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Ordered iPhone 15 Pro Max with Apple Care - do I need a case? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Ladushka88@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I’m expecting it to be delivered in 2 weeks - and I’ve heard so much about its comfortable design and rounded sides - the phone looks beautiful and I wouldn’t wanna keep it inside a case given I’m definitely getting Apple Care for it. What’s your take? Do you purchase your Apple Care iPhones in cases?

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[–] Sylvurphlame@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Depends. The way I see it, AppleCare is insurance against catastrophic damage that would cost more than the premium and service fee to repair otherwise. If you have good luck with personal electronics and won’t be taking it where angles fear to tread, you’re probably fine without.

So I have AppleCare for peace of mind basically. Either way, I don’t use mine as a “case” to protect against scratches and everyday dings, because service fees. I still get a screen protector and a clear case or nicely colored/vanity case. Currently I’m favoring an ESR Armorite screen protector and the Spigen Zero One case (and individual lens protectors for that big honking camera array).

[–] thibmotard@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's a clever way of thinking! Do I need a seatbelt in my car because I got insurance? Same with my helmet when I ride my bike... Of course you do if you want protection! Insurance is for catastrophic damage 😉

[–] Ladushka88@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Not sure if these two things are comparable 😂

[–] thibmotard@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Every ac+ replacement will cost you more money than the best case you can find. And after one fall the case won't be destroyed. I think insurance is important for expensive things, but if you know you will drop your phone you can't rely on it only. And if you are on a budget, you need a case. Don't you think?

[–] Sylvurphlame@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

They aren’t that far off from each other insofar as an easy breezy analogy requires. The only difference that your person obviously isn’t as replaceable or repairable as your phone.

[–] lies_are_comforting@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Consider the attention to detail that was put into designing the iPhone 15. The rounded edges that ensure a state of the art in hand feel. The beautifully looking back glass with color infused throughout the material. The frameless display that has better than ever brightness, color depth and touch sensitivity. Apple engineers worked for months or maybe years on optimizing every aspect of the phone’s exterior as well as the display’s capabilities. Now, take a moment to really think about this next bit and what it means. Attaching a screen protector and putting your phone in a case. Suddenly your phone is not solely an Apple product. The thoughts, ideas and immense attention to detail that surrounded the development of your $1000 product are now subject to cheap third party accessories that you will touch, feel and look at all the time when you use your phone. I understand that it’s not a great feeling to drop your phone or see its screen getting scratches… but it’s a much worse feeling to so recklessly compromise the world class level of attention to detail that Apple accomplished. Don’t use screen protectors and cases. Apple didn’t make them. Apple don’t want you to use them.

[–] GrimcoreReddit@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’ve got a 15 PM with Apple Care. I don’t use a case because of apple care. If I scratch something I’ll repair it for a small amount of money. The haptic experience is worth it. And it’s no risk at all because of apple care

[–] longebane@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I don’t use a case or protector but I’m starting to wish I had at least used a protector. I got the 15pm at launch and it’s already gotten quite a few scratches just being in my pocket. Oh well

[–] markaznar@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Need a case? No. Want a case for better protection? Yes. Asking on whether I should use a case without considering protection? That is entirely your decision

[–] DogzillaMD@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Dunno. Do you?