REVIEW – Having a case on your phone is almost a given. Android users, too, rarely leave their phones exposed as the Naked Robotic Core™, but instead opt for some sort of outer protection. Today’s case is a heavy-duty metal-edged beast from Beeasy, their iPhone 16 Pro Max Waterproof Case with Shockproof. (Yes, I’m listening to The Commodores’ Easy while I start this write-up. How could I not? The company name is “Be Easy!” The Commodores (well, Lionel Richie) also wrote the best break-up song ever – Three Times a Lady! It’s what my college girlfriend played for me after I explained how I’d met my soon-to-be wife of 40 years in grad school. She got over me and had a bunch of kids herself with some nice guy, from what I heard. Life moves on, right? Thanks for the times that you’ve given me, the memories are all in my mind…) So, without further ado, I encourage you to fire up your Commodores playlist and read on.
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Price: usually $45.99 USD, currently on sale for $35.99 USD
Where to buy: Company Webstore
What is it?
Heavy-duty metal-edged IP68 case for iPhone 16 Pro Max.
What’s included?
- Two-piece Case with integrated lens and screen protection
- Wrist lanyard
- Polishing cloth
- Detailed installation instructions
- Extra hex screws
- Two installation tools
Tech specs
IP68 Waterproof Certification
Military-grade Drop Protection
Shock-absorbing Silicone Corners
Comfortable Non-Slip Hand Grip
Raised Camera Surround
Supports Wireless Charging
Multi-layer Structure Heavy Duty Protect
Design and features
The case is packaged in a nice recyclable black cardboard affair with minimal cushioning. The lanyard and polishing cloth are hidden inside the two halves, so you find them when you open it up to install it. The screen protector is integrated with the cover, and the camera protection is built into the rear enclosure. There is a silicone gasket which they go to great lengths to ensure you make sure is placed well, to preserve the IP68 ingress protection rating. I had no issues installing my phone. The case, by its nature, adds a significant bit of dimension to your phone. We’ll get into this later, but if you thought your iPhone 16 Pro Max was large, you’re going to have to readjust your perceptions.
Like other fully sealed cases, there is both a front transparent cover as well as a camera cover that allows the flash LiDAR scanner to “see” through.
An iPhone 16 Pro Max in the lower case with the transparent lid beside it. Note the cool hex tool they included, in addition to a regular right-angle hex driver.
Rear of the unit without a phone installed, to show the clear paths for the lenses, flash, and LiDAR Scanner.
The Camera Control button, a new feature with the iPhone 16 series, is the source of many case worries. Since it is both a pressure-sensitive button as well as a place where you can slide to change functionality, some case manufacturers have opted to just put in a hole in the case to allow the finger to touch Apple’s actual surface. That’s kinda difficult if you’re creating a fully sealed case, so Beeasy dared to do what some case manufacturers didn’t – they put in a touch-sensitive panel that sends your gestures to the phone’s sensor directly. And, for the most part, it works. This whole camera control thing is new and, to me, pretty fraught, but Beeasy pulled it off as well as any of the other case manufacturers have, in my opinion.
The charging port is covered by a two-level waterproof seal that is tethered to one of the screw posts on the corner. This makes it easily replaceable. And, of course, easy to lose.
The other buttons are outlined and fairly tactile, but I found them a bit difficult to feel easily.
Assembly, Installation, Setup
Six hex screws join the two halves of the Beeasy case. It comes assembled with some paper inserts. After opening it, you discover the lanyard and cleaning cloth, as well as a small bag with a few replacement screws. (You did put them somewhere safe while opening the case, right? Beeasy has your back if they’ve rolled off into the dark recesses of your workspace. It was plain to see that a small-town boy like me wasn’t your cup of tea.)
Performance
The case does exactly what it purports to – your phone is securely ensconced in a strong prison of metal, clear plastic, and rubber. You’d have to work to have anything damage it while inside. She’s mighty mighty! Touch worked well through the protective screen. The edges were a little less sensitive than the phone when there is no screen protection, and sometimes you had to tap a bit harder than you may be used to, but it’s easy to get used to. There is a conductive cover for the Camera Control button, and it worked similarly to the bare button, but it also needed a bit more coaxing.
But protective insulation also comes with a downside. Wireless charging does work through the rubberized rear panel, but there is no magnetic reinforcement to allow other MagSafe devices to engage fully. Personally, I use an array of MagSafe items over a week: stands, chargers, camera mounts, holding rings, tripods – MagSafe has become something I don’t just like – I need it!
The final straw was trying to fit the enlarged phone into my JoyRoom handlebar mount on my bike. It’s so large that it just barely fits in and would not snap closed. It’s far larger than what I can deal with, especially since the back is irregular to the point that the add-on magnetic circles (which would allow me to use it with the multitude of MagSafe items I need) didn’t have enough to stick to. I know it sounds funny, but I just can’t stand the pain.
Final thoughts
I was hoping I could enjoy the Beeasy case. I was highly encouraged when I first touched it to a wireless charger and got the “Oh, hey! I’m charging!” beep. But I had to hold it in place to maintain that connection. That totally undoes the innovation that was MagSafe. I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy, and you gave me nothin’ in return. It ain’t so hard to say, “Would you please just go away?” Parting is such sweet sorrow.
When adding links to this article, I did notice they do make a MacSafe case for iPhone 16 Pro Max, and it’s actually less expensive than this one. Perhaps the protection isn’t as extreme, but it does have the magnetic capabilities of MagSafe/Qi2 that I have come to rely on. Maybe I can get that one for a future review. Good times never felt so good.
What I like about Beeasy iPhone 16 Pro Max Case
- Very easy to install and use
- IP68 protection
- Stylish design and colorways
- Looks great!
What needs to be improved?
- Internalize MagSafe/Qi2 support
Price: $45.99 currently on sale for $35.99
Where to buy: Company webstore
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Beeasy. Beeasy did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
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