couple dollars at a thrift store. It was in a speck box. When I opened it up saw it was an Apple silicone case cypress color /mint green . With the money I save I included a zagg screen protector $59. The newest one.
My concern is that the phone slides in so easily. I question if it secure enough . I’ve dropped it a few times from desk height. Didn’t pop out of case. But not risking it. So ordered the Mophie battery case. Always trusted Mophie products. Used them on iPhone before. Even otter box cases.
Hi Andrew, I have the iPhone 14 Pro and it has poor battery life, screen scrolling problems and some other bugs and random overheating.
Should I trade in to the the 15 Pro Max or keep the 14 Pro and instead get a cheaper 13 Pro from eBay or parallel importer store, or wait for the 16 Pro?
Try taking it to Apple. You have Apple care right?
@@AndrewClare In my country in Europe we don’t have Apple Care, but I have 1 year warranty. But the Apple Employer told me it’s a software issue, but even I tried reinstalling the iOS via iTunes and factory reset it, it still has all those bugs and issues. Btw, I really liked the 13 Pro series battery life, and I like the new Natural Titanium color and want the bigger and better battery life of the 15PM. So therefore, is the 15PM as good as the 13PM in terms of stability, bug-free software and best battery life possible?
@@AndrewClare So what should I do then, Andrew?
If you can get the 15 pro max
@@AndrewClare Ok, thank you!
Do apple silicon case start sticking to cloth or jeans?
Nice review 👌🏻 just got the storm blue case for my titanium blue 15 Pro Max ❤ found one at a good price for £29
Hello, which one should I choose, silicone, micro woven and clear case? Does the clear case scratch the phone?
Go with the silicone
It is mostly from cotton pockets that the silicone cases collects dust. I almost never get dust from my training pants, which are made of polyester.
Love your reviews and videos! It's super simple and minimal which is a great contrast to these bigger tech channels putting so much into production now. New subscriber!
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Silicone or FineWoven?
Silicone
@@AndrewClare 100%
Woven
Fine woven is better but I do miss the leather cases they use to sell
How’s the leather cases?
It’s good 👍
Its easy to take of from the tight pocket pants ?
no
Just a reminder, if it starts to peel off, you can bring it to Apple and they replace it for free ( if it’s not older than 1y year old).
Thanks!
@@AndrewClare but only of course if it was bought from Apple, and not from Amazon or etc
Yup, actually have to pick up my free silicone case replacement from Apple this week. The case for my 12 Pro started to chip and peel so I went into Apple to get it replaced.
Something I've noticed with Apple made silicone cases is the case pops off on the corners every time I take my phone out of the pocket. I find this with every case actually but it seems more pronounced and the case pops off even more when it's the Apple MagSafe silicone cases.
It looks good!
I might have gotten a fake but it feels like the real thing. Even the packaging was like. Got it at the mall for $25. iPhone 15
In case camera has protection?
Yeah
Donde los compraste.???
Link is in the pinned comments.
Aren’t chips on the case covered under warranty? Did you try getting apple to replace the case for you?
Honestly not sure about that. Maybe
Hi, I use winter blue silicone case for my 15pro max
It looks pretty
However since it’s lighter in colour, it gets yellow in the corners and since it’s MagSafe I don’t know the best and safe way to clean it.
Would be great if anyone can share a solution if you’re facing the same.
Thank you
I love silicone cases of Apple but I wish they made a case with camera protector.
Glass screen protectors! I’ve had 3 silicones cases and always have a huge crack in them over time :/ I drop my phone a lot a lot
I love how the silicone case feels. To bad silicone breast don’t feel as nice.
I got mine today for pro max matches the phone but the texture for me makes it harder to breathe 😂😂 it looks good though and today Boxing Day sales are still on so from $109 I got it for 88 nzd
the best case for any i phone
That’s the whole purpose of having a case on your smartphone. It’s there to protect phone from unexpected drops etc. If you smak your misses one, two , three times. Think she will not last long, so does the case.
When you drop your phone pretty much any case is going to get damaged. As long as it protects your phone.
A silicone case is going to get damaged when you drop it. The issue with the Apple case is price. No way it’s worth $50. $35 maybe.
I came here for the case but I stayed because that man is fine
I have one on my 12 pro and it's tearing on the corners. I have never dropped the phone. It's a shame but it is a nice case.
Got one on my 12 pro max and it’s beat up but I love it tho
I got this case for my 15 pro max and didn't actually notice the way the silicone was starting to chip until watching this video. lol.
It just started chipping or did you drop it and it started chipping there?
Apple replace the silicon case for free if you damage it and you still have your receipt
im waiting for shops to put it on discount before buying.
I never use the cases from Apple themselves. Overpriced garbage that doesn’t hold up nor protect your phone. I’ve been using the same cheap TPU case from Aliexpress for the past 4 years on my Iphone 11 pro max, and it’s still good as new. Dropped it a ton, on asphalt, tile and concrete as well as regular flooring and no indents or cracking whatsoever🤷🏾♀️ When that happened to the Apple Leather case, huge indent on the side of the case that hit the floor. The silicone one is a magnet for debris like dust particles and hair, as well as oily fingers prints. Not impressed. Also slippery. And at least on my phone with the silicone case once the buttons are really hard to press for some weird reason. Hate it. And yes as you mentioned, hard to clean. Not an issue on my Auto Focus Faux Leather TPU case from China🤣🤣🤣🙏🏾
the only way to make this case worth it is to get the case switched out before the 1 yr warranty runs out by apple, especially when you get the chipping on the corners. apple will replace it no questions asked, so essentially youre paying $50 for 2 years worth
mine chipped the same way after a month! so annoying
I just hate how it looks NOTHING like the apple websites pictures. I wanted beige they gave me mud grey.
I think it’s an awesome case plus it has 1 year warranty
The only i hate in silicon case is wear tear too fast
Wish it was fingerprint proof and lighter
The case are pretty just not protective & and doesn’t fit well in the hand
the dust ...it attracts dust and blocks speakers and ear piece with dust!
I only bought my silicone case when I saw it was almost 50% discounted on Amazon. I will not pay full price for this case. lol
Oddly enough I did not drop my phone and have the same clay color for my iPhone 15 pro max and a corner of my case is ripped, not happy about it at all 😡😭
Actually ordered yesterday..
I wouldn’t have bought it if they didn’t have it on eBay for 15 bucks brand new. Am i crazy or does it change anyone else’s background? I had a background set with pictures and randomly my background (both) changed to match my phone. The options are natural (titanium), silver, blue and black…and i have the black iPhone 15 pro max. No way that’s a coincidence right?
1.5x is a good speed for this one
I say come to the dark side and get a fake one for 15 20 dollars 🤷🏽♂️
Where do you order them? the fake ones come in so many dope colors.
AliExpress
@@KTBTVHD eBay that’s where I get mine
@@KTBTVHD aliexpress
@@KTBTVHDeBay or AliExpress. I just bought a fake silicone case on Ali and it’s excellent quality for the price ($16)
I got the exact same case, horrible
The amount of hypocrisy by this company is staggering. We'll remove everything from the box besides cable due to ✨environment ✨. We'll remove leather case that is much more durable and biodegradable and swap it with much more fragile silicon cases for the same price due to ✨environment ✨, but simultaneously we'll make your phone's battery unusable after 6-12 months and force you to purchase another one for the 1/4 price of the entire phone or you'll forever get non-genuine battery message if you buy it from "unauthorized" reseller. Also, we'll make your phone laggy and obsolete forcing you to replace it every year, but we really care for the ✨environment ✨. After 20+ years of using everything apple, it truly disgusts me what it has became.
Apple❤
every year change your phone? not me, just weasting money
Bro in Saudi the case starts from $66 smh
Sherbet 😂😂
I brought this and liked the look of it but does collect dust from
My pocket and if my hands ain’t sterilised and wiped with wipes then it shows the feeling is good but again the texture feels like I can’t breathe like literally 😂 the price in nz is $109 right now I’m using the bulky OtterBox Defender XT iPhone 15 ProMax Case - Clear it’s great but again prices in nz are ridiculous
Will this case protect from heavy drops?
Yes but the case will get trashed