RAPTIC AIR iPhone 12 Case REVIEW | MacSources

A strong option for phone protection.

When I found out that the newest iPhone models would include blue as one of its color choices, I was beside myself with joy. Blue is my favorite color and I’ve been waiting with the patience of a 5-year-old on Christmas morning for a blue iPhone. So, this year, I finally get one. But wait…I’m one of those people that have to have a case on my phone. I just can’t imagine not having a protective layer on my precious iPhone when I leave the house. So, why should I get a blue iPhone if I’m just going to cover it? Fortunately for me, the product designers at Raptic had my back with the Raptic Air case for iPhone 12.

DETAILS

The Raptic Air is a hybrid case that is tested to survive 13-foot drops on concrete (exceeds MIL-STD-810G standard). The case is compatible with wireless charging and features a raised bezel to help protect the screen of the phone. The case has an anodized machined metal frame that is wrapped around a rubber exterior. This construction design is what makes the 13-foot drop protection possible while still minimizing the bulk and weight of the case. The metal is actually aluminum alloy and it has a dual layer of soft rubber bubbles on the inside to assist with shock absorption. The shell of the case is clear but is tinted with one of…