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T**R
Excellent product!
Very thin, disappears on phone. Exactly what I was looking for in a case.
C**Y
Great case! Sleek and durable
Love how thin and sleek this case is. Very flexible and NOT bulky at all. Doesn’t seem like there’s a case on my phone. The price is right for this case. I’m satisfied with this THREEBEES case. Definitely recommended
D**N
Five Star Review: Five Star Product? Maybe. Five Star Customer Support? Absolutely.
When I first purchased this case it was just prior to the iPhone 12 Pro Max release. Meaning that almost every case manufacturer out there had CAD files on a general size of the iPhone 12s. However this did not mean that the cases that were produced prior to launch would be perfect fits. While many fit well, one caveat seems to always be the camera modules. Each year Apple does something different with the cameras, and for some phones this tends to lead to larger footprints/extensions for the cameras. In this instance, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has lenses that protrude almost 2 mm off the back of the phone. If you dig through most reviews on all cases, past all the generic 5 stars given by less pedantic reviewers, you'll see many pre-launch cases failed to properly protect/shield those lenses. My original review below states that this THREEBEES case was no different. While the case was virtually perfect in what I wanted for my phone (no logo/branding, TPU minimalistic case that properly encloses phone) it too didn't adequately protect the camera lenses thus allowing the phone to rest right on them. While many will either give 1 or 5 stars depending on preference, I felt that while it almost was perfect not protecting the camera is a big no-no, and I gave it 2/5 stars.What I didn't expect was what came after. Several weeks after my initial review I received an email from THREEBEES customer service. I had almost ignored it and deleted it, but decided to open and read it. They had seen my review and wanted to offer me a full refund on a case that, unbeknownst to them, I was still using to much satisfaction sans camera lens issue. I decided to write back and told them that in no certain terms I would much rather have the case as intended --exactly the same but with proper camera lens protection. Now, I don't know about most of your experiences with customer service departments for companies, especially small companies out of China where it seems there are a million small companies ripping off IP from other companies left and right to make either cheap knock offs or inferior goods, but here is where I was taken by surprise.Some time later I received a follow up email, stating that they had reviewed my email and made the adjustments necessary to their CAD file to produce a new batch of cases that now properly protected the iPhone 12 Pro Max's 3 lenses and wanted to know if they could ship me a replacement. I was shocked.What is the profit margin on a single case? A few dollars? Now factor in rectifying a bad customer experience? Redesigning the case to solve the original grievance? Now throw in shipping directly from China back to the States? I would imagine THREEBEES is easily out twice the cost of my original purchase-- not even mentioning that when I did receive it today I opened it up to find not one but two replacement cases!I quickly took the old case off and did some side by side shot comparisons of the two. What I noticed was a ever-so-slight improvement in the depth of the camera-lip that goes around the module now preventing the phone from resting on the lenses (though it looks as if only a microscopic amount of space lies between the lenses and the surface, so you may still need to be careful where it rests).I was also surprised to notice three other differences between the launch case (purchased late Oct/early Nov) compared to this new case (received Jan 2021):1 ) The original case has already begun to yellow quite noticeably. This was a little offsetting because some manufacturers use a TPU that seems to be more resilient to fading. I would imagine in another 3 months my phone would have a much more golden-yellow tint to it. I've had this experience with one other case manufacturer before with the iPhone XS Max. When I bought a replacement that one lasted until the iPhone 11 Pro came out, where I then bought that new manufacturers iPhone 11 Pro clear case and that one went on to last the entire year with only minimal tinting. If these photos are any indication of what to expect in 3 more months, then a one year case life might be quite a yellow case.2 ) It looks like the lanyard holes were removed from the replacement case. I had no plans to ever use them but thought it a clever design addition for those who like lanyards. This doesn't seem like a negative to me, but thought it was worth noticing.3 ) Finally, button changes. The original case had a nice 'clicky' feel to the buttons. Felt like natural extensions to the phone and I saw no grievances to note. The new case, sadly, has 'squishy' buttons. The kind that don't provide any reassuring tactile response to indicate if it has been pressed or not. I can't say this is a 'net-negative' because I started writing this update about 5-10 mins after I put the case on my phone so I haven't really given myself a whole lot of time to decide if it really is a problem or a preference. Though I feel confident that if I do feel like this is a problem, THREEBEES will hear me out when I email them.All in all, where do I stand in regards to THREEBEES and the near endless ocean of look-a-like competitors in the case market? I think time will tell. Is the case perfect? I would be hard pressed to say no, though I really do hope this replacement yellows slower than the original. Does this make for a good foundation for a company trying to produce a good product when there are so many other competitors? Yes, absolutely yes. Should THREEBEES not disappear off the face of the Earth, they may be the company I look to when the iPhone 13s are announced. I get complimented on my clear cases and I have shared the link to competitors whom I've owned over the years to passerbys who ask. I feel confident I will be continuing on with that practice with THREEBEES when the time comes, but I most look forward to seeing improvements in the iPhone 13 case with coloring and camera protection at launch.Original Review here: ~~Had an 815 appointment to pick up my iPhone 12 Max Pro today-- immediately after it came out of the box I put this case on it, while in store.~~~~I'm sad to report that while the case is absolutely everything I wanted in a clear case... the camera protection doesn't extend out enough and the camera WILL rest on whatever surface you put it on. It is several millimeters too short. Going to return it and get the Apple one for the time being until I can find one that properly covers the cameras and is clear... and has ZERO branding on it.~~
J**M
Great value for the money.
I have ordered this brand before and had great luck with it on my previous phone. When I upgraded my iPhone, I was glad to see they made the same case for my new phone. Shipping was fast, and the product is exactly as described. I prefer a clear thin case to show off the phone I bought. This case is clear and durable. The cutouts for all buttons and ports is spot on. My previous case did not yellow like many other cases I have had in the past. I highly recommend this case.
J**N
Does not protect the cameras. The cameras protrude and are proud of the case.
Purchased this for the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The cameras on the phone protrude past the case. If you place your phone on a surface cameras facing down, they will be contacting the surface you set them on. The case does not protect the 3 camera lenses. They will eventually get scratched.How does nobody else noticed this in these reviews??
H**A
I’d definitely buy this again
So far so good! I just received my case and thus far it appears to be exactly as shown/described by the seller! The material is supple not rigid, and it’s of a good thickness while still somehow allowing for a crystal clear view of my brand-new iPhone 12 Pro max! I really like the little micro-dots which allow for never having to worry about that messy look of having random air bubbles between the back of the phone & the case...they also make the interior surface feel textured (but not rough) which I’m sure adds to its ability to stay snugly fit on the phone. The outside surface is neither slippery nor sticky, but to explain that better... with OTHER CASES, when I place my phone on my thigh while driving, it immediately would slide off into that loathsome gap between the seat & center console. With THIS CASE, my phone stays perched where I placed it. In order to accomplish this you’d think the case would need to have an outer texture that’s kinda sticky like one of those non-slip silicone mats, but that’s not the case (pun intended)!
A**I
Oveall ok but seems like it was designed for 11 pro max
overall ok, fairly thin, but doesn't have great protection for the cameras in the back. the raised lip barely covers the lens. unlike the 11 pro max, the 12 pro max has cameras that stick out more. i really wanted to love this case but i'm not
P**.
Nice looking case but not sure I can recommend
Nice looking case but not sure I can recommend it as it seems to have some quality control issues. It has a slight pattern that makes the gold color of my phone look more silver. The fit is just “ok” the sides bulge a little and don’t fit as snug as the top and bottom. The raised area around the camera isn’t high enough to keep the camera lenses from touching the surface the phone is set down on. You can see this when looking at the profile and hear it when you set the phone down. Would be happy to reassess my review if these issues could be fixed.
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