What makes a standard 3rd party case better than the Apple iPhone case?

Submitted by skoooooba t3_10q9ihz in iphone

I know there are many cases that are thicker or offer other protection features way superior than the Apple iPhone cases. But what makes a case like Spigen Mag Armor, Tech21 Evo, or most of the standard 3rd party cases better than the Apple one in terms of shock protection? Is it that the Apple case easily pops off?

I really like the feel of the Apple silicone and dislike slippery hard iPhone cases, but I always end up buying a Spigen, Tech21, Torras or another case as I fear the Apple case won't protect as much on a fall. But is it true?

Thanks

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MarineBand5524 t1_j6onoeh wrote

Standard? Never heard of them. I love my Speck

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skoooooba OP t1_j6ougwn wrote

standard as in typical one sold by most 3rd party - not the super slim ones or super thick

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wemlove t1_j6ozy8x wrote

Price, range of colours and the iPhone silicone is like a lint roller for getting stuff stuck to it.

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tnelz28 t1_j6p15h2 wrote

I feel like apples case quality over the last few years has significantly gone down hill.. I would always use an apple leather case, but the last few variations have resulted in peeling, tearing, etc.. and thats just form normal use... Bought a cheap PLATINUM (Best Buy brand) leather case for my iPhone 13 Pro last year.. and it was worlds better than the apple one and was half the price...

Haven't even thought about getting an apple case for my 14PM..

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wemlove t1_j6p1wvt wrote

I agree. I think the whole accessory spec has lowered. I change my case often to go with circumstance and a spigen/ tech21/casetify has always been better. Even Etsy for some but they have to be MagSafe too. It’s like I’ve set myself a challenge to find the case I’ll want to stick with for longer than a few weeks at a time.

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tnelz28 t1_j6p22ky wrote

I used to be that way.. would change cases daily lol.. but have finally decided to just go caseless and use AppleCare for my 14pm

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wemlove t1_j6p299m wrote

Ooooh. That’s brave. I could never!

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tnelz28 t1_j6p2c1d wrote

It feels so wrong, but so right 😂

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wemlove t1_j6p6v24 wrote

Life on the edge. The edge of Ceramic Shield!

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tnelz28 t1_j6p71yp wrote

I should clarify I do use a screen protector. So not completely naked 😂

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skoooooba OP t1_j6pb59p wrote

but my question is about actual shock protection. I can't find any real life comparisons.

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skoooooba OP t1_j6pbf0s wrote

It's grippy. So I wonder if being grippy I am less likely to drop it. I had spiegen and it slipped off my hands a couple of times, but no damage. Kind of a chicken and the egg thing. Is dropping less but less protection better than dropping more and better protection.

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