I have been through 3 different i6 cases over the last week to find the right one for me.
My main priorities were:
- slimness
- protection
- better grip to avoid the phone slipping from my hands if I get clumsy
I started with the Spigen Air Case:
This is a really thin case that hugs the back of the iPhone 6 really well.
This is a great alternative to just keeping the phone naked and protecting the back from scratches as you really cannot tell it is on the phone.
Unfortunately, it was not for me and I sent it back as it did not offer enough protection, for example, it is so thin that the camera on the back protruded past the case, the bottom ports are exposed and I don't think there would be any protection from screen breakage in the event of a drop.
Summary:
Pros:
- Really thin, almost invisible
- Nice feel
- Almost like having a naked phone
Cons:
- Not enough protection from drops, for those that want it
- No protection for camera
Next up was the Speck Candyshell
Again, this was a really nicely made case and more along the lines of what I was looking in terms of protection. The outside is a hard plastic with the inside of the case finished in a rubber compound providing cushioning in the event of a drop, the case lip on the front extends past the glass screen so would provide some protection and allows you to lay the phone face down without the screen touching the table. On the back, the thickness of the case means that it also protects the camera. The case also extends to the bottom of the phone, protect teh area around the ports although you would need to check that accessories such as headphone jacks will fit.
Unfortunately this one went back as well as it added a little too much bulk to the phone and the plastic case was very shiny and slippery which meant it would attract scratches and I also didn't feel confident the phone wouldn't slip out of my hands.
Summary:
Pros:
- Very good protection to the front glass and the rear camera by the raised lip and case thickness
- Inside made of rubber to cushion a drop
- Nice looking case
Cons:
- Quite bulky
- Shiny finish attracts scratches
- Felt a little slippery in the hand
- A little inflexible requiring more effort to insert and remove the phone
Finally, I received the Griffin Survivor Core case
Again, this was a really nicely made case, reminding me a little of the Tech 21 cases with its rubber sides and transparent resin back. Although this provides the same type of protection as the Candyshell i.e. a lip on the front to protect the glass screen and enough thickness in the resin style back to protect the camera, it doesn't have the bulk of the Candyshell.
Again, the case extends to the bottom of teh phone, protecting the ports and there appears to be enough clearance to fit most jacks.
One unique feature of this case is it has bulkier protection around the corners of the phone which means that if you drop it and a corner hits the floor first, it should provide more protection.
Despite all the protection afforded by this case, it does feel relatively slim in the hand, half way between the Spigen and Candyshell cases. Also, its rubbery sides means there is a much smaller risk of the phone slipping out of your hand.
This was by far my favourite case out of the three and the one I ended up keeping.
Summary:
Pros:
- Very good protection to the front glass and the rear camera by the raised lip and case thickness
- Additional protection on edges
- Good feel to the case with not too much additional bulk
Cons:
- Not as thin as the Spigen
- Buttons a little hard to push
My main priorities were:
- slimness
- protection
- better grip to avoid the phone slipping from my hands if I get clumsy
I started with the Spigen Air Case:
This is a really thin case that hugs the back of the iPhone 6 really well.
This is a great alternative to just keeping the phone naked and protecting the back from scratches as you really cannot tell it is on the phone.
Unfortunately, it was not for me and I sent it back as it did not offer enough protection, for example, it is so thin that the camera on the back protruded past the case, the bottom ports are exposed and I don't think there would be any protection from screen breakage in the event of a drop.
Summary:
Pros:
- Really thin, almost invisible
- Nice feel
- Almost like having a naked phone
Cons:
- Not enough protection from drops, for those that want it
- No protection for camera
Next up was the Speck Candyshell
Again, this was a really nicely made case and more along the lines of what I was looking in terms of protection. The outside is a hard plastic with the inside of the case finished in a rubber compound providing cushioning in the event of a drop, the case lip on the front extends past the glass screen so would provide some protection and allows you to lay the phone face down without the screen touching the table. On the back, the thickness of the case means that it also protects the camera. The case also extends to the bottom of the phone, protect teh area around the ports although you would need to check that accessories such as headphone jacks will fit.
Unfortunately this one went back as well as it added a little too much bulk to the phone and the plastic case was very shiny and slippery which meant it would attract scratches and I also didn't feel confident the phone wouldn't slip out of my hands.
Summary:
Pros:
- Very good protection to the front glass and the rear camera by the raised lip and case thickness
- Inside made of rubber to cushion a drop
- Nice looking case
Cons:
- Quite bulky
- Shiny finish attracts scratches
- Felt a little slippery in the hand
- A little inflexible requiring more effort to insert and remove the phone
Finally, I received the Griffin Survivor Core case
Again, this was a really nicely made case, reminding me a little of the Tech 21 cases with its rubber sides and transparent resin back. Although this provides the same type of protection as the Candyshell i.e. a lip on the front to protect the glass screen and enough thickness in the resin style back to protect the camera, it doesn't have the bulk of the Candyshell.
Again, the case extends to the bottom of teh phone, protecting the ports and there appears to be enough clearance to fit most jacks.
One unique feature of this case is it has bulkier protection around the corners of the phone which means that if you drop it and a corner hits the floor first, it should provide more protection.
Despite all the protection afforded by this case, it does feel relatively slim in the hand, half way between the Spigen and Candyshell cases. Also, its rubbery sides means there is a much smaller risk of the phone slipping out of your hand.
This was by far my favourite case out of the three and the one I ended up keeping.
Summary:
Pros:
- Very good protection to the front glass and the rear camera by the raised lip and case thickness
- Additional protection on edges
- Good feel to the case with not too much additional bulk
Cons:
- Not as thin as the Spigen
- Buttons a little hard to push
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