Smartish® iPhone 16 Pro Max Protective Magnetic Case - Gripzilla Compatible with MagSafe [Rugged + Tough] Heavy Duty Armor Cover Drop Tested Protection for Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - Black Tie Affair

I LOVE this phone case! This is the best one I've ever bought & worth the price. It's durable & fits my iPhone 14 plus PERFECTLY. This case is durable, well built, easier to hold, & protects better than any I've owned. I ordered this in black, it's a bold colored black that doesn't smudge or fade. I never spend more than $20 on a phone case but after continued disappointments, I went the distance & ordered this one. I have NO regrets & will buy another one when it's time to buy another phone. Superb quality, durable, snug & perfect fit, & protects on a whole new level. A MUST buy!

I can already tell you this new 17 pro max case is worth your purchase! It is the same quality if not better than before. I won’t buy another brands case. I might just a buy a few of these in more prints! The edges are perfect to protect the new screen design of the 17. It also has the raised rim for the camera and sensor area. The transparent design nicely showcases the color of the phone. It fits perfectly and is easy to hold. The camera button and other buttons are easy to use. I cannot recommend this case enough. The case for my 13 pro max tells you everything you need to know. The galaxy print gripzilla case is 4 years old. It’s the original case I bought for the 13 and I never had to replace it or my phone. Even have the original screen protector. I have very poor coordination and am horribly accident prone. Trust me that phone has met the ground many times from various heights and situations. Several times I thought it was for sure the end and it dusted right off. Case didn’t even show wear until the last year or so where the MagSafe ring is. I’ve used a MagSafe pop socket and charger since the beginning. If you’ve read this far, take this as your sign and order the case!

Possibly the best case I have ever had. Says a lot because I have gone through a lot of cases. I have had it about a month and it has been dropped, stepped on, and generally abused. A few scratches on the back, but with the clear case, it is expected. Especially what I have put it through already. It fits great in my hand and with the rough texture it is easy to keep your grip. Case looks great and fits perfectly with the screen protector and the camera cover I use on it. Buttons work great and are sensitive enough but not so loose they look like they will wear out over the next six months. Great case.

This is the perfect case. It’s sturdy and protective; yet it’s lightweight. I especially like the finger indentations on the right side to aid the grip in the right hand. I had used an Otter box case with my previous iPhone. This is lighter, easier to install, and the protection is comparable.

This manufacturer offers two different cases with the poppy field-illustrated back. I selected the sturdier version because the slimmer, less sturdy option received some negative reviews for being flimsy. This one has a very secure feeling in my hand with its rougher outside texture. The protruding corner bumpers provide an additional level of protection. The complaint that the phone’s newly-added outside camera button seems vulnerable, because the case is cut out there, hasn’t been a problem for me, but I try to be mindful when picking up my phone to get a secure grip. It wasn’t difficult to add a screen protector and individual camera lens protectors to the camera. I added the screen protector before putting the case onto the phone and the camera lens protectors afterwards. One improvement that I would recommend to the manufacturer would be to make the front border color available in several more colors than just black, specifically blue, green, red, and gold. The camera has a very masculine look from the front, and that doesn’t really go with the floral back. The flower back is not likely to be used by men; other color options would give the case more feminine appeal. I would expect the case to last for the life of the phone which should be about three years. In that sense, it is a very good value for the money. As far as cleaning is concerned, if the case were to get dirty, I would wipe it with a slightly damp paper towel.

This case is lightweight and VERY "gripable." Not at all slippery. Although it's slightly bulkier than the thinnest cases, it doesn't feel think. All the surfaces, edges, corners, front and back... have a nice, secure textured feel. All four corners are extra padded, and the edges are slightly raised on the screen side and around the camera slot, so neither the screen nor the lenses scrapes surfaces when the phone is laying flat. All the button controls on the case work flawlessly and easily; it's easy to feel which button is being pressed. And the speaker and USB-C ports are well recessed for protection. The magnetic charging system works perfectly; the case does not interfere with or diminish the charging function at all. If this case has a drawback, it's just that it's very "plain." There are alternative styles available, but the flashy designs are not for me. I'd prefer just to have a selection of "plain" colors to help my phone stand out when collected with others. Unfortunately, of course, the colored case completely hides the iPhone's own color and style, but that's a low priority compared to protection.

A Loyalty That Paid Off: When I upgraded from my iPhone 14 Pro Max to the new 17 Pro Max, I briefly considered other cases but ultimately came back to the Smartish Gripzilla - and I'm glad I did. The previous version was, by far, the best phone case I've ever owned, lasting years without compromise, and this new model maintains that standard while adding smart improvements. The Unbeatable Grip: The defining feature of this case is the Gripzilla technology. The grippiness is simply outstanding and does not wear off over time. Unlike sleek cases that require you to clench your phone just to keep it from slipping, the texture of this case gives you secure control with minimal effort. Perfect for the On-the-Go User: For those of us who spend a lot of time walking, commuting on buses, trains, or subways, or just juggling multiple items, this is the essential, go-to case. The confident, secure hold prevents drops in busy, unpredictable environments. MagSafe Performance: Other attractive cases often compromise MagSafe charging stability, but the Gripzilla's magnetic strength is excellent, locking securely onto my chargers and accessories every time. Rugged Protection: The "Rugged + Tough" description is accurate. The case looks similar to the older version but features noticeable upgrades to the corners, providing heavy-duty, drop-tested protection right where the phone needs it most. Clean Design: It avoids the common problem of looking nice initially but then getting easily smudged or greasy. The "Black Tie Affair" finish looks great and stays clean despite constant handling. If you prioritize confident handling, superior drop protection, and dependable magnetic charging for your iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Smartish Gripzilla is the single best investment you can make. It lives up to its name and is truly built for heavy, daily use.

I had a Gripzilla on my iPhone 14 Pro for a couple years and loved it. Of all the many cases I've had over the years Smartish makes the best in my opinion. Extremely tough and totally grippy. I've had multiple incidents of quickly pulling my phone from my pocket where the finger grooves saved me from dropping it while any other case would have slipped out of my hand. The finger grooves on the Gripzilla are the best part of the case, which brings me to the worst part of the 17 Pro case. There are no finger grooves on the right side over the camera control button. Technically the area is recessed so it's sort of a grip area, but unlike the left side where three fingers will get a solid purchase, the other side does not provide this. I feel like Smartish could have added a smalish finger groove below the camera control button to provide the full namesake, but as it is it probably should be called the Halfzilla or Gripside or something. I can't knock it for this since it's still grippy as hell and very protective. My beef is more with the camera button which requires cases to be much less protective on that side and for that matter five freaking buttons to accidentally activate when picking up the phone.

Only proper rugged option for iPhone 16 Pro Max. Bulky, expensive but good. It works perfectly with magsafe accessories, wireless charging and also builtin wireless car chargers.

Great case saved my screen many many times, if it was a little cheaper it would have been 5 stars.

Good quality product. The case has good grip on the HP

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Well, I just stumbled into this brand looking for a grippy case. It's been a good find. This is the more protective, grippier case. The slimmer variant is called the gripmunk. I'd love to try that one too but I'm not sure I want to spend more money to test it. Anyway, onto the review. This is a well designed, protective case. It has a solid polycarbonate back, some thin, rubberish lining (could be tpu) and thick tpu sides. It has little air bag pockets in the corners that should help with impact also. The side material is a lot firmer and harder than I expected, so I'm not completely sure how good the shock absorption is. The case is definitely sturdy though. The front screen lip is tall and wide but still fits my glass screen protector. The fit is nice and tight with no gaps. The material is firm all around so no issues with the edges lifting. The camera lip is also nice and tall but could fit closer to the camera bump. Seems like a bit too much space around the camera. Protection should be fine but it just doesn't look as well fitted. The case is advertised as grippy and it's quite good but not quite at the level of the older Speck grip cases (with the raised rubber grips). It has 3 finger grooves on each side that provide an ergonomic grip area. It really does function well. The sides and back are nicely textured but, as I mentioned before, the sides are fairly stiff and the back is polycarbonate so they are not as grippy as a softer or more rubberized surface. I've felt other cases with a slightly soft but grippy rubberized finish (NOT Speck) that would be nice here. That said, this case still provides good grip, even with dry hands. The buttons feel good and are raised for easy use by feel. The magsafe works well, my car mount is secure and the magsafe battery pack I use feels firm. So overall is a great case with no glaring flaws. It's not a slim case but seems more protective to me. It doesn't feel too big and the grip is good. All in all, I like it a lot.