Speck - Presidio Stay Clear Case for Apple® iPhone® XS Max - Clear

The phone has only left my pocket today, since I received my XS Max. The back is scratched already - and know my pockets were empty. No keys. Initially, I figured it was simple blemishes so I tried to remove my phone from the case - emphasis on tried. It is EXTREMELY difficult, to the point I was concerned about breaking my phone, to remove it from the case. I will be replacing this with something else when time permits and it will ultimately wind up in my drawer of spare tech. The quality isn't there and the usability is mediocre. I expect it will provide adequate protection, which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of one. For what this case costs, it should be better.

I decided to return this case. The XS Max feels great in hand.... until you put this case on it. Just those few extra mm of width make the phone feel too big. Also, the bottom cut outs are generic and not custom to the new bottom design. I think the case would offer good drop protection, but I’m not sure it’s worth disliking the feel every time I pull my phone out. I ended up just adding AppleCare+ to my new XS Max with the Apple leather case. It’s just a better experience for me and makes the phone feel better in hand. Also, this case is pretty rigid. This make is very hard to take on and off. If you do this often, I’d look elsewhere because you’ll feel like you’re breaking the phone to remove the case.

The case truly lets the beauty of my new gold iPhone 10X Max show through, however, it was nearly impossible to get it onto the phone. Removing it was even worse! I watched YouTube videos for suggestions to apply and remove it, but didn’t seem to work for me. The only thing I succeeded in doing was making my fingers very sore. I was honestly afraid I was going to break my new phone trying to remove it. I like changing to different cases from time to time, but this one makes it nearly impossible for me to do. I want the protection for my phone, but this one is just too difficult to install and remove for me.

Used this previously on the iPhone X and it protected the phone really well. Dropped the phone a few times and it came out unscathed and in excellent condition. So, decided to buy again for an iPhone XS Max. Love the clear material of the case. The phone looks very good in it. It is simple and feels good in the hand. This time around found that the fit is a bit more snug. It seemed a little harder to get the phone into the case. It appeared a much firmer push was required than the last time it was used on the other phone. But, overall very happy with the case. Feel confident that it will protect the phone. Only negative feedback would be that over time the insides of the case can become a little gunky from dust, etc. The last one also seemed to discolor a little.

I got it open boxed because it was $10 cheaper haha. It is clear so scratches are noticeable when the light hits, but will show the color of your phone nicely. I have a pop socket connected to add extra grip, but even without, it fits nicely in your hand. I seen people complain about its super hard to take off, but think about it. Would you really want your case that is suppose to protect your phone off to come off easily? Of course not. Only “negative” thing I could say is that the buttons are a little hard to press like the volume & lock buttons only because the case is a hard plastic. Other than that, its a case that will protect your phone good.

It scratched my iPhone XS Max by just putting on the stupid case, it doesn’t fit properly, the buttons don’t align quite perfect and even the cutout on the bottom speaker is off... the case is too tight and too rough for the phone. DO NOT BUY THIS CASE, at least not until Speck actually builds a proper one. I returned it the same day! Sticking with apple cases for a while... And oh yea, to take the case off it’s another issue by itself, I thought I was going to break my phone...

This case was a I need a case for my new phone immediately purchase. Had I had more time I wouldn’t have got this one, but it’s not horrible. I do like the protection it provides for my phone but it’s extremely hard to take off and scratches so easily. It was a bit pricey than I wanted to pay but I was limited in my options so I had no choice but to pay. It’s not a bad purchase but it’s not the best and I have since purchased a different brand clear case to see if I prefer it better. This one is definitely a bit bulkier so if you’re looking for something slim this is not the case for you.

It is clear on the back to be able to display the color of your phone. The edges on the front of the phone is lifted, so if you drop the phone facedown it will hit the elevated bumper and not the actual screen of your phone. It gives enough allowance for a screen protector to be placed without worrying that the screen protector would be squeezed up. The only reason I gave a 4 star is because it is stiffness of the buttons on the sides. Hopefully, over time that will loosen, but as of now, you have to apply muscle to chance the volume