iPhone 16 Case and Screen Protector Recommendations

bluespider on 15/03/2025 - 11:03
Last edited 15/03/2025 - 14:05 by 1 other user

I have used Spigen Ultra Hybrid (MagFit) case in past for my iPhone 13Pro but within few months it starts getting Yellowish.
So for my partner's new iPhone, I am looking for better case option.
As 16 has Camera control and most cases have exposed cutouts because it has capacity button, I wonder which is better option.

I came across few videos and some of them recommended the one from ESR.

ESR for iPhone 16 Case, Compatible with MagSafe, Military-Grade Protective Case, Built-in Stash Stand Phone Case, Scratch-Resistant Back Cover, Classic Series, Frosted Black
https://www.amazon.com.au/ESR-iPhone-16-Military-Grade-Scrat…

Any experience with this one or better alternative please recommend.
Ahh also, a good quality screen protector to go with this as well.
Thank you :)

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  jjjaar on 15/03/2025 - 11:34

  IMO the Kmart glass screen protectors have kept mine and my families phones safe. They themselves crack, so there might be better ones out there that don’t (following to see if anyone else has suggestions). But for the price, replacing them ~yearly because of cracks doesn’t really bother me.

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  djsweet on 15/03/2025 - 12:05

  I’ve had the clear ESR case for the 16 pro max since launch and it hasn’t yellowed yet. My iPhone 15 case from them didn’t yellow either. Previous ESR cases did yellow though. I think the technology changed about 2 years ago and non-yellowing cases are now mainstream.

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  freefall101 on 15/03/2025 - 12:28

  I've had Elago cases on my last two phones and they're great - https://www.amazon.com.au/elago-Magnetic-Silicone-Compatible…

  Not clear though, a soft grippy texture which IMO is great.

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  McMaferMur on 15/03/2025 - 12:29

  -1

  Aliexpress or temu

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  tonester on 15/03/2025 - 22:56

  As 16 has Camera control and most cases have exposed cutouts because it has capacity button, I wonder which is better option.

  i generally recommend ESR for iPhone/iPad, but Spigen are one of the few which cover the Camera Control button

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    bluespider on 16/03/2025 - 09:12

    Thanks @tonester was comparing exactly same but I think your posts are outdated.
    ESR does come with Camera Control cover. Please check this:
    https://www.esrtech.com/en-au/products/iphone-16-halolock-cl…

    Amazon sells them considerably at lower price than ESR tech website.
    The only problem is, I cannot find it in Black color which is what I need :(

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      tonester on 16/03/2025 - 09:54

      +1

      no worries - glad to see that there are more options now since last year, especially ESR :)

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  bluespider on 31/03/2025 - 10:52

  Those with iPhone16 series, does your case has Camera Control cover like this https://au.esrtech.com/cdn/shop/files/iPhone-16-Magsafe-Case… ?

  Does it really make difference to buy a case with or without the side Camera Control cover?
  I am after black frosted case but cannot find anywhere to buy it other than
  https://au.esrtech.com/products/iphone-16-pro-halolock-class…
  But again, without camera control cover its almost half price for frosted black