Apple’s Clear MagSafe Case Vs. Spigen Ultra Hybrid (Is It Worth The Extra Money?)
Hey everyone, this is my honest comparison between two of the best clear MagSafe cases for the iPhone 13 Pro; Apple’s Clear MagSafe Case and Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid with MagSafe. Coming from a huge Apple fanboy, my recommendation might surprise you 🤫
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0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Apple Clear Case
2:50 - Spigen Ultra Hybrid
4:16 - Differences
7:21 - My Recommendation
8:07 - Outro
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I just wanted to update everyone: The Spigen Case does yellow over time unfortunately. It is still a great case and took it months to yellow, but it will happen eventually. :(
Hi, great review I just want to know if the yellow tint still be visible on my Golden 13 pro? i just got spigen one yesterday and can return it too. I think the yellow maybe not look so prominent on golden colour
All clear cases do!
@@ashleyeklund1632 apple clear case doesn't yellow. its made from harder plastic thats more durable and clearer. thats why the bottom is cutout, the plastic is so hard you wouldnt be able to get your phone in and out.
You made this a tough choice so good job. I was completely sold on the Spigen until you were good enough to post this update. Now I am only 95% sold on Spigen but I am going to buy theirs with the knowledge that they yellowing will come, eventually. It was the price, different material types and most of all the all around protection and bumpers that sold me. This was a very good comprehensive review and follow up. Thank you.
I have mine for iPhone 12 Pro and just got for 14 Pro. You are welcome to pictures, mine is not yellow.
Short and simple statement on the yellowing: Ive had the Spigen for 1 year now and all of the edges are yellow. Its said in the video that Spigen uses 2 different materials one more premium on the back and one for the edges which is more flexible. As the back hasnt turnt yellow yet I suppose Apples clear cases wont turn yellow since they use this material for the whole clear case. Cheers
I have been buying Spigen cases since I owned the Galaxy S5 back when they had the Spigen Neo Hybrid design with the color side edges, I absolutely love their cases and support them as they are also an American manufacturing company.
Very good video. Helpful and thorough. Thanks. Cheers!
Thank you so much Lucy! I’m glad I was able to help :)))
@@NathanLemoine My pleasure. Keep up the excellent work, Nathan.
thanks for this very detailed review!
You're very welcome, glad to have helped if I did :)
That was a great review of those two cases! Especially for the size of your channel until now. Keep up the great work and good content 🫶🏻
Thank you Niklas, I really appreciate the support❤️🤧
@@NathanLemoine and i appreciate good work from small channels 😄 and yours should definitely be bigger ❤️
I used the apple silicone case on my iPhone 13 and it protected the phone very well but noticed it got dinged up pretty quickly. I just bought a iPhone 14 pro and decided to go with a clear case and bought the spigen hybrid with the carbon fiber MagSafe. It’s kinda hard to get the phone in and out but I love it
Is it grippy and slim?
@@rafikz77 it’s definitely slim but not as grippy as the one I have on my 13, I’m always afraid I’m going to drop the 14 pro with this case but it does feel good
@@piewackete thanks!
@@piewackete thanks
Hey it's been 9 months since you commented. Does it became yellow-ish?
great review!
Thank you very much! Hope it helped :)
Hey man it is good video keep it up 💥 Could you please make a videos about iphone accesories you using for daily or compare magsafe accesories that would be fantastic
Thank you so much! And I like that idea a lot, I would like to have a decent amount of accessories to show off in that video so give me a little more time to collect more :)
I couldn't tell which one was the Apple case! Great honest review! Too bad Spigen couldn't see this review!
bring them both back after 3 months and youll tell the difference by the apple staying clear and spigen yellowing 😂
Thanks for the review! I ordered a 14 pro max and couldn't decide if i wanted the spigen or the apple clear case. I went with Spigen because I typically like to change my case up once or twice a year anyway, so if it starts to yellow then that's okay because I will probably be ready for a change by then anyway.
If you think about it, you can buy two Spigen for the price of one Apple anyway, so half way through the year you get a brand new fresh case while Apple's will be all beat up already.
Also Spigen was running a promotion that if you buy one of the 14 series cases you get a free screen protector, so I ordered one. I will try it out and see. Eventually I will be going with my usual case type which is a case from Carved.
You change two phone cases a year, I suggest you buy applecare directly
ive had my spigen since i got my iphone 13 and i dont think ive had one problem with it and its crazy good for the price and quality compared to other cases ive used and once it does yellow spigen told me i can just email them and they'll send me a new one, really recommend this brand. (Ive had it for around 5 months and it hasnt yellowed just minor scratches)
Hey it's been 9 months since you commented. Does it became yellow-ish?
@@Tanvir---I've had mine for less than a year and it's mad yellow around the sides.
I've owned several Spigen clear cases and I've had to have them send me a new one after about 2 months because they always yellow and brown over time. I've heard, but have never confirmed, that the Apple case is more expensive because their material doesn't yellow, like ever. Maybe do a comparison video of a month or so of usage and see which one, if either, has yellowed. Great video, bro. Just found your channel on my recommended page so definitely subbing.
Thank you so much Chase I really appreciate the support 🙏🏻 But yes I can confirm now the Spigen case did yellow after a few months and my Apple case is still going strong and has not yellowed yet. I think something to consider is you can buy two Spigens for less than one Apple, so after a few months you could switch one the Spigen for a second and have that "brand new case" feel again, while by that point the Apple case will have scratches and wear on it. But if that doesn't matter then the Apple case might be the better long term investment!
@@NathanLemoine i would rather pay $50 for one case that i can use for years, having to throw out a case every couple months is disgustingly wasteful
@@jacobjenkins7362 yup! Apple's clear case is made using Polycarbonate, it's not gonna yellow. I've had my Nintendo DS lite case way back in 2007 with the same material, same feeling when holding too, and to this day it still has not yellowed. :)
I have had the apple clear case on my iPhone 12 Pro Max since I got it and it hasn't yellowed since :)
Good comparison, Nathan. Boggles my mind why Apple’s clear and clear only case is bottomless. I have the plum silicon for my 13 mini and the corners frayed off. May go with the Spigen; yellowing be damned 😎
this is another small thing but I also like that there’s a sound/ animation with the apple magsafe cases 😆
I went with the apple case but I bought a magsafe white/ clear pop socket to go specifically with it so hopefully I won’t have any drops when using it 🤞🏼 I wanted a thin clear case with no yellowing
The Apple case is still great and haha I also love that animation that pops up with supported MagSafe accessories 😂🤓
The 'blue tint' is what Spigen adds to the material to prevent yellowing.
i Have both and i use my Spigen magsafe case, i love it..!!
It’s honestly a great case for the money :)
Does it get yellow after some time?
@@Sho_ga nope! still looks fresh and new..
@@Sho_ga my spigen ultra hybrid yellowed in 2-3 months but just the sides and the camera ring
I have been using spigen since iphone 5s Never broke a device with the case I always preferred clear case but it would start yellowing after month or two then i loved my spigen thinfit case on my 11 pro and pixel 2 when I switched to 13 pro i started using mag safe i miss the thin fit style and switched to cygnett magsafe which looked like thinfit but it isn’t spigen is great compared to others
Yah I agree. I also prefer low profile cases and I know spigen does make a lot of high quality and protective cases for phones. I think even now the still make unique and great cases!
@@NathanLemoine been using the spigen fit and spigen optik camera protector lens on iphone 14 pro and quality is awesome
All case with soft plastic on the side got yellow within 3 months… that’s y apple got with full hard plastic. Apple one did crack much easier than spigen, but hands feel and outlook are much better if you are careful enough. But I won’t buy it again as the side button is so hard to press lol
Will the case break the phone if u put the case with a full screen protecter
I'm willing to pay the extra hence using the clear case on my 14 pro max for the yellowing factor. I had an esr case and that looked great for a few months but it goes horribly yellow after a while. In comparison, my mum has a mous case on her iphone 8 and it hasnt yellowed at all except for the buttons. So i'm guessing they're using a higher quality material hence the higher price. Also i need the massive bottom cutout because I have a 30 pin dock to lightning adapter which isn't compatible with 95% other cases but this one fits.
I was honestly shocked that the Spigen yellowed as fast as it did. But I agree they must be using higher quality materials. And that makes sense when the lager cutout works well for you. I wasn't thinking about adapters not working with the average small lightning port cutouts!
Is that Dali speakers behind you ?? Good video - SUB!!!
The speakers on my desk are the Edifier R1280DB! And thank you, really appreciate the support🤗
Thanks! Great video. Going with the Spigen for iphone 13 mini.
No problem, I really appreciate the kind words! It'll be a good case for your phone.
Hey 👋 is it show white animation on phone when we put phone in case ?
I think the Spiegen case is treated with something to prevent yellowing, isnt that why you see the blue in it?
Only complaint I’ve got with the apple magsafe case is the material is very slippery and slick and the cutout at the bottom makes the iPhone 15PM a bit uncomfortable to use after 10-15 minutes, also scared to drop my phone because of it. Other than that it hasn’t yellowed a bit but a small drop onto any rough surface will crack the case into thin lines making it look a bit ugly.
I ended up getting the Spigen "like new" return. But, is it supposed to cling to a metal surface or magnet. Mine does not. Will get actual magsafe from apple next week.
Useful video! But does any of them scratch steel sides of the phone? I've seen a video where man shows that his black iPhone 13 pro was scratched by Apple Clear Case
I don't regularly remove the cases from my iPhone so I don't have any scratches yet. I would assume that most cases will eventually scratch the stainless steel on these phones if you take off a case off enough times though.
The anti scratch coating on the Apple case is something I’d pay extra for. Having had a non Apple clear case it showed all the tiny scratches and looked a mess.
£30 extra for less protection and more vulnerable to cracking but no micro scratches very good deal 👍
Spigen never scratched my phones
Thoughts on the mous clear case?
I honestly have not gotten a chance to use the Mous case so I do not know if it is worth the price or not sorry!
My clear Spigen case yellowed after 2-3 months. Going to buy Rhinoshield now.
I do want to eventually get around to testing out rhinoshield and mous cases, they both look great!
I understand that the polycarbonate back of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid is anti yellowing but does the soft silicone sides of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid yellow over time?
I have not noticed any yellowing yet, I use it every day since this review and nothing yet, but I am keeping an eye on it and will pin a comment if I ever notice it!
@@NathanLemoine Hey man, does it get micro-scratches easily?
I’ve had multiple spigen clear cases and yes, they do turn yellow over time unfortunately😢
@@kajikkkk that's the issue with clear cases, they yellow over time even though big brands like spigen markets their product as antiyellowing
@@zong3000 I know, that’s why I now choose cases with colored edges and clear back, that way you cannot really see the yellowing on the sides and the back usually just stays clear as they use the hard plastic instead of soft one
I just left best buy they had the spreigen. But for 49 so I got the insignia MagSafe case for 25.
Yah the price of the Spigen is much better through Amazon, but I hope that case works out well for you!
good content
Thank you I appreciate it! :)
Never had a Spigen turn yellow on me. Like that one dude saying it does. The sides I understand if your hands are dirty and you never clean your case or wash your hands lmao.
I’ve got both and I found the spigen case has stronger magnets
If in my case I am more interested in protection and not yellowing, I should go for Magsafe or Spigen?
Go with spigen then! It has full body protection and feels a little softer (as in it’ll absorb impacts better)!
great video bro -CURIOUS how are they with grease and fingerprints. I have OCD when it comes to that. lol “🙂
I would say they show "grease" more than fingerprints but at the same time they can be easily cleaned and wiped off. These aren't materials that are difficult to wash off so it shouldn't be that much maintenance to maintain!
@@NathanLemoine thx man
The big gap at the bottom of the Apple case is actually so it’s easier to use the gestures from the bottom of the phone.
One drawback on spigen case that you forgot to mention “inner MagSafe magnet ring scratches the back portion of the phone” so I returned it
someones said the magnet will come off, do you have this issue so far? Thanks
Nope, nothing even close to either of their magnets falling off or becoming loose!
Is there a good clear case without the mag safe symbol on the back?
this same spigen case is available without magsafe as well!
Is the magnetic strength the same for both?
Yes, very similar. I couldn’t tell if one was stronger than the other! They both hold my magsafe wallet perfectly fine!
the open slot is for fluid gesture usage like swiping up from the bottom of your screen without feeling “the bump”. if you don’t care about that just use a different case of your preference.
Where did you get your car mount?
I got it from Best Buy and its by OtterBox. The specific one I have was around $50. Best Buy has a bunch of great car mount options there :)
What do u mean it might effect screen protecters
Some screen protectors go right up to the edge of the screen while others sit a few millimeters away from the edge. Since there is a lip on the Spigen that goes slightly onto the iPhone screen, it might overlap or interfere if you have a larger sized screen protector. Hope this was clear, kinda hard to explain haha
So it does yellow, does that interfere with the magdafe technology?
No the yellowing does not effect the MagSafe. The "yellowing" is not a film that builds on top of the case, it's just the material itself, as dirt, dust, and sun light continually hit it, will tint the TPU.
@@NathanLemoine so then its just a visual thing right.
Spiegen makes really solid cases
Overall, yes I think they have a great lineup of cases and have been making quality products for years now. I remember my first case ever was Spigen and it was for my iPhone 5S.
@@NathanLemoine I agree, have had a bunch of cases myself and could only recommend it to friends and family
May i know will iPhone 13 clear magsafe case fit iPhone 14 perfectly?
Unfortunately they will not. The iPhone 14 series phones have larger camera systems than the 13 series phones :(
Can I ask what car charger is that you have please
The car mount is the 'Otter Box Car Dash & Windshield Mount for MagSafe'. I see you've looked at the Vicseed car mount video, and I personally think that one is better than the otter box for a similar price! Hope this helps :)
Do you know any clear case that does not get yellow overtime?
Honestly the only case I’ve had success with not yellowing has been Apple’s case. I’d assume it’s because it’s a much more sturdy plastic and not as flexible as most clear cases so that could be why. I know it’s more expensive but I’ve had mine for almost 10 months now and it hasn’t started yellowing yet
rhinoshield clear case it's hard plastic like apple and cover the buttom
I really liked my Spigen because it protected the bottom. Unfortunately, the magnets fell out of it when I removed it once a week to wipe it and my phone down from dust.
The bottom protection is super nice to have and I wish apple would update their own cases to match this. But that's super annoying the magnets came out. Were you able to put them back in?
@@NathanLemoine yeah, but it wasn’t the same. They were a bunch of small individual ones and the white liner over the top got messed up. I also hate my Apple case because the fit is crappy. When I pinch my the phone from front to back, the case creaks like the fit is off.
Would not buy the apple clear case because I Don’t like it open at the bottom thanks for sharing X
Yah it really does make it feel that much less protected, and with such expensive devices I like all the protection I can get
Guys, guys the opening at the bottom was done on purpose so you can swipe up or down at the bottom edge of the screen. With a case that covers the bottom it would be difficult. It’s not rocket science !
I bought 3x Spigen Clear Cases. All 3 went yellow after 1-2 months 😡 never had these experience with spigen and older cases
really that’s very strange. they don’t yellow that quickly
But spigen still yellowens right!?
When it comes to Apple cases I avoid them not because of the price but because their cases don’t cover enough of the phone why don’t they develop a more rugged case that’s 2 layers and have a tempered glass screen protector as extra protection
Because no one wants cases that are built like fuckin tanks
I agree, their cases are more minimal and definitely don't offer the most protection. Personally, I'm pretty good at not dropping my phone often (knock on wood), so I really only need a thin case as I like the retain as much of the phone feel as possible. But there are so many other brands that make more protective cases!
Apple makes money on repairs and AppleCare. You do the math. :p
This huge cut out in the apple case caused two scratches on my iPhone. Wouldn't bye it never again.
The large cutout on the bottom is unfortunate, I do wish they would update the design to protect the entire phone.
@@NathanLemoine Oh yeah, I'd love a revision too.
LOL! all these protectors really protect very little; I remember the iPhone 4 Otterbox or Life proof water resistant cover that have METAL CLAMPS! LOL! to close it as tight as possible, it weighted about a pound, LOL! it was ridiculously big!!!
Saw the psigen pitch coming from a mile away. SPigen's edges are sharp and very irritating on the hand.
Nonsense. 😂
Middle one is the Apple case
You’re a wizard Harry 😵💫
For those wondering! Just invest in the Apple MagSafe! It’s guaranteed to stay clear! Spigen will gaurenteed yellow! I’ve had two and am a casual user. THE SPIGEN WILL YELLOW.
Thank you for letting me know! I'm coming on a little over two months and still no signs of yellowing, but I will definitely keep an eye on it
@@NathanLemoine that’s good! But yeah I had mine on for about 2 months. If you put both cases side by side after use of two months you should be able to tell
@@NathanLemoine Any updates regarding the yellowing? I understand that the polycarbonate back of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid is anti yellowing but does the soft silicone sides of the Spigen Ultra Hybrid yellow over time?
@@zong3000 nope soft part will turn yellow
My issue with the apple one is the exposed bottom part. If it didn’t have that I’d get one immidiately but as it stands I prefer yellowing to scratching the bottom of the device
The ringke magsafe fusion is better than both of these cases! 👍
Biggest issue I face with the apple case is it’s traps dirt and grime at the sides and scratches the stainless steel
same with the official apple clear and leather cases?
I wish Spigen would refrain from writing “air cushion technology” on their cases, it looks silly
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid is the fastest yellowing clear phone case I've ever used. It will be butter yellow in 6 weeks and brown by 3 months. Amazing feel in the hand though... super thin, and you really can't complain about the price.
Was about to ask about this. Thanks for the info lol
This also happened to mine, not quite that fast. But yes, did eventually happen haha.
@@NathanLemoine I think the fact that it sits in a car mount under my windshield compounded the yellowing but still definitely the fastest to yellow. Otterbox and Speck perform pretty well too and yellow slower 👍🏽
@@xbrokenxdreamsxmanix 👏🏾 that’s what I’ve been saying! It yellows if you have regular use. Oils, lotions and pockets will turn these fast!
Yah a lot of direct sunlight can definitely speed up the process. Have you noticed the same thing with Apple's case??
Yeck! Spigen turning yellow over time. I'd rather pay the premium price of $49 for Apple case. Don't have to worry whether it's turning yellow over time. And for piece of mind. You can purchase a Blackrapid wrist strap for preventive measure of ever dropping your iphone. I love the true Apple's clear magsafe case as compare to the hint of blue tint color on the Spigen. In a heart beat I'll spent the extra money of $49. It's so pristine and pleasing to the eye. I can attest to it, cause I have one on my iphone 13 pro. The old saying goes: In general (most of the time and it's true). If you pay premium and you will get a quality product. Enough said. No regrets buying a Apple clear case w/magsafe.
U forgot to mention about spigen cases turn yellow over time or not
I have not had the case long enough for it to start to yellow (if it will). Cases usually take close to a year until they yellow, so I’m keeping a close eye on it and will update in the comments if it yellows over time! So far so good, no yellowing :)
Yes the Apple MagSafe case is worth it.
Would not buy with cut-out on bottom…..purchased Otterbox.
Very protctive clearcase is… Otterbox symetryplus clear
As a person who changes clear cases often I go with Spigen. Awesome Review
Thank you i appreciate it!
Does the spigen clear case yellow faster than apples clear case?
I have only had the case between a month and two now so I have not had it long enough for it to show any yellowing (if it does at all). I has held up really well to scratches and if it ever begins to yellow I will give you an update!
@@NathanLemoine any yellowing so far?
Yes the spigen yellows so fast! Very noticeable, and I always call BS on bad reviews, but the Apple hasn’t yellowed on me at all!
@@killmonger4169 this review said that it still hasnt yellowed so im so confused some people says it dont and some say it does
@@khaloof.m1117 trust me bro, it’s science! Can’t deny it, I’ve had two spigen clear cases. And my Apple mag safe and the difference is huge! Especially when the light hits it, you can tell the anti yellowing on Apple is guaranteed. Can’t beat science. Especially if you put your phone in your pocket or in your cup holders in truck or just on your sink, the spigen will pickup yellowing from all these and direct sunlight. But the Apple MagSafe is PERFECT CRYSTAL CLEAR
Does anybody find the magsafe circle design at the back of their covers somewhat disappointing? It just looks so awful to me.
Spigen case MagSafe peels off
Only Ringke cases !
Does the MagSafe ring gonna scratch the back of the phone?
No they have smooth finished on them, no problems yet and I don’t think they ever will scratch it!
@@NathanLemoine smooth textures for both of them?
Yes both of them do!
The Apple case does not turn yellow. Other clear cases do.
Which case do celebrities use, leather or silicone or clear case ?
What a ridiculous thing to ask
Did the apple case yellow
It has not yet and I have had it now for 10 months, so still going strong!
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Spigen yellows very badly, mine lasted 6 months before becoming very unpleasant color wise.
I would say mine was right around the same time frame and then became very noticeably yellow.
I just bought the Apple one…at half price in a Black Friday deal on Amazon 😊
Glad to hear it! Love me some good deals on Amazon :)
I stopped rocking a case ever since I got free AppleCare from BestBuy. If you have AppleCare, why get a case?
Yeah spigen cases are yellow as hell. I ordered some random case and its almost white after few months but spigen is completely yellow after a month
Yah mine did eventually yellow but it took mine personally more than a month. I think it all depends how much time the case is in direct sunlight which will speed up the yelling more.
@@NathanLemoine i never put mine on sunlighy actually and it didnt make any difference
Got the apple clearcase for my new iphone and regret it:(
What part of it don't you like?
Because an air bubble is a technology!?!?
Spigen is the best , have dropped my iPhone 12 Pro Max atleast two dozen times without any damage to the iphone , one can buy with confidence , my every other iphone for my entire family , it is with spigen protection , polycarbonate back makes a Hugh difference , buy with mag safe , just in case you want to use mag safe accessories….
I agree, the protection on the Spigen does make me feel much more confident than Apple's. As well as the complete body protection (near the bottom). I really wish Apple's covered the entire phone.
People be saying it be leaving scratches 🤔
I have now been using these clear cases on my iPhone for months and still no scratches on them. I also don't regularly remove my phone from the cases so maybe if you constantly do that it could end up scratching but not from my experience.
@@NathanLemoine thank u bro
@@NathanLemoine oh does these cleats cases turn yellow ?
@@ilovehuevosconjamon6967 no but they be crack in’
@@ilovehuevosconjamon6967 they definitely be cracking !!!!
My apple clear case is covered in oil. It won’t stop slipping
Did it come covered in oil or did you get oil on it??
If you would’ve dropped the phone more it would I’ve proved to me you the reviewer actually trusts the product and you made it seem bad so I don’t believe it’ll protect me phone the I want to but hey again you get what you pay for cheap 20 dollar case
The Open slot bottle is the #1 reason ive never bought an Apple case
If your iphone drops and the Apple case cracks and your phone doesn't, the Apple case did it's job right.
Just came here to report that the clear magsafe case for the iPhone 14 pro max is shit, try the flashlight at night with the clear case and you will know what I mean. And this did not happened with any of my previous clear cases on older iPhones
That's definitely unfortunate and frustrating. I don't have the 14 so I won't be able to see that for myself
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Why is apple charge so much for there products
Sadly, because they can and people will still buy them :(
Because quality comes at a price? You wouldn’t know unless You see one yourself in person
the apple one just looks way better lol
I would have to agree it does look cleaner overall haha
@@NathanLemoine I hate clear cases with bubbles on the corners and crystal clear took me like 2 hours to find one on Amazon that didn’t have bubbles and was crystal clear
Don’t get the spigen after 3 months the sides will yellow get the Apple case
Dropped my phone with Spigen case on. Back phone cracked
That's super unfortunate. It must have landed exactly in a weak spot. Hopefully it's not too bad of a crack!
Apple cases cheap on ebay. No need to settle
If you can find one of there for cheaper and it be authentic then 100% go for it!
My spigen case is MAD YELLOW after less than a year. WASTE.
Neither case gives the proper protection for a $1200+ pocket computer (let’s be honest, ‘smartphones’ are basically tiny portable computers), if you’re rough with your portable devices, invest in a dual layer plastic/rubber case like the Otterbox Defender series, sure it’s ugly and bulky, but it also protects your $1200+ investment like nothing else It doesn’t specifically have to be an otter box, any bulky, dual layer case will protect better than a thin plastic shell case.
If you can afford a $1200 phone you can afford the insurance or repair cost and I have dropped my phones with Spigen cases plenty of times and not once has anything cracked if that isn’t proper protection I don’t know what is.