For the record…I’m posting this because in reality its pretty silly the amount of time I have put into making this decision. I just thought I would share with y’all all the research that went into me picking a new case for my iphone 6 incase you ever get stuck in my position. THANK YOU for your input! If “things” are in italics its because that is what someone said on my FB thread when I asked.
- Not a lot of patterns/designs, just colors…
- Many items have “FlexShock™, a unique material which absorbs and dissipates shock away from your device when dropped, means the super slim Evo Endurance provides impact protection from drops of 2m/6.6ft.”
- Evo Xplorer Case is the only waterproof
- “Tech 21, thin, sticks to things (wont slide off things) and I have dropped my phone a million times, never had an issue. Still in one piece. “
- I have a Tech 21 and I love it!!! And I usually hate phone covers but it’s super light weight and has saved my phone a ton of times!
- I have the folio case from Tech21. Light but it keeps my phone’s safe. Plus I don’t need to carry a wallet. Love it.
- I had 2 life proof cases and both fell apart. Not a great brand. I have tried Otter. They are okay. But, my friend got me a tech 21 case. I used it my last year living in Africa and dropped that phone a million times. I’m back in Texas now and LOVE that case. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dropped my phone and it works amazing. Best $40 spent!
- Tech 21. Forever! Ive never used any other cover and have never replaced any of my smart phones that I’ve dropped a trillion times! Plus it’s nice and slim
Otterbox –
- Different types: MySymmetry, Computer, Defender, Folio
- Has Drop Proof Protection
- I have an Otterbox…you know how I am with my phones. Lol. It’s kept mine alive so far.
- My otterbox commuter has saved my phone against a two year old. It’s dropped basically every day. Plus they have a lifetime warranty. If it breaks, file a claim and they send you a new one.
- I’ve strayed many times, but have always returned to the Otterbox Defender. It’s bulky and inelegant, but it suits my clumsy lifestyle (also 3 kids) perfectly. It is truly indestructible.
- Otterbox!!
- Otterbox Commuter case. It takes me about 3 years to destroy one. They have a great warranty program, even if you don’t purchase directly from them. The screen protector is the best available. The plastic outer shell doesn’t get stuck in your pocket like rubber shelled cases. I am VERY hard on my cases. My current case has been run over on a rock top road and kept my phone intact.
- Otterbox Commuter. Thin, great protection. Haven’t lost a screen in years with one of these on. I do love the Mophie but the little micro USB connectors kept getting loose and not charging. I went through 3 of them before I gave up and now carry portable batteries. They have the benefit of charging my other devices also.
- Options depend on how much battery do you want? Do you want it slim?
- There is a red, rose gold & teal one HERE (Cheaper on mophie site)
- Mophies don’t use normal iphone chargers
- They have an awesome charging stand
- My magnet that holds my phone in my car wouldn’t work with this.
- 100%. Mophie. The extra battery is indisputable.
- Agreed!
- Looks a little too “bulky” for my liking
- Seidio. Works very well.
- Little too masculine for my taste
- Elastic Wallet feature is neat
- Not a lot of shock/water protection…like zero
- I have a jimmy case. I keep all my cards and ID in the pocket so I don’t have to carry around a wallet anymore.
- Not ideal if you are looking for a “fun” case
- Does not seem to offer a drop protection feature
- I usually accidentally throw or drop my phone at least twice a day.. that being said I just use a speck clear case and a glass screen protector (both you can get at Best Buy) Recently upgraded but my iPhone 6 I had for almost three years and it still looks new.And if I need it to be waterproof, hitting the Greenbelt or whatever I put it in a ziplock baggy which is the thinnest waterproof housing on the market and it can still read your print to unlock
- Seems to be really popular with samsung
- Power bear!! Battery case. So badass
- Little too masculine for me
- Magpul case. Slim and hardy. Withstands my two toddlers but not good if you drop it in water.
- Not a lot of options and the one they have seems to be out of stock
- Bodyglove with slide to store ID and debit card.
My Thoughts:
- I REALLY use my magnet in my car to hold my phone.
- I have an external battery…its rose gold and white
- I have never had a fun pattern on my iphone, its always been boring life proof…thats what I get for being clumsy.
- I love me some red, but is it too masculine? nah.
- I can get a pretty mophie case later.
- My phone is silver.
After lots of thoughts and research…I decided to go with THIS case and THIS glass covering I ordered both from Amazon. Thank you for all your advice and tolerating me quizzing you about your case…this is my first time to ever have a “fun case”. Buh Bye Lifeproof…
You are welcome Amanda LOL