FINALLY GOOD? Apple Silicone Case for iPhone 16 Pro!

[@uriche5]

I've always used silicone cases but I'd like to change to a leather one! Which one do you recommend?

[@jaydanielstech]

I’ve tried out Andar, just posted a Bellroy video, and have Mujjo and a Ryan London case upcoming to test out. Keep an eye on the channel!

[@kaynwells6936]

Apple don’t do leather anymore

[@hummerchine]

Andar makes a really nice leather case

[@Fredrik7le]

Decoded makes good leather cases that will look better the more you use them

[@GatCat]

Ryan London: Best quality, slim, options, black, tan, dark brown. Bullstrap: Quality but expensive, many color options. Thicker. LONLI: Amazon options, low cost, high quality for price. 3 different case options. Le Pelle: Amazon, color options, quality 7.5/10 but quality leather. Keyway: unique, solid mid tier price. Blackbrook: excellent leather, interior lined leather. Pricey. Cutouts for all buttons. Andar: many options, very similar to apples older leather. Mid tier pricing.

[@TheSH1N1GAM1]

Really wish they still sold the leather cases. I’m still using the one I bought with my 13 pro max.

[@jaydanielstech]

Same!

[@KwaPaN3R]

Thats probably the reason they don’t sell it anymore

[@rainmannoodles]

Exactly! Right now we can either use the Apple silicone case with a good camera button, or a leather case with a crappy cutout. There’s no good leather option, which sucks. I’m sure someone will figure it out eventually… I hope.

[@Borisyadne]

Why someone should die just to wrap a phone that u gonna use for one year

[@JR007x]

I ordered this case, because it's one of the few that actually has a camera control button. But I agree, I already know it won't be perfect, but it's better than nothing, I guess. PS, great video on the case and thanks for sharing.

[@jaydanielstech]

Thanks! Yep, it’s a tough one. It’s slim and has a good camera control button. One of the best options right now.

[@fallis07]

Alternatives - Otterbox Lumen (my personal favorite and what I use), the apple clearcase or beats case, and the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T in Frosted Black or Clear (make sure it has the 'T' )

[@markovwms]

I wish apple would use the same material that’s on their iPad magic keyboards

[@jaydanielstech]

That would be good!

[@kefinkamed]

Why? Those are horrifically bad.

[@va02gaming]

Got my 16 pro max and the first time buying a genuine apple case and I got the same as you grey silicone and my god I love it, yes it’s probably not got as good of drop protection as something like Torras cases ect but honestly the apple one is amazing and love how the camera button isn’t recessed

[@S_Lancaster_222]

Just got mine too & so stoked!!

[@S_Lancaster_222]

I meant phone.. got the 16 pro max.. got the Lumen $50 case… Ive never had a problem with any of the cases.. but maybe if he doesn’t like his .. I won’t like mine? I’m putting my phone together now.

[@warwick7169]

Does it show fingerprints

[@jbdismuke]

I would absolutely avoid the silicone case this year. I have it on my 16 Pro Max and it dropped from a outdoor table to concrete. Not only did the case chip, but it also chipped away enough to where the phone itself got scuffed on the rail. All from a 2-3 foot drop.

[@Pizza5761]

Dang I just got a Silicone case on the mail today😭😭 thanks for the warning about the case

[@jbdismuke]

@@Pizza5761 No problem man! Hopefully you can avoid any hard falls that do damage.

[@Funambulism]

Cap this case is fantastic and highly doubt the 16 series would take visible damage from a 2-3 ft drop (even naked), unless you threw it at the ground.

[@TjSemeniuk-s6n]

Don’t do that then.

[@krispcode]

Its not meant to be some super drop protection its scratch and minor drop protection. A 3 foot drop onto concrete is not a minor drop.

[@walkashland]

Bullstrap’s leather iPhone cases are the absolute best. They even come with a lifetime warranty.

[@GenCodeFPV]

Adding a hard plastic ring around the side slider like they did the lens may have made the side button slide smoother.

[@jaydanielstech]

@@GenCodeFPV 💯 Spigen has that and it’s great!

[@Erdadler]

I recommend the Pitaka cases (but here only the full protection ones). They consist of aramid fibers and are very durable, protective and don’t wear down over time!

[@Corinna-xk5pc]

I'm excited that the iPhone came out. I can't wait to win.

[@GamingCornerYT]

Un sure it doesnt come with camera protection? I picked up one for £12 with a built in protector which works great and fits each camera / sensor perfectly

[@Lovetheducks]

I have a 16 pro max with the yellow silicon apple case. I’ve been using these since they first came out. I’m very happy the fit is perfect it’s comfortable and the great thing is the yellow no longer retains dirt or oils so they color stays like it was at purchase. My biggest issue is why does apple make the sides of their phones so slick. I’d prefer no case but the phones are just too slippery for that.

[@yabibiin]

For you will buy the case or Apple care from them 😅😅😅so they make the phone slippery 😂😂😂

[@Lovetheducks]

@@yabibiin oh I know why it just sucks.

[@TheSloanlogic]

I have the natural titanium with the silicone black case and still thinking that gray would be good. But does the black hide lint better? Seems like you’ll see every ding or smudge, lint with brighter case colors? And hides more with the black?

[@jaydanielstech]

I've had grey, black, green and blue. I think gray hides lint the best, and would also hide smudges the best. I've settled on the black case, but it does show smudges a lot. So, I'm a little undecided on if I keep this or exchange for another color. :)

[@knee-mah]

This case is waaaay too slippery with my 16 pro. Any fix to this? I read peiople say it takes time to build its grip.

[@jaydanielstech]

@@knee-mah It does get more grippy right around 1.5-2 weeks

[@ms1745-m7u]

What is best colour option for 16 pro natural titanium? lake green, plum or stone gray? the other alternative: beast(apple) summit stone

[@jaydanielstech]

@@ms1745-m7u If you have the option to go into an Apple Store I would try them in person. I’ve used and like Lake Green, Stone Gray, and a friend has Plum. I currently use Black.

[@TheBlitzkrieg]

Has anyone else noticed that the bottom of the phone doesn’t line up with the speaker holes and charging port perfectly? Like I have to push hard on the phone to make them line up, but when letting go it misaligns again.

[@jerry123456789101112]

On apple cases?

[@TheBlitzkrieg]

@@jerry123456789101112 yup, an official apple silicone 16 pro case on my 16 pro. The case seems to fit perfectly, but looking at the bottom of the phone, the holes are not aligned properly. Maybe only 0.5mm off, but it’s clearly visible, and pressing the bottom of the phone realigns it temporarily.

[@klrktsr]

Yes I have noticed that too. I’ve exchanged some cases in Apple Store but every single one has this issue in my case.

[@Cutthroatcuts]

For some reason the side where the camera button is at theres a small space as well

[@jerry123456789101112]

@@TheBlitzkrieg I know the finewoven ones from last year had poor alignment but never seen this on silicone before

[@krispcode]

i found that after maybe 2 weeks or a month maybe 2 months the grip wears down enough to wear it stops grabbing lint at least for me

[@jaydanielstech]

I’ve actually found that as well. I went back and grabbed it in black during holiday discounts and it’s wearing in is tolerable.

[@TjSemeniuk-s6n]

I picked one up for my 16pm tonite. Also have the clear Apple case which is also nice.

[@AidanD-l8d]

I like the grippiness of the apple silicone cases but yeah they do wear out easily from dropping them

[@jaydanielstech]

@@AidanD-l8d yeah it’s a shame, they are a really nice fitting case.

[@rosmanpositivo]

Thanks for the heads up, was about to pull the trigger but now I'm having second thought 😅 Will continue searching for the better one(s).

[@MarkManner]

I like the new version of the Apple silicone case on my new iphone 16 pro max. It doesn't collect as much lint as yours apparently, not sure why.

[@jaydanielstech]

Cleaner pockets than mine? 😅

[@olliwi]

Let us know when you've found something better please. I'm currently using the original Apple Clear Case with MagSafe and have to say that I absolutely hate it. No grip at all and the buttons are very stiff. A waste of money, but I have yet to find an alternative that goes with my phone color (desert sand/titanium). Any suggestions?

[@jaydanielstech]

I have a newer video that’s best cases for the 16 pro. Check that out and see what you think there, and subscribe because I have some more coming out with updated camera control cases 😊

[@mamunrahman4585]

Aren’t the buttons supposed to be deeper color?

[@jaydanielstech]

Maybe older models. For these the buttons are always the same as the rest of the case.

[@mamunrahman4585]

@ yes… from 16 they’ve changed it to same color🫤. Loved the two tone, made Apple’s silicone cases unique from other duplicates.

[@paincreator2000]

I got a moex Alpha silicon case for my 16 pro and it is so much better than the apple one. The camera is completely covered, with a hole for each lense. It is also thinner than the original one, and the price was just 22€. The camera button is not covered on this one.

[@LarryVitas]

I have the lake green apple silicone case on my 16 pro max. I was seated in a chair and my phone slipped off my lap and my screen protector shattered… screen was fine though but dang….

[@michaelgiordano]

I like the Apple silicon (and leather case they no longer sell). Silicon cases on the 12 Pro Max deteriorated in a horrible way. I hope the quality of the silicon has improved.

[@jaydanielstech]

@@michaelgiordano Hopefully! Apple will usually warranty if the outside layer of the case peels as long as the actual inner plastic layer of the case isn’t broken.

[@michaelgiordano]

@@jaydanielstech Hmm... I wonder what the time limit is on that. Probably wouldn't do me much good on a case a few years old.

[@ChrisSh1984]

Get a Wave case. They're bioddegradable, super reliable and they don't collect lint

[@thebobshow6112]

How is natural titanium?. I am between natural or desert?

[@jaydanielstech]

I’m happy with natural titanium, it’s very neutral. My friend has desert and finds he has limited options when looking towards coloured cases.

[@bohaggin5913]

I just tried to remove this case from my phone to check for speaker alignment issues and my thumbnail chipped a corner of the case off. This thing is a dust/lint collecting hunk of junk. I’m sending it back.

[@ghepardogts]

DO NOT RECOMMEND! I cracked my 16 pro’s screen on day three using this exact silicon case. It was the kind of fall the old apple leather case would simple brush off. These cases simply don’t protect your phone. Also the black version isn’t black, it’s like a dark grayish blue. Disappointed the second I unboxed it.

[@mlantin7713]

I would definitely recommend the Caudabe Sheath. It's a slim minimalist case that's got a decent texture to it where it is not slippery, but it's not full of friction like the silicon case, a good balance in between. There is a small cut out for the camera button but it's significantly better than the cut outs on the Mous cases. Best of all, it is rated to a 6.6 feet drop as stated in the previous iPhone lines. Not sure why they did not specify it in the iPhone 16 line, but Caudabe has a good rep nonetheless

[@spacewalktraveller1]

Great review

[@jaydanielstech]

Thank you 🙏

[@JadKhalil1]

this silicone case have closed camera control and closed silicone case and some doesnt how to oerder this or whats its name

[@jaydanielstech]

Link is in description for purchase. Also available from apples website.

[@TommyBrady_]

I just got Black Titanium 16 Pro 🖤

[@greatbhakri7111]

I miss the battery case that I used on my 11 pro max. The phone and case are sitting right next to me 😢

[@warwick7169]

Is it fingerprint proof

[@jaydanielstech]

@@warwick7169 probably one of the most fingerprint proof cases I’ve used, yes

[@rajan4334]

Try nomad Haroween leather case

[@thomasnguyen1742]

How put out case from Ip plzzzz ?

[@jaydanielstech]

What is lp?

[@thomasnguyen1742]

@ “iphone” sorry

[@yousefsalib7609]

Why on threads and not on twitter/X?

[@jaydanielstech]

@@yousefsalib7609 I deleted my X account. Not enjoying that platform anymore.

[@dean_winchester007]

The apple silicone case is still a lint magnet, returned it after 3 days of use

[@nicoletiana]

I have the 16 pro natural titanium in 1tb. I also did an unboxing and first impression on my channel and i love this phone!

[@rzllin]

I always get their Leather cases but this season they don‘t have them. So I sought for another Option and found Pitaka Armor Pro and Benks Armor Pro Aurora version is comparable to Pitaka Armor Pro. If we‘re talking about quality but worth the money then get them. Apple Silicon is overpriced with minimal difference to other brands cost 25€ So I will stick with my new cases now not the apples.

[@markaznar1979]

Does it still expose a small part of the phone’s bezel around the screen similar to previous Apple silicone cases?

[@jaydanielstech]

@@markaznar1979 no

[@markaznar1979]

@@jaydanielstech no, meaning, it doesn’t expose a small part of the titanium?

[@Hornetclaw]

@@markaznar1979I think they improved on that and it doesn’t show those small titanium bezels like before, I’ve been checking all posts for that and they seem to have fixed that annoying shit.

[@kjdewolff]

Yes it does

[@markaznar1979]

@@kjdewolff some say it doesn’t. Confused!

[@ChristianR6]

Thanks, Good video !

[@TreeCuttersUS]

I actually ordered this case for my iphone 16 pro but until it ships and gets here i figured id put my iphone 13 in it so it get broken in. Suprisingly the 13 fits almost perfectle.

[@pestibenji]

So you dropped the case, scratched it, and now you're gonna return it so another person buys your scuffed case? You seem like a great guy!

[@jaydanielstech]

It was returned in person to the Apple Store as Open Box and won’t get re-sold.

[@mickey41991]

Why would you think apple would sell it back? SMH

[@caravaggio495]

Bring back the leather cases🥹🥹🥹

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

I would recommend the caudabe sheath case they are One of the best iPhone cases I’ve used. If you have a chance, check them out I highly recommend it. that’s the one thing I don’t like about the silicone case it’s a dust magnet, it sticks to your pocket when you pull it out , and it has a covering over the photo button.

[@Adirags]

The silicone cases never last. They end up tearing and peeling off. Hope they bring back the leather.

[@timothysisaac]

Still not good. Case comes off when coming out of a pocket. It gets stuck. Already has a chunk and didn’t drop it

[@Devyn89]

Fellow Canadian 🇨🇦

[@jaydanielstech]

Oh hey there bud 🥞

[@strutter789]

0:38 nice

[@jvfr-]

for someone that has two cats, this is a nightmare lol not buying it

[@jaydanielstech]

@@jvfr- 😹

[@jakthebomb]

I used to buy Apple’s Leather cases since the iPhone 5s. Upgraded from a iPhone 13 Pro Max to the new 16 Pro Max and I am irritated they discontinued the Leather cases. Bought a Silicon case and I couldn’t last 24 hours before I took it off and returned it. The Silicon cases are objectively worse than the old Leather ones. They don’t have physical buttons, they attract dust and dirt and the buttons are harder to push. Apple can go F themselves for killing off their good cases. Eco BULLLS*IT reasons.

[@bocahajaib9333]

Slippery case feel not good

[@DukeSkyfocker]

I love your sir

[@adithyachennamadhavuni6155]

Try putting it in pants. It takes forever to go in with friction

[@noaht124]

Honestly I’ve been an Apple silicone case fan for years but these ones feel really cheap. I’m not really impressed

[@jaydanielstech]

Interesting to hear!

[@doughope761]

aka lint trap

[@jaydanielstech]

🎯

[@BabeiIlie]

oil, fingerprints,,, nah better buy a leather case...so sad that apple stopped to make leather cases

[@jaydanielstech]

For real!

[@Squishmallows24]

Not for $50 😂 So many good cases on Amazon between $15-$25

[@victuringan1429]

Can you give a link? One with camera control button.

[@harikrishnanvr]

@@victuringan1429spigen ultra hybrid T

[@JacentyEsz]

The worst iPhone silicone case i’ve ever had. I have two old cases for iP13 Pro. They are 3 years old and looks good 7,5-8/10 My two weeks old Apple silicone case for my IP 16 Pro looks lika a garbage.

[@NetvoTV]

Hey Jay, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you love to have a new logo, custom membership badges, wallpaper and app icons packs and any kind of artworks to help scale up your branding and business opportunities? Let me know if you interested and I would love to craft something for you! :-)

[@jaydanielstech]

Hi Johnny, thanks for leaving a comment. At this time I do not have need for those things, but if that changes in the future I’ll remember your comment and reach out.

[@NetvoTV]

I see, it will be nice to prepared for your bigger size of audience in the near future but depend on you! Hope you will remember me when you need a designer! By the way, thanks for making the Camera Control covered case, hope there will be more case like these! :-D

[@DukeSkyfocker]

@@NetvoTV I want a logo

[@NetvoTV]

Hi Duke, nice to meet you, you have a cool name, will be nice for a logo! Sure! Where can I talk about it with you?

[@ZameerHussain-t7i]

It's dumb to use cases on iPhones!!! Losing their looks

[@Plutoquintana]

I mean, you don’t HAVE to wipe away lint every time you pick it out of your pockets, it’s not like the lint is making the phone slower or is in the way of your experience with the phone itself. I agree it’s annoying but it’s not the end of the world come on 😂

[@jaydanielstech]

@@Plutoquintana 😅

[@wwjj64]

cry less

[@jaydanielstech]

I’ll try. I’m in touch with my emotions. 🥹

[@prawdziwypanjablko]

I change iPhone’a every year starting from the fort one. I NEVER dropped it. WTF is wrong with people’s coordination?

[@umbertoaguiar]

Here we go again. Apple released a new iPhone Pro which it's just a little bigger or a little smaller than the previous model. Just enough to force everybody to buy a new case. And Apple claims to be committed to protect the planet! I don't think so. New cases mean more plastic, more trucks 🚚 in the road, paper packages 📦 etc. And then there is the person who pays extra for an iPhone Pro because he/she is very likely to use it as a working tool . This way, that customer is likely to use cages such as the Beastgrip cage so he/she will have to buy a new cage... More plastic, more metal, more trucks 🚚 in the road, paper packages 📦 etc. iPhone 14 Pro 147.5 mm x 71.5 mm x 7.85 mm iPhone 15 Pro 146.6 mm x 70.6 mm x 8.25 mm iPhone 16 Pro 149.6 mm x 71.5 mm x 8.25 mm I have iPhone 14 Pro. I was up for an upgrade so I've just ordered an iPhone 16 Pro. I will sell my 14 Pro and will use the money to buy a new Beastgrip cage, a. new Smallrig cage (the small one) , a new charger (this change to USB C is such a nuisance!) and lots of new cables. I hope I will be able to sell my two cages for iPhone 14 Pro otherwise it will be a waste of material. But, unlike Apple, I don't like to see waste and will never throw it in the bin if I can help. So , if I can't sell my cages then I will give them to someone despite the fact that I really can't afford to be Santa Claus. 🎅 As for the Apple case? Utter rubbish. It escapes me why anyone who has an iPhone Pro would use the Apple case because the case has no grip for a more stable shooting, is too light, it offers little if any protection. Most cases for iPhone 16 Pro protect the lenses much more than Apple's rubbish (but expensive) case . Apple case is just a fetish. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎Stay away from it if you care at all about your expensive iPhone 16 Pro Anyway, this review adds to the variety of cases reviewed. Thanks for sharing 🤝

[@jaydanielstech]

Thanks for the comment!