Once I had my new iPhone XR (product Red) in hand, I wasn’t certain that I wanted to cover up the beautiful color of my new phone with a protective case; even though it would be a good idea to do so, for obvious reasons. The phone was just so pretty, and I really liked that this model, as others had in the past, has the glass back, instead of simply brushed aluminum.
However, the phone is somewhat large for my smallish hand, being slightly bigger than my previous model. And the finish, while shiny and smooth (and pretty), did feel slippery while I was holding it. So I took all that into consideration, and weighed my options.
Then came Black Friday. While not one to venture out on this day of days, my friend convinced me to go to Best Buy with her. After wandering about for a bit (during which time my friend went foraging for a new Smart TV), I happened upon the cell phone case section. It was there I saw it - a clear, thick rubber cover made to fit my new iPhone XR! Of course, I took the case out and examined it. The brand, Griffin was one I was well familiar with, as was, the line of “Survivor” products. And yet still, I debated.
Eventually, I purchased the item. After all, it was on sale (yay!), and could always be returned if I changed my mind.
I never opt for getting a screen protector, because I would rather be able to actually touch the glass, and feel that immediate tactile response. But it is the screen which people worry about scratching, cracking, or breaking, most often from dropping the device. This was also a concern for me, and yet ... What I appreciated about the Griffin Survivor Case, was that once the phone was encased snugly within the clear rubber, there is a rounded raised ‘lip’ around the edge of the cover which, in essence, may prevent the front screen from making contact with a hard surface, if the phone is dropped face down. In addition, the rubberized material would seem to act as a sort of shock absorber, if the phone were to be dropped, or handled roughly.
Although the clear rubber of the case does change the look of my red iPhone, the cut-out area on the back where the camera is, shows the nice bright red color as it’s meant to be. Perhaps that is enough.
Suffice to say, that now, I’ve no worries about being able to securely hold my phone in my hand; and so far, the Griffin Survivor Case is doing a fine job of protecting my new iPhone.
One thing worth mentioning here - please be careful inserting your iPhone into the case, as the rubber isn’t flimsy or thin, but rather stiff. Only use as much pressure as necessary, along the sides. I’ve not taken my phone out of the protective case, yet, but would encourage the same careful consideration when doing so.
Overall, I do highly recommend this Griffin Survivor Strong Case for Apple iPhone XR.
