I just upgraded the entire family to 15 pro's.....this video was SOOO helpful! I told the family to pick whichever one they wanted....as long as it came from the S or A tier. Thank you so much for putting this together!
Tight fitting cases are actually a good thing especially for a face first drop. Some cases that are loose the screen can pop out of the case and hit the ground damaging it.
@@Unfilterdpeople watching this kind of reviews are probably just looking for just 1 best phone case to buy, so it’s really annoying to see a good case in lower tier because they cannot be easily removed as if we need to use a lot of phone case and change it everyday like a youtube reviewer.
I am very glad someone looks at the removability of the case. I change cases several times a day. For my bike I have a special one, for home and work I have another. Having to fight the cases every-time is going on my nerves. Thanks
The Rebel Case from my point of view is one of the best. Especially the flex series combined safety with minimalistic design. For the rest of the video thank you for the perfect overview.
After using 20 cases from all shapes and sizes I realized that caseless is the way to go. Slapped a good screen protector and camera full module cover and I’m happy.
@@nasseralsharifwrong… the bulk added from a case is sometimes too much. or do you like having a brick in your pocket? people are making fun when someone takes a picture with an ipad mini, but if you have the iphone max AND a bulky case it looks literally the same.
I have the C1 case in my rotation. In my opinion you're blowing how hard it is to get off out of proportion. As long as you take off the bottom part, it comes off extremely easy. Enjoyed the video though!
Thanks for watching! Yeah even without that part I found it very difficult and not an easy experience. I had 3 colors, so I doubt it was just my model… looks great though
My favorite case for now is the 360 spin cases, especially the fusion one, from torras. They make the best screen protectors with the easiest application method that always becomes perfect, tried their case and love it. It has an integrated ring mount or whatever they're called that is so integrated into the case that it doesn't get in the way and it has a magnet so it can be used to attached it to any metal at most angles. Still works with wireless charging and to have other things on it like a magsafe wallet, the magnets are stronger rather than weaker than the original ones. To be able to have a ring mount integrated into the case so you always have it available and can mount it almost everywhere, both attaching it to things and standing it up in different angles, is invaluable. That makes it easy to have only one other attachment, a magsafe wallet, or none at all. I came from using mostly otterbox over the years. Have had many of their cases, from the most protective defender ones that encase the phone in an extreme shell to the folio leather wallet cases that I've used the last 4-5 years for my iphone xs max. Sadly, otterbox are usually bad in the comfort department and focus more on durability. The defender types tend to be extremely big and uncomfortable to use, especially if you use the max/big versions, I'm going to order a 6.9" iphone 16 pro max as an upgrade to my iphone xs max after 6 years, so I definitely don't want a huge case that makes it unwieldy. The folio wallet case has been decent but they end up falling apart after a while and is just basic at best. My current one has had rubber fall off everywhere despite not using it too much over a few years. It also sucked extremely bad because you it was almost impossible to get the card out. It's annoying to take off too. Now I just want a nice, somewhat slim yet still protective case that is not a folio case that allows wireless charging. A built in stand is always great but the "pop socket" ones suck. The angles suck, the chonkiness of the back of the case sucks and it's just a way worse option compared to the integrated ring that doesn't protrude out and can be flipped 360 degrees and be tilted in any way you want and can be attached to stuff. If we now have 6.9" phone screens, they definitely qualify for watching any content on the go, even more with the insane optimal battery time of 33 hour video watching, which translates to a good chunk less for real watching but still enough for an entire day easily. Hell, my damn carplay unit that I just installed is 6.8", in some ways it'd be a better experience to use a car mount for my new phone, but of course it's just not as good in the end as a dedicated GPS and media unit for the car. Looking forward so much to getting a new phone. Using my 6 year old XS max is painful, the hardware is too old, the software updates are too much since they need more processing power than it can comfortable output, it gets hot easily after just some browsing, the camera is lagging, the camera sucks in the first place especially in the dark but the max zoom is 2x, the face ID doesn't work so I have to use my password for everything (cleaned my phone and some water got in due to old rubber sealing and the laser locked down for safety reasons), it has a big crack at the bottom and I can only use it for a few hours before it needs to charge. Will also be nice to change my watch, the apple watch 3, to apple watch 10. 7 years old and hasn't received updates for quite a while now, it simply is subpar in every way and responds very slowly. Gotta say I held out for a long time. It has been low on my priority list due to economic reasons as a student, but now I can finally get rid of it and maybe start upgrading every 2-3 years instead and sell the old one while it still has a decent value... My xs max and watch is so old by now that they're hardly worth any real money, maybe as spare parts or for very poor people, like a few dozen bucks at most. The watch is at least in good condition while the phone has a crack in the screen and face ID that doesn't work. I'll probably put them up for auction and just sell them at whatever price they end up at. Well, back to the point, cases are very important. Nowadays they need to support QI charging, have a good magnet, fit tight but not too tight, maybe have extra functions like a built in stand and be protective, preferably protruding enough around the camera at the back that it protects from falls, about a few mm above them. It's easy to get screwed over with a crappy case if you don't research a little. Cases that might even ruin some functions like QI charging or magsafe if used. Luckily cases for watches aren't needed at least. I used to have some full body cases, but they just make the watch bulky, are uncomfortable to use and honestly doesn't help much in the end because the watches are very durable and are unlikely to be dropped, if they get a hit right on the screen while you swing your arm around, the screen will probably break anyway. The best thing to get is just some nice plastic screen protectors and change them regularly to avoid a lot of scratching. They are only good to have if you work somewhere that increases the risk of them breaking a lot. Better to just throw the money for a good watch case into apple care+ instead.
I wish you would make a tierlist in the video description with the names and ranks of each case, instead of us having to rewind the video to find them. Apart from that, thank you so much for the time you spent reviewing and ranking all of these cases. Appreciate you.
Im trying to look for the cases, and its so annoying and time consuming to run through the video to find them and do my research. I am genuinely annoyed.
Timestamps for each individual case would not be possible since youtube requires a minimum of 20 seconds in between parts, and because the video is so long it would be very difficult to find anyway. Thanks though!
@@Unfilterd I just mean, if you would type out a tierlist like: S Tier: Spigen Enzo, Otterbox potato A Tier: Mous whatever, bla bla. Do you know what I mean? So people could just find your ranked phones quickly from your description, rather than scrolling through the whole video to find when you put an item in a certain tier. Not even talking about time stamps. Does that make sense? Im not the best at explaining myself, so I hope my point gets across. You can still add that to your description and help many others that will stumble upon your videos. I am just trying to be helpful and share a tip that would have helped me make my experience with your video much smoother and less frustrating. Or even just put a tier next to your affiliate links. B Tier: Spigen Enzo *Insert affiliate link here*. Hope this comes across as constructive!
Exactly! So stupid to put a good case to E tier just because it’s hard to remove. And book case? Meh! I don’t know who the target audience is. But it’s definitely not me
You are entitled to your opinion, after all a tier list is highly subjective most of the time. But I did a poll which you can check under community which 62% of my audience agreed on, which stated “do you care about the ability to easily remove the case”, and me myself, I do too. A case can be top notch, but if you have to put alot of force on it to be removed, it’s not well tailored, and a case’s ability to protect it is definitely not tied with a tight fit. Anyway, there’s still 38% that do not care about it, so I’ll try to give those a voice too!
Benks Armor Pro user here, i agree with S tier, i used Speck on iPhone 11 and then Mous on 13 pro and now Benks on 15 Pro, by far this is the most durable and good feeling case in the hand Edit : by the way this is way cheaper than my previous Mous case, and its available locally on our country
As someone who’s job is outdoors (forest, woods, and mountaineous areas) i chose nomad rugged. I dropped my phone countless of times in rocky terrains and it’s still intact without a problem.
I think he means how easily the case comes off proportional to the amount of force he puts in. Of course you'd still want your case to be tight enough where it wouldn't fall off in the event you drop it but it shouldn't be so tight as to where you struggle to remove it when you're putting in the force to pull it off
@@Xanzkin that’s crazy tho? U shouldn’t need to remove it. Often enough for it to make a difference. Also I ended up buying the case he said that about and I’m pretty sure the TH-camr just doesn’t have strong fingers I hardly have to try
Don't know why anyone would continue to support casetify after they were caught stealing designs. Their case may be good, but too bad the company isn't..
For everyday use in my pocket and great drop protection factored into this decision, would you choose the Mous Limitless 5.0, The UAG, or Nomad Rugged or maybe another option?
Might be late but nomad rugged. Proven and tested for outdoors like woods, forest, and mountainous areas. I dropped mine a couple of times on rocky surfaces and it surely does its job.
just found your video, it’s a good one. 1 suggestion though, at the end, show the final tier just for 1 or 2 seconds (without video suggestion) so I can pause & examine the final result. I want to see the S and A tiers but I can’t.
Tried a ton of cases otterbox nomad a bunch the leather cases carbon fiber cases a whole line of pelican cases and NOTHING is more perfect then the spigen mag armor it’s the perfect case paired with a good screen protector like the flo lab 3D that has the curved edges. I’ve kept my 13 pro max looking like brand new even working in a highly industrial environment and putting the phone through a beating
Rhinoshield clear and solidsuit cases would be S+ tier for me for three things: very good 360° protection, good fit (not hard to remove but manage to grip the phone just fine, and so many unique collab designs. No idea why they're not being featured here tho.
Respectfully, I find it hard to believe you had such an experience with the Dbrand skin, I could be wrong :) The skin on my old iPhone X is still like day one, I've been travelling / hiking / bringing it to workout sessions and even to a construction site a couple of times
Best leather case is the Lumazi for me. Top quality plus great color selections. And MagSafe of course. For carbon fiber, I'll always have a soft spot for Pitaka.
The tough armor SPIGEN may not look that special, but it protected my iPhone 13 Pro Max when I was in a 60mph (96kph) head on accident in 2021. My phone was on the passenger seat when the accident happened, where most of the engine was relocated afterwards. My wife found my phone in the back floorboard of my Honda Element. The case only suffered some scratches and a couple chunks taken out of the edges, my phone was completely unharmed!
May I ask why you prefer a case that's easier to take off and sacrifice protection for it? Is it because you change cases often? For most people, once they've found a case I feel like they wouldn't want to take it off ever.
No that isn’t the reason, I use one case only at the moment and even if I would change them often, I would of course not let that guide my judgement because in the end I make these reviews for you the viewer! It’s mostly because I did a poll on it and 60% said they prefer a case to be removed easily, for cleaning, using the phone without case at home or any other reason. Personally I think there is a perfect middle way, where the case is set perfectly and still is easy to remove. Good examples are: Nomad & Magbak (non clear case)
Would have been nice to know which cases lie flat and don’t rock. I’ve stuck with the dbrand grip case since it’s perfect in this regard. Never had any problem with their skins but make sure you go with a glossy one.
I ended up going with the phone rebel case this year. The sharp corners don’t really bother me at all in day to day use. The cut out for the usb cable is probably the most irritating feature about it. I’m surprised the ghost case from dbrand ranked so high. I didn’t buy it because there was no return policy. I’m happy to hear that you called out casetify on their customer service. That’s still the main reason I’ve never bought one of their cases. So many poor customer service reviews on bbb. Really solid video overall. Your videos are certainly s tier sir. Happy new year.
Thank you! Dbrand has a return policy, but it states that it has to be in “new condition”. So with those skins, you cannot use them and return in. But if you want to try out the clear case you could! Happy new year to you too!
Phone rebel gen 5 frosted was a waste of money hard plastic with lousy grips they need a better grip system back is slippery AF the best case is $20 benks mist floating buttons huge camera ring soft back feels amazing sides are nice and grippy yes this case if very grippy best case what cases can you get with floating buttons for $20 bucks anyone
Surprised that the manufacturer that contacted you didn’t try to bribe you into changing your honest review of their (& others) IPhone 15pm cases. Great video! You’ve got a new subscriber in me after watching!
The best case out there is the Supcase unicorn beetle pro, my only issue with that type of case is that Supcase doesn't support a more wide range of device's like Ulefone, Unihertz, Oukitel etc!
Good video, helped me get a lot of info and exposure in a relatively short time. However I agree with the other comment, i feel like most average consumers won’t care as much about case removal. I’ve had my old phone for 5 years and took the case off 2-3 times total
What do you think about the new magbak elite series for iphone 16 pro? What would you rate the original magbak's durability out of 10 and what would you rank the mous limitless series for comparison? I plan on using your links for the case I do buy, be it magbak or otherwise
Helpful video. But I have not taken the case off my phone for months. If anything I prefer my case to be harder to take off since it probably means it won’t come off easily over time. In fact I’m replacing my case now because it flexes off the phone to easily.
I honestly loved this video because it was basically a sure fire way to find a case out there that has as minimal camera bump as possible (even if that means having a thick case). Looks like if I want as flat of a back as possible without excessive grip (like dbrand), I’m going with the Rokform Crystal case. Probably gunna regret the decision but the only other cases that came close were the blackbrook and otterbox. But couldn’t bring myself to pay 119 for the blackbrook and didn’t even bother pricing otterbox. Thanks for the work you put into this video!
the corners on the rebel are a design choice doesnt mean its unrefined it is for added drop protection. the ones on the front allow for screen protection so they can keep the sides low for ease of use and on the back it is to minimize the rock due to the camera
Yeah but it’s unrefined because it’s sharp pieces of plastic, you can make it without it being sharp too. It’s sharp because of how thin you make it, and how much you polish it up after it comes out of the mold in the factory
For drop protection, Would you rather have the Nomad Rugged or the Mous Limitless 5.0, or what would be a third option? I have a FLOLAB screen protector, and I drop my phone a lot so I need a good protective case
Might be late but, go for Nomad rugged. I work outdoors, usually around woods, forest, and mountainous areas. I took a huge risk on getting nomad for phone because it’s cheaper than otterbox and lemme tell you one thing, it sure as hell will protect your phone even on rocky surfaces. I dropped mine a couple of times and the case surely does it job 99.9% But that also depends on ur screen protector. Mine is the esr.
What case would you recommend for drop protection? Protection, affordable, asthetic, etc in that order of importance imo. I was thinking castify bounce but it's so expensive. Then I was thinking caudabe sheath but I'm unsure how protective it really is seeing the selling point is it's sleek look rather than drop protection
@@Unfilterd I was thinking the nomad but I might have to opt for benks instead seeing that I'm unsure nomad sells for iPhone 15. Appreciate it and great video: liked 👍🏾
Im suprised the mous limitless 5.0 case was put in C tier. Basing the rank off of the fit of the case and the way it looks is poor considering the protection these cases provide. I've dropped my phone numerous times with this case and not once have I seen damage. The tier list should way more into the protection the cases provide and less into the looks and feel, not that these don't matter but that part is preference.
You are the man, definitely subscribed. Can you test waterproof covers too? On another note, Obviously it would be amazing if you drop tested these products, but at the expense of your iPhone. I hope your channel gets big enough to make that possible! Can you test tablet cases too? (iPad, Samsung)
I wish we could get more microfiber-lined cases like Ringke do. I'm looking for a good case with inner-lining on frame to protect my phones edges from scratches. Looking for a few days now and can't find anything besides ringke but I don't like silicone that much. Any solid recommendations?
Great list. Could you tell how the Nomad Rugged edges do with swiping-? cause it’s rather annoying if they get in the way too much. Also Mous has indicated that their Clarity 2.0 does not offer the same protection as their Limitless. How much less they didn’t tell, which worries me: other brands are transparant about their level of drop protection. Further: this list is not complete without Rhinoshield, because they make nice protective cases, one of the best buttons, eco friendly and come in a variety of designs. Cheers from Holland!
Nomad rugged has pretty substantial edges, but I didn’t find it annoying! The clarity 2.0 will protect the iphone for sure, just maybe not by dropping it off a 3 story building like their limitless ones do. For normal use though, more than enough!
@@Unfilterd thanks! I would agree with you on the clarity case if Mous would not have argumented against: th-cam.com/video/MEJgmn3G224/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3Vnl23IlcSy5eu7F. See in the reactions they say it will only protect against everyday mishaps?
im a bit surprised you put the grip case down to d tier after what sounds like a pretty good review aside from the (afaik optional) skins? otherwise very comprehensive and detail-oriented video, thank you!
I very much appreciate such a showcase of the most relevant cases, but I feel like the values in which the rankings are based on are a little separate from those shared by the general consumer. I would not value "ease of removal" above protection, and why do you consider the protective camera bump a bad thing? It was almost like a fashion show for cases instead of actually showcasing or comparing their protective capabilities, which is after all, what most people buy cases for
I get what you mean, but I did a poll and actually 60% did care alot about the ability to remove it. Of course protecting is very important too, but when you have all cases side by side, you have to differentiate. They all “sort of” protect. And I could make 5 different tier lists based on every “important factor” but that’s nearly impossible haha! Thanks for your feedback though
@@Unfilterd I didn't mean for the nitpick to be too negative, it is truly impressive how good your videos are considering the surprisingly small sub count ( for now ). But definitively looking forward to a more durability/drop focused test as well if that is something you have in the works! There's a natural lack of unbiased reviewers around so it's always refreshing to find someone new, keep it up
@@Unfilterd: I'm not suggesting it's your job--I understand you're suggesting to Caudabe that they remove the texturing. I'm suggesting that someone who might otherwise like this case enough to try it, but who doesn't like the textured bottom edge, could try it. Then again, it's true that someone could find another nice case without a textured bottom edge in the first place, such as one of the other cases you review.
I’m absolutely baffled that so many people don’t care about a kickstand. That should be a STAPLE in a phone case. Whatever very disappointing to see literally 3 total kickstand cases in this entire half hour long video
@@Unfilterd sure thing, is there any reason stopping otterbox from making the defender with a titanium frame with a better inner frame material for protection and thicker rubber? I’m trying to make my phone tank proof 😂
Rugged armor feels like shit, slippery and gross. Tough armor is great. Kickstand works great, just be nice to it. Gives the phone a great angle, and if you flip the phone over you’ll get another nice angle as well. More importantly the tough armor feels great in the hands. I respected your comments till you started speaking about cases I actually know about.
Awesome look at so many cases! Thanks for all your hard work! Out of everything you own which would you say has the largest camera lip/ inspires the most confidence when it comes to drop protection?
If you don’t care about magsafe, the UAG monarch is a good choice. But expensive. Nomad rugged also a very good choice with excellent magsafe. Value for money I’d say the Benks cases. Can’t go wrong with those
TLDR pls Is there a mag safe clear case that has NO camera bump? I need/want a case that lays completely flat so it can work with my car’s wireless charger
Great video. I have the Mous Limitless 5.0 Aramid Fiber for iphone 15 pro max bought on Amazon EU and the camera protection shape is normal. It is not like the one you show in your video or the one in your link. It was sold directly by Mous with Amazon delivery. I don´t understand it but i prefer a regular edges in the camera bump, so no complaints.
Oh really? Maybe they’ve changed it or had an older batch? I purchased directly from them, so not sure what may have caused the difference. Thanks so much for watching!
Dude this video is amazing! Thanks so much for testing all these cases! I love getting cases to protect my phone and this really helped! Have a good day! 🙌🏽😎
Thanks!
Your support is appreciated so much sir!
Nice 👍🦾 but You forget the torras brand
I just upgraded the entire family to 15 pro's.....this video was SOOO helpful! I told the family to pick whichever one they wanted....as long as it came from the S or A tier. Thank you so much for putting this together!
Great to hear! Thank you so much!
The reason the buttons on Caudabe weren’t good is because you have the older version. The new version has updated buttons and are great.
Agreed, also the buttons on the cases break-in and become more tactile and easier to press over time with longer use.
There's so few good channels about cases with that quality of visuals and attention to details. You're one of the best. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you so much 🫡
Tight fitting cases are actually a good thing especially for a face first drop. Some cases that are loose the screen can pop out of the case and hit the ground damaging it.
Yes but there’s a sweet spot where that doesn’t happen and it’s still easy to remove
@@Unfilterdpeople watching this kind of reviews are probably just looking for just 1 best phone case to buy, so it’s really annoying to see a good case in lower tier because they cannot be easily removed as if we need to use a lot of phone case and change it everyday like a youtube reviewer.
Been a Spigen user since my Galaxy S4, never looked back - tried a lot others for sure, but they have a special place in my heart
Mine survived a 60mph head-on car accident.
I am very glad someone looks at the removability of the case. I change cases several times a day. For my bike I have a special one, for home and work I have another. Having to fight the cases every-time is going on my nerves. Thanks
Thank you! I agree!
The Rebel Case from my point of view is one of the best. Especially the flex series combined safety with minimalistic design.
For the rest of the video thank you for the perfect overview.
It’s an awesome case, but when you’ve seen every case you have to nitpick a little to make these lists 😂
Thank you for doing this comprehensive video, it’s super helpful having a video with all the reviews collected like this
Thank you!
One of the underrated case reviewer. Hope to see you in the competition dude💪.... Great videos 😎
Thank you bro 👊
After using 20 cases from all shapes and sizes I realized that caseless is the way to go. Slapped a good screen protector and camera full module cover and I’m happy.
Haha it’s a dangerous life, but more power to ya!
Which phone did u have? Without the case?
A good protection case would saves you the need for both a screen protector and camera protector.
All you need is just a well made case.
Wish I could do that would save me a ton of money since I always buy too many cases
@@nasseralsharifwrong… the bulk added from a case is sometimes too much. or do you like having a brick in your pocket? people are making fun when someone takes a picture with an ipad mini, but if you have the iphone max AND a bulky case it looks literally the same.
ESR cases are awesome, surprising its not in ur list
I have the C1 case in my rotation. In my opinion you're blowing how hard it is to get off out of proportion. As long as you take off the bottom part, it comes off extremely easy.
Enjoyed the video though!
Thanks for watching! Yeah even without that part I found it very difficult and not an easy experience. I had 3 colors, so I doubt it was just my model… looks great though
Yes, someone said it, good video but to put some cases over the C1 because of clicky buttons instead of protection really threw me off
My favorite case for now is the 360 spin cases, especially the fusion one, from torras. They make the best screen protectors with the easiest application method that always becomes perfect, tried their case and love it. It has an integrated ring mount or whatever they're called that is so integrated into the case that it doesn't get in the way and it has a magnet so it can be used to attached it to any metal at most angles. Still works with wireless charging and to have other things on it like a magsafe wallet, the magnets are stronger rather than weaker than the original ones.
To be able to have a ring mount integrated into the case so you always have it available and can mount it almost everywhere, both attaching it to things and standing it up in different angles, is invaluable. That makes it easy to have only one other attachment, a magsafe wallet, or none at all.
I came from using mostly otterbox over the years. Have had many of their cases, from the most protective defender ones that encase the phone in an extreme shell to the folio leather wallet cases that I've used the last 4-5 years for my iphone xs max. Sadly, otterbox are usually bad in the comfort department and focus more on durability. The defender types tend to be extremely big and uncomfortable to use, especially if you use the max/big versions, I'm going to order a 6.9" iphone 16 pro max as an upgrade to my iphone xs max after 6 years, so I definitely don't want a huge case that makes it unwieldy.
The folio wallet case has been decent but they end up falling apart after a while and is just basic at best. My current one has had rubber fall off everywhere despite not using it too much over a few years. It also sucked extremely bad because you it was almost impossible to get the card out. It's annoying to take off too.
Now I just want a nice, somewhat slim yet still protective case that is not a folio case that allows wireless charging. A built in stand is always great but the "pop socket" ones suck. The angles suck, the chonkiness of the back of the case sucks and it's just a way worse option compared to the integrated ring that doesn't protrude out and can be flipped 360 degrees and be tilted in any way you want and can be attached to stuff.
If we now have 6.9" phone screens, they definitely qualify for watching any content on the go, even more with the insane optimal battery time of 33 hour video watching, which translates to a good chunk less for real watching but still enough for an entire day easily. Hell, my damn carplay unit that I just installed is 6.8", in some ways it'd be a better experience to use a car mount for my new phone, but of course it's just not as good in the end as a dedicated GPS and media unit for the car.
Looking forward so much to getting a new phone. Using my 6 year old XS max is painful, the hardware is too old, the software updates are too much since they need more processing power than it can comfortable output, it gets hot easily after just some browsing, the camera is lagging, the camera sucks in the first place especially in the dark but the max zoom is 2x, the face ID doesn't work so I have to use my password for everything (cleaned my phone and some water got in due to old rubber sealing and the laser locked down for safety reasons), it has a big crack at the bottom and I can only use it for a few hours before it needs to charge. Will also be nice to change my watch, the apple watch 3, to apple watch 10. 7 years old and hasn't received updates for quite a while now, it simply is subpar in every way and responds very slowly.
Gotta say I held out for a long time. It has been low on my priority list due to economic reasons as a student, but now I can finally get rid of it and maybe start upgrading every 2-3 years instead and sell the old one while it still has a decent value... My xs max and watch is so old by now that they're hardly worth any real money, maybe as spare parts or for very poor people, like a few dozen bucks at most. The watch is at least in good condition while the phone has a crack in the screen and face ID that doesn't work. I'll probably put them up for auction and just sell them at whatever price they end up at.
Well, back to the point, cases are very important. Nowadays they need to support QI charging, have a good magnet, fit tight but not too tight, maybe have extra functions like a built in stand and be protective, preferably protruding enough around the camera at the back that it protects from falls, about a few mm above them. It's easy to get screwed over with a crappy case if you don't research a little. Cases that might even ruin some functions like QI charging or magsafe if used.
Luckily cases for watches aren't needed at least. I used to have some full body cases, but they just make the watch bulky, are uncomfortable to use and honestly doesn't help much in the end because the watches are very durable and are unlikely to be dropped, if they get a hit right on the screen while you swing your arm around, the screen will probably break anyway. The best thing to get is just some nice plastic screen protectors and change them regularly to avoid a lot of scratching. They are only good to have if you work somewhere that increases the risk of them breaking a lot. Better to just throw the money for a good watch case into apple care+ instead.
I wish you would make a tierlist in the video description with the names and ranks of each case, instead of us having to rewind the video to find them.
Apart from that, thank you so much for the time you spent reviewing and ranking all of these cases. Appreciate you.
Im trying to look for the cases, and its so annoying and time consuming to run through the video to find them and do my research. I am genuinely annoyed.
Timestamps for each individual case would not be possible since youtube requires a minimum of 20 seconds in between parts, and because the video is so long it would be very difficult to find anyway. Thanks though!
@@Unfilterd I just mean, if you would type out a tierlist like:
S Tier: Spigen Enzo, Otterbox potato
A Tier: Mous whatever, bla bla.
Do you know what I mean? So people could just find your ranked phones quickly from your description, rather than scrolling through the whole video to find when you put an item in a certain tier. Not even talking about time stamps. Does that make sense? Im not the best at explaining myself, so I hope my point gets across. You can still add that to your description and help many others that will stumble upon your videos. I am just trying to be helpful and share a tip that would have helped me make my experience with your video much smoother and less frustrating.
Or even just put a tier next to your affiliate links. B Tier: Spigen Enzo *Insert affiliate link here*.
Hope this comes across as constructive!
Exactly watched the video then was waiting for the list in order on description and nothing,almost the perfect video
your put way too much weight on ease of removing the case and gimmicks like "book cover", so this video is pretty useless to me.
For real this dudes a pussy about his hands it was annoying the shit out of me
Exactly
Exactly! So stupid to put a good case to E tier just because it’s hard to remove. And book case? Meh! I don’t know who the target audience is. But it’s definitely not me
Freaking agreed not one case was tested for the use they were built for ! Being dropped !
You are entitled to your opinion, after all a tier list is highly subjective most of the time. But I did a poll which you can check under community which 62% of my audience agreed on, which stated “do you care about the ability to easily remove the case”, and me myself, I do too. A case can be top notch, but if you have to put alot of force on it to be removed, it’s not well tailored, and a case’s ability to protect it is definitely not tied with a tight fit. Anyway, there’s still 38% that do not care about it, so I’ll try to give those a voice too!
Benks Armor Pro user here, i agree with S tier, i used Speck on iPhone 11 and then Mous on 13 pro and now Benks on 15 Pro, by far this is the most durable and good feeling case in the hand
Edit : by the way this is way cheaper than my previous Mous case, and its available locally on our country
So out of the “S” tier, which would you say is the overall best case?
Magbak & Nomad rugged for sure
As someone who’s job is outdoors (forest, woods, and mountaineous areas) i chose nomad rugged. I dropped my phone countless of times in rocky terrains and it’s still intact without a problem.
give this man a trophy
Why does he care if the case comes off easily? If anything thats better for durability and safety.
Phone could fall out more easily
@@yoshi9012 exactly you want it secure and safe. Not coming out easily
I think he means how easily the case comes off proportional to the amount of force he puts in.
Of course you'd still want your case to be tight enough where it wouldn't fall off in the event you drop it but it shouldn't be so tight as to where you struggle to remove it when you're putting in the force to pull it off
@@Xanzkin that’s crazy tho? U shouldn’t need to remove it. Often enough for it to make a difference. Also I ended up buying the case he said that about and I’m pretty sure the TH-camr just doesn’t have strong fingers I hardly have to try
I do care about case coming off easily because I switch cases all the time, and sometimes just want to be caseless
Don't know why anyone would continue to support casetify after they were caught stealing designs. Their case may be good, but too bad the company isn't..
Burga should definitely be up here! I've been using their cases for so long, for 3 different phones and the quality is immaculate
Onyx by Ringke is by far my favorite case I ever used. its so slim and has great grip.
For everyday use in my pocket and great drop protection factored into this decision, would you choose the Mous Limitless 5.0, The UAG, or Nomad Rugged or maybe another option?
i'd go for nomad rugged
Might be late but nomad rugged. Proven and tested for outdoors like woods, forest, and mountainous areas. I dropped mine a couple of times on rocky surfaces and it surely does its job.
just found your video, it’s a good one. 1 suggestion though, at the end, show the final tier just for 1 or 2 seconds (without video suggestion) so I can pause & examine the final result. I want to see the S and A tiers but I can’t.
You are absolutely right. Just got rid of those at the end, you should be able to see it now
Tried a ton of cases otterbox nomad a bunch the leather cases carbon fiber cases a whole line of pelican cases and NOTHING is more perfect then the spigen mag armor it’s the perfect case paired with a good screen protector like the flo lab 3D that has the curved edges. I’ve kept my 13 pro max looking like brand new even working in a highly industrial environment and putting the phone through a beating
Rhinoshield clear and solidsuit cases would be S+ tier for me for three things: very good 360° protection, good fit (not hard to remove but manage to grip the phone just fine, and so many unique collab designs. No idea why they're not being featured here tho.
Their cases are quite difficult to remove and let a lot of dust in
@@svwtsvfcbbacks are slippery on table also
Respectfully, I find it hard to believe you had such an experience with the Dbrand skin, I could be wrong :)
The skin on my old iPhone X is still like day one, I've been travelling / hiking / bringing it to workout sessions and even to a construction site a couple of times
Best leather case is the Lumazi for me. Top quality plus great color selections. And MagSafe of course. For carbon fiber, I'll always have a soft spot for Pitaka.
Awesome video!!! I am going with the nomad!!❤ thanks so much for your help!! Best review video I’ve seen for cases!!
Thank you so much!
The tough armor SPIGEN may not look that special, but it protected my iPhone 13 Pro Max when I was in a 60mph (96kph) head on accident in 2021. My phone was on the passenger seat when the accident happened, where most of the engine was relocated afterwards. My wife found my phone in the back floorboard of my Honda Element. The case only suffered some scratches and a couple chunks taken out of the edges, my phone was completely unharmed!
May I ask why you prefer a case that's easier to take off and sacrifice protection for it? Is it because you change cases often? For most people, once they've found a case I feel like they wouldn't want to take it off ever.
No that isn’t the reason, I use one case only at the moment and even if I would change them often, I would of course not let that guide my judgement because in the end I make these reviews for you the viewer! It’s mostly because I did a poll on it and 60% said they prefer a case to be removed easily, for cleaning, using the phone without case at home or any other reason. Personally I think there is a perfect middle way, where the case is set perfectly and still is easy to remove. Good examples are: Nomad & Magbak (non clear case)
What do you mean that the Caudabe Sheath has sharp edges?
ridiculous i know
The best case review I ever found on youtube so far! Thanks for what you are doing!
Nice video I’m so disappointed with casefity I ordered one on Amazon didn’t receive it for 3 weeks and came with a big scratch , thanks again 👍😎
Thank you for watching! Yeah many such cases…
Would be cool if you add the weight of each case. Thanks
Will keep that in mind thanks!
Rooting for ESR but not on the list 😔
Would have been nice to know which cases lie flat and don’t rock. I’ve stuck with the dbrand grip case since it’s perfect in this regard. Never had any problem with their skins but make sure you go with a glossy one.
I ended up going with the phone rebel case this year. The sharp corners don’t really bother me at all in day to day use. The cut out for the usb cable is probably the most irritating feature about it. I’m surprised the ghost case from dbrand ranked so high. I didn’t buy it because there was no return policy. I’m happy to hear that you called out casetify on their customer service. That’s still the main reason I’ve never bought one of their cases. So many poor customer service reviews on bbb. Really solid video overall. Your videos are certainly s tier sir. Happy new year.
Thank you! Dbrand has a return policy, but it states that it has to be in “new condition”. So with those skins, you cannot use them and return in. But if you want to try out the clear case you could! Happy new year to you too!
Ghost case is sitting in my garbage anyone want it ?????
Phone rebel gen 5 frosted was a waste of money hard plastic with lousy grips they need a better grip system back is slippery AF the best case is $20 benks mist floating buttons huge camera ring soft back feels amazing sides are nice and grippy yes this case if very grippy best case what cases can you get with floating buttons for $20 bucks anyone
@@Paa375 I’ll have to try the mist!
Surprised that the manufacturer that contacted you didn’t try to bribe you into changing your honest review of their (& others) IPhone 15pm cases.
Great video! You’ve got a new subscriber in me after watching!
The best case out there is the Supcase unicorn beetle pro, my only issue with that type of case is that Supcase doesn't support a more wide range of device's like Ulefone, Unihertz, Oukitel etc!
Good video, helped me get a lot of info and exposure in a relatively short time. However I agree with the other comment, i feel like most average consumers won’t care as much about case removal. I’ve had my old phone for 5 years and took the case off 2-3 times total
Nice work. Would be best if you had a written list with BRAND name AND model!
I’m really surprised he ranked Benks cases over the Caudabe Sheath & Synthesis. They are some of the best cases for the iPhone 15 Pro Max this year!!
Although I disagree with quite a few cases, you did a great job! Why no Speck Presidio grip2?
What do you think about the new magbak elite series for iphone 16 pro? What would you rate the original magbak's durability out of 10 and what would you rank the mous limitless series for comparison? I plan on using your links for the case I do buy, be it magbak or otherwise
Just got my 15. This video was a saviour! Thanks a lot.
Thank you bro! Enjoy it
Just got the synthesis today after having the sheath for a week. I do like the synthesis more as well
speck Left the group
What about my go-to, Pelican? I love them like a slightly better Otterbox alternative, extremely protective. Any one else used them?
Helpful video. But I have not taken the case off my phone for months. If anything I prefer my case to be harder to take off since it probably means it won’t come off easily over time. In fact I’m replacing my case now because it flexes off the phone to easily.
Thanks! Hopefully you can still use my info to make a good decision that fits your needs
I honestly loved this video because it was basically a sure fire way to find a case out there that has as minimal camera bump as possible (even if that means having a thick case). Looks like if I want as flat of a back as possible without excessive grip (like dbrand), I’m going with the Rokform Crystal case. Probably gunna regret the decision but the only other cases that came close were the blackbrook and otterbox. But couldn’t bring myself to pay 119 for the blackbrook and didn’t even bother pricing otterbox.
Thanks for the work you put into this video!
the corners on the rebel are a design choice doesnt mean its unrefined it is for added drop protection. the ones on the front allow for screen protection so they can keep the sides low for ease of use and on the back it is to minimize the rock due to the camera
Yeah but it’s unrefined because it’s sharp pieces of plastic, you can make it without it being sharp too. It’s sharp because of how thin you make it, and how much you polish it up after it comes out of the mold in the factory
@@Unfilterd they smoothed it out for the all clear crystal gen 5 I can tell you that i just got it in and it’s not as sharp as the rebel gen 5
@@XxShAdYxX08 Awesome to hear, will take a look at it 👀
Ended up going with the Arc Pulse, its a great feeling and basically going caseless with some corner protection 😅
Love to see it
Nomad Rugged case has only 1 flaw in my opinion. The area around action button are too soft which can be accidentally triggered just by holding it.
For drop protection, Would you rather have the Nomad Rugged or the Mous Limitless 5.0, or what would be a third option? I have a FLOLAB screen protector, and I drop my phone a lot so I need a good protective case
Might be late but, go for Nomad rugged. I work outdoors, usually around woods, forest, and mountainous areas. I took a huge risk on getting nomad for phone because it’s cheaper than otterbox and lemme tell you one thing, it sure as hell will protect your phone even on rocky surfaces. I dropped mine a couple of times and the case surely does it job 99.9% But that also depends on ur screen protector. Mine is the esr.
you should try the ESR cases their all functional and cheap
Great video! Torras has some nice case options like the hidden stand one.
What case would you recommend for drop protection? Protection, affordable, asthetic, etc in that order of importance imo. I was thinking castify bounce but it's so expensive. Then I was thinking caudabe sheath but I'm unsure how protective it really is seeing the selling point is it's sleek look rather than drop protection
Nomad rugged very good case, but if you want cheaper, banks armor pro
@@Unfilterd I was thinking the nomad but I might have to opt for benks instead seeing that I'm unsure nomad sells for iPhone 15. Appreciate it and great video: liked 👍🏾
Im suprised the mous limitless 5.0 case was put in C tier. Basing the rank off of the fit of the case and the way it looks is poor considering the protection these cases provide. I've dropped my phone numerous times with this case and not once have I seen damage. The tier list should way more into the protection the cases provide and less into the looks and feel, not that these don't matter but that part is preference.
Trying for the first time the Monarch Pro. So far so good. Good videos
Good case! Thank you
You are the man, definitely subscribed. Can you test waterproof covers too? On another note, Obviously it would be amazing if you drop tested these products, but at the expense of your iPhone. I hope your channel gets big enough to make that possible!
Can you test tablet cases too? (iPad, Samsung)
Thanks a bunch! I am currently working on droptesting them all
I wish we could get more microfiber-lined cases like Ringke do. I'm looking for a good case with inner-lining on frame to protect my phones edges from scratches. Looking for a few days now and can't find anything besides ringke but I don't like silicone that much. Any solid recommendations?
All mobile cases we r doing in wholesale
Great list. Could you tell how the Nomad Rugged edges do with swiping-? cause it’s rather annoying if they get in the way too much. Also Mous has indicated that their Clarity 2.0 does not offer the same protection as their Limitless. How much less they didn’t tell, which worries me: other brands are transparant about their level of drop protection. Further: this list is not complete without Rhinoshield, because they make nice protective cases, one of the best buttons, eco friendly and come in a variety of designs. Cheers from Holland!
Nomad rugged has pretty substantial edges, but I didn’t find it annoying! The clarity 2.0 will protect the iphone for sure, just maybe not by dropping it off a 3 story building like their limitless ones do. For normal use though, more than enough!
@@Unfilterd thanks! I would agree with you on the clarity case if Mous would not have argumented against: th-cam.com/video/MEJgmn3G224/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3Vnl23IlcSy5eu7F. See in the reactions they say it will only protect against everyday mishaps?
This is the only case review video one needs to watch
Thank you brother
im a bit surprised you put the grip case down to d tier after what sounds like a pretty good review aside from the (afaik optional) skins?
otherwise very comprehensive and detail-oriented video, thank you!
Don't you think Torro is a solid brand? They have interesting cases.
Spigen Mag armor ,liquid air or benks magclip mist for more protection?
Very thorough. Thanks for this review.
I very much appreciate such a showcase of the most relevant cases, but I feel like the values in which the rankings are based on are a little separate from those shared by the general consumer. I would not value "ease of removal" above protection, and why do you consider the protective camera bump a bad thing? It was almost like a fashion show for cases instead of actually showcasing or comparing their protective capabilities, which is after all, what most people buy cases for
I get what you mean, but I did a poll and actually 60% did care alot about the ability to remove it. Of course protecting is very important too, but when you have all cases side by side, you have to differentiate. They all “sort of” protect. And I could make 5 different tier lists based on every “important factor” but that’s nearly impossible haha! Thanks for your feedback though
@@Unfilterd I didn't mean for the nitpick to be too negative, it is truly impressive how good your videos are considering the surprisingly small sub count ( for now ).
But definitively looking forward to a more durability/drop focused test as well if that is something you have in the works! There's a natural lack of unbiased reviewers around so it's always refreshing to find someone new, keep it up
What is the #1 most protective case in your opinion
Probably like the Otterbox Defender. But the Nomad Rugged is perfect for that too
@@Unfilterd thank you 💪
Try using a piece of fine sandpaper to sand off the texture on the bottom end of the Caudabe Sheath
That's not my job though, but of course you could if you really wanted to
@@Unfilterd: I'm not suggesting it's your job--I understand you're suggesting to Caudabe that they remove the texturing. I'm suggesting that someone who might otherwise like this case enough to try it, but who doesn't like the textured bottom edge, could try it. Then again, it's true that someone could find another nice case without a textured bottom edge in the first place, such as one of the other cases you review.
14:32 Hey for this, it uses blue resin so according to them it’ll never yellow.
AFter trying around 10-12 cases settled on the arc lightweight minimal plus don't have to worry about it overheating
Best case vid I’ve seen so far. Thank you so much
Thank you too!
Need a waterproof case tier list
Would you be able to review the elago cases on your future videos? Really appreciate this video. 10/10
Never heard of those 😅 Thanks!
Thanks for the video mate
I purchased the Mous iridescent case after watching this video. Bummed out now because it’s quite ugly in person. 😢🤧
Would love a tier list for magnet strength.
That’s actually a really good idea! Not sure if I can do that still though because I don’t have all of them still
I’m absolutely baffled that so many people don’t care about a kickstand. That should be a STAPLE in a phone case. Whatever very disappointing to see literally 3 total kickstand cases in this entire half hour long video
What are some kickstand options you’d like to see featured?
If I have to choose between: Banks Armor Pro & Aulumu Vegan Leather Case which one is better choice overall?
Benks for durability
Ranking phone cases without drop testing them is like saying it’s hot without going outside.
Then you should subscribe because that’s what we are doing next
@@Unfilterd sure thing, is there any reason stopping otterbox from making the defender with a titanium frame with a better inner frame material for protection and thicker rubber? I’m trying to make my phone tank proof 😂
Rugged armor feels like shit, slippery and gross. Tough armor is great. Kickstand works great, just be nice to it. Gives the phone a great angle, and if you flip the phone over you’ll get another nice angle as well. More importantly the tough armor feels great in the hands. I respected your comments till you started speaking about cases I actually know about.
Awesome look at so many cases! Thanks for all your hard work! Out of everything you own which would you say has the largest camera lip/ inspires the most confidence when it comes to drop protection?
Thank you! Mmm… rugged case like the Nomad Rugged, but also Ghostek atomic, otterbox defender
hii thank you for the video. which cases is the most protective?this is my first priority and value for money is importent also
If you don’t care about magsafe, the UAG monarch is a good choice. But expensive. Nomad rugged also a very good choice with excellent magsafe. Value for money I’d say the Benks cases. Can’t go wrong with those
@@Unfilterd bro you are the best❤️
@@Unfilterd do you think that the uag is more protective than the mous case?
Benks Armor Pro wins here, Spigen Enzo won in your Aramid Fiber video. Which is your preference?
Both are excellent! Between A tier and S tier are only minor differences.
I find the ease of removing the case good info
can you do a video on later case?
They seem very expensive for a case without magsafe, but who knows
Love your wallpapers in this video where’d you find them
TLDR pls
Is there a mag safe clear case that has NO camera bump? I need/want a case that lays completely flat so it can work with my car’s wireless charger
I did sub for this efforts, i do it very rarely? Great job!
But it is sadly that you didnt mention LAUT REVIVE PROP
Great video. I have the Mous Limitless 5.0 Aramid Fiber for iphone 15 pro max bought on Amazon EU and the camera protection shape is normal. It is not like the one you show in your video or the one in your link. It was sold directly by Mous with Amazon delivery. I don´t understand it but i prefer a regular edges in the camera bump, so no complaints.
Oh really? Maybe they’ve changed it or had an older batch? I purchased directly from them, so not sure what may have caused the difference. Thanks so much for watching!
What are your opinions on the rhinoshield solid suit?
Haven’t seen them this year, but alright from my memory. Like C tier
Might have missed it but no otter box cases???. They make some of the best cases if u asked me.
21:52
@@Unfilterd I saw thanks
Dude this video is amazing! Thanks so much for testing all these cases! I love getting cases to protect my phone and this really helped! Have a good day! 🙌🏽😎
Thank you so much! You too! 😁
So a secure fit is considered negative?
No, only a too tight fit, cannot remove the case normally = negative
does the nomad sport case have enough raised screen bezel for protection?
34:04 I got UAG and Mouse case, UAG magnet is about twice as strong as Mouse