I have always used bulkier cases due to my blue collar job, thinking thicker is better. However, I’d like to try a thinner clear case and Spigen is highly recommended. I’m eyeing up the Ultra Hybrid Neo One for my iPhone 16e. How protective are they? It will be much lighter so physics would surely say that a lighter item hitting the deck wouldn’t be as detrimental as a heavier one…? Any experience with Spigen cases and drops?

I’m planning to get the iPhone 17 Pro Max soon and I’m already stressing about what case to use. I really want something thin and minimal this time, but still protective enough for normal everyday drops.

I’ve used “thin” cases in the past on my iPhone 15 pro max and 14 max, but most of them either turned yellow got scratches really fast, or get s slippery that I was always scared of dropping the phone. On the other hand, all the rugged cases I’ve tried end up looking bulky and ruin the whole premium feel of the phone.

So for anyone already using thin cases on previous iPhones

which brands actually hold up well in real life? I’d love recommendations for something:

• slim / minimal

• doesn’t yellow or peel n grip

• doesn’t ruin the look of the phone

• fits the iPhone 17 Pro Max properly (or based on your experience with the 15/16 series)

I prefer something close to the “barely-there” feel, but not completely useless in protection.

If you’ve used a thin case that genuinely lasted, please let me know! I really want to avoid wasting money on cases that look good only for the first week.

Here is Quick table selection for you after the discussion

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hX4aDc_LKHfQchjg1XlavUA7zEi1fZ0kT14E7ObrO_I/edit?usp=sharing