With a case I actually find it better for one handed use because I can use the camera bumper lip as a grip to shuffle the phone around in my hand.

Can’t comment on other cases but their silicone case feels very good quality. It’s grippy and the raised buttons feel good to press. I just wish the volume switch opening was a bit larger since with it on I basically have to use my fingernail to toggle it on/off.

I have a bunch of the Titan ones, only had a problem with one that stopped charging properly after a few years and they replaced it

I have the Anker Mini with the original usb c to lightning cable and I haven’t had a issue in 2 years.

Belkin makes a durable charging cable. Have had it for a year. Ankor makes pretty durable ones too. And they’re cheaper than the weak ass cables that apple gives you.

I’ve seen people talk about them too, but the case has just enough of a lip around it that the camera lenses don’t come into contact with whatever I put the phone down on.

Apple cases are great! B Until Apple stopped making a leather folio that was my go to case. Their leather and silicone ones have a nice feel to them. The leather ones can be a bit slippery. The one downside with clear cases is they tend to yellow with time. It’s for that reason alone that I’d go with a less expensive one.

A lot of people are getting separate protectors just for the camera lenses. Ever check those out?

Completely useless for you perhaps, but not for everyone. With or without a case my 14 Pro Max is far too large for one-handed use so I don’t care.

I’ve only had my credit card slip out once and that was at home so no biggie. Since then I’ve moved that card and my driver license down a row and haven’t had any more slippage issues.

I'm interested in what is so popular about clear phone cases recently? I've never tried one but i've been looking at them for awhile now and they still don't attract me.

I've never tried a combo like that but is there any kind of "lose one, lose both" kind of worry/concern about combining phone and wallet?

I love mine

> Only small downside is that the included magnetic clasp can’t close at same time as the magsafe charger.

I've never used one, but it does seem annoying.

My biggest issue is it sticks to the my metal utensils and my monitor stand. 🤣

Hey that is exactly the same I got! Kinda pricey, but the only leather folio case I could find that was magsafe compatible. Looks nice too. Only small downside is that the included magnetic clasp can’t close at same time as the magsafe charger.

I came from the 12 pro max. Now with a black 14 pro max. I really like it. But my next phone will be the regular pro. Is heavier that my other phone a pixel 7 (which is almost a perfect phone). But I always like big phones. I don't like the color black on phones because they are everywhere. I just apply a dbrand skin and use it with a Mkeke case and a privacy screen protector.

Defender Series (in Blue Suede Shoes color) as I wanted the full protection with the face cover -

Dark Blue durable iPhone 14 Pro Max Case | OtterBox

The size doesn't bother me in the least. I used a Commuter on my 12 Pro Max.

The link I provided is for the Folio Case I use. It covers the screen so it's never gotten a scratch on it.

Which otter box did you get? I’m torn between the apple clear case or the clear symmetry otter box.

I’ve heard the phone screen scratched easily without a screen protector. How has your screen held up with scratches? Is there any noticeable ones? Does it scratch easily.

How are the apple cases? I’m thinking of getting the apple clear case for my 14 pro max.

Love mine. I use an Otterbox case and screen protector because I like to use it in the wilderness (GPS & maps). Best phone I've ever owned (new camera capabilities are great).

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The music tab Lol. I just consider it a widget

Sorry to hear that. I wish there was more I could do to help. Complaining on Reddit won’t change the reality of smart device theft. You’re in general shit out of luck. Next step if you haven’t already is purchasing a new phone. You’re not “punishing anyone” by locking the phone as in a worst case the screen and other parts can be sold second hand to small repair shops.