Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim iPhone 16 Pro Max MagEZ case review

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REVIEW – I recently purchased the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and that means I’ve been testing a variety of cases to protect my new investment. I’ve been a fan of Pitaka cases for many years, so I was happy to accept their offer to review their new Classic Ultra-Slim MagEZ case for the new iPhone 16 series. Let’s check it out.

What is it?

The Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim is a case for the iPhone 16 series of phones made of fusion-woven Aramid fiber. This material is known for its high strength and resistance to abrasion.

What’s included?

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  • Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim MagEZ case
  • Stickers to help with the fit (if needed)

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The Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim is just what it describes—a really thin case. It is available in three colors, including the Ocean Blue version I received for this review. I find the color to be bright and cheery.

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I’ve had several of Pitaka’s Aramid fiber cases in the past, but this one is different in both look and feel. The previous cases I reviewed have been very smooth with a matte finish. This new case has a matte finish, but you can feel the little bumps in the woven fiber. The texture provides some extra grip to the phone, which is exactly what I want in a case. 

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The interior of the Pitaka case has a fun pop of color (not that you need it since you won’t be able to see it when the phone is inserted). You’ll also notice the circle in the center. That’s the embedded MagSafe steel ring that helps the case attach to MagSafe compatible chargers and mounts.

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My iPhone 16 Pro Max fits perfectly in the Pitaka Classic Ultra-Thin case. Inserting it required little effort and the included stickers were not needed to adjust the fit. Removing the phone from the case isn’t difficult either.

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Unlike many cases that have built-in buttons, the Pitaka case has cutouts that allow the iPhone’s buttons to be activated with no obstructions. You can also see that the new camera control button has an extra large cutout to allow for the swipe features.

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The left side of the case has one large cutout that allows easy access to the action button and volume buttons.

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The bottom edge of the Pitaka Ultra-Slim case has a cutout for the USB-C charging port and slots on both sides for the speaker and microphone. Note that the case has slightly raised edges to protect the display when the phone is face down.

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Flipping the phone over, you see the raised ring around the camera lens module. The ring is higher than the lenses to add protection when the phone is lying on its back.

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As mentioned earlier, the Pitaka Ultra-Slim case has a metal ring inside it that makes using your phone with any MagSafe chargers super easy. In the image above, my iPhone (in the Pitaka case) is on the MagSafe charger attached to the Balolo monitor stand. It works great!

What I like about the Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim case

  • Unique look
  • Thin but protective
  • Embedded MagSafe ring
  • Raised lip around lenses

What needs to be improved?

  • Nothing

Final thoughts

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When a new phone can cost well over $1000, protecting that investment from everyday wear and tear becomes a priority for many people. The Pitaka Classic Ultra-Slim MagSafe case will protect your phone and add grip without adding a lot of unnecessary bulk. Pitaka has been one of my favorite case makers for years, and this case hasn’t changed that. In fact, it’s made me like them even more because I enjoy these new colors and textures.

Price: $49.99
Where to buy: Pitaka
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Pitaka. Pitaka did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.

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