iPhone 6S Case, elago® [Duro][Matte Black/Creamy Yellow] - [Premium Armor][Heavy Shock Absorption][Dual Layers] – for iPhone 6/6S

I've only had this case for about 10 days now, but so far I love it. I looked at a lot of cases in stores, and couldn't find one that I didn't have to "settle" for at too high of a price. This Elago Duro case fit my taste and my wants for a phone case, and at a great price too. It's got just enough friction so I know my phone won't slip out of my hand, but not feel like it's stuck to my hand, if that makes sense. The champagne gold with the gray looks very nice and sophisticated. The other colors are really nice too, and it was hard to choose among them! It appears the finish is pretty durable and won't scratch easily, but time will tell on that. The case gives the phone a bit more bulk than a skin type case, but it still fits in my pocket just fine, and I feel it will provide adequate protection if the phone is dropped. It's got enough of a lip on the front to protect the screen when placed face down on a tabletop, and also around the raised camera window at the back to protect that. I like the wider opening for the camera at the back; I can see a peek of my champagne gold phone, and nothing is reflecting off my case when I take pictures. The buttons feel very responsive. My only complaint is that when I have the phone in my left hand, the power button is slightly curved toward the front of the case, so I have to sort of contort my finger a bit to hit it properly. Not a deal breaker, but a little annoyance just the same. Also have to compliment the company on using minimal packaging to cut down on waste. Very happy with this case so far, and would recommend it to everyone. **Update March 2017: the champagne colored hard plastic part of the case got pretty scratched up. The case was still wonderfully doing its job, but I felt I needed a refresh and new color. I ordered the coral/black case. Unfortunately, the coral hard plastic is slick and does not have the slightly rubberized friction of my champagne gold case, and because of that, I've dropped my phone more in the last week than I have in 2 yrs with the other case! In spite of all the falls, I'm happy to report that the case beautifully protected my phone from any damage!! Yay!! I do prefer the more friction-y case, but will keep this slicker one until I tire of it. It does it's job with flying colors!

I purchased the jean indigo with matte black in February when I couldn't find my favourite jelly case for the phone. On the bright side, I don't have to worry that my jeans will stain the case. It looks just like the picture. I have a galaxy grey iPhone, but it does not make the phone look bulky. It is well constructed, but I do have to say that oil marks accumulate relatively easy for the jean indigo material (also really easy to spot), but they wipe off easily if you stick them in your pockets. As of now, I have a couple superficial scratches and picks on the shell. Somehow around the rim surrounding the camera, there is a melted scar, or just a nick, from something I am totally unsure of. You can see there is a 0.25 mm gap where the shell fits the rubber casing at the bottom, where it isn't as firm as the top. Same gapping around the home button, but it's still good. This case hugs the phone just right. Nothing like dust can squeeze into it! I've dropped this phone so many times omg. My mother has a 6+, and uses a leather wallet case (stuffed with dollar bills and credit cards), but ever since her third drop, her phone started cracking even though she has one of those expensive fitted glass screen protectors. I have one too, but I've dropped my phone like eight times from as high as me accidentally tossing it up 5-6 ft onto wooden flooring or 4 ft onto stone tile with even screwing up the device. Sometimes I'm just playing around with my sisters and bonk them in the head with my phone when they're mean. They claim it's hard and it hurts. The phone is totally okay. It's a good quality case. The camera opening may seem funny, but I like it. It actually helps my phone capture better shading and keeps my fingers away from the lens. It does get a little dirty around the edge, so I'd use a Q-tip to wipe off the dust every other month. It also gives plenty of space for objects to not have a reason to touch the lens. If you're complaining about how ridiculous it is to have it across the width instead of just the camera side, consider how funny it'd be to lay it down and have your phone slanted to one side. The lips are great because even if you have a thick screen protector, you'll still have plenty of space between the top and surface. It also helped me during many occasions when it drops onto scratchy pavement or new road surfaces. My phone heats up a lot when I'm using busy apps, so I have to let it cool off for about half an hour. I guess it's good because I'm making myself take a break, but I'm worried that it may one day overheat my phone.

*****2016 UPDATE: I've had this case around a year and a half and want to add: 1) I've dropped my phone plenty of times - no damage, the case does a great job; and 2) the white part of the case is showing some light scratching and wear, but that's expected over time. Still a 5 star case.***** The Duro Case really compliments and enhances the iPhone. 1) Protection: If it doesn't do this, what's the point. It fits like a glove, its sturdy and has a nice lip around the screen and backside camera. It sure makes the phone less slippery than without a case. I've had this case for about two months and haven't dropped it yet (and I don't want to just to test it), but I'd have a hard time believing it wouldn't provide great protection. I'll have to update this review whenever I drop my phone. 2) Function: The button covers make a good contact with iPhones buttons and they're not too hard to press. The lip around the backside camera doesn't produce any flash glare. The lip around the screen make using the touch ID a bit annoying, but its a small trade off for the protection. Besides, you get use to it. 3) Style: This is a great marriage of function and looks. As a hybrid case it provides a good amount of protection, but isn't bulky. It's a sleek hi-tech look. The slot for the back-side camera is unique and provides an opportunity for a contrasting accent of color and material. There are some great colors offered - many of them unique. Even though I liked several of the colors, I purchased one in white for it's clean modern look and as a contrast to my Space Gray phone. I highly recommend this case!

Fits my iPhone6 perfectly. It isn't as bulky as most iPhone cases and does the basic job of protecting it from standard falls. Looks neat and elegant and buttons are easy to access. I find the fingerprint scanning to be a tad impeded after fitting the case but fixed it by getting scanning my fingers sideways as well. Problem solved.