Skinit has released a new line of MagSafe-compatible impact cases for the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring a color palette dubbed “Bluesteel.” The cases, designed with a dual-layer construction and impact-resistant polycarbonate shell, aim to provide robust protection without compromising wireless charging or connectivity.
The Bluesteel color is described as a “mild blue mix with a shade of grey,” intended as a neutral accessory for Apple’s newest flagship phone. Skinit’s cases include open ports for seamless connectivity and are manufactured in the USA, with a production time of two to three business days. Shipping is free for orders exceeding $100, though international deliveries may capture between 10 and 14 business days.
The new cases join a growing market of protective accessories leveraging Apple’s MagSafe technology. Similar products, such as the Gear4 ZAGG Wembley Palette, also utilize advanced impact protection materials like D3O to enhance durability. The Wembley Palette, available for previous iPhone models including the 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12, and 12 mini, offers up to 10 feet (3 meters) of drop protection, reinforced in areas most susceptible to impact – the top, bottom, and sides.
Mophie’s Wembley Palette D3O Ultimate Impact Protection Case also employs D3O technology, a material initially developed for military and athletic applications, to provide impact resistance. Independent testing to military standards and quality control assessments, including abrasion and color transfer tests, are conducted to ensure product integrity. However, the Mophie case is currently sold out.
Hanogram’s Petal Palette Impact Guard Bumper Case offers another alternative, focusing on purchase protection and dedicated customer service. The Skinit case, like its competitors, emphasizes 360-degree protection, including a raised front bezel to safeguard the screen, and boasts doubled drop protection through its dual-layered hard shell with a shock-absorbing liner.
Product specifications for the Skinit Bluesteel case list a weight of 3.00 units and dimensions of 6.33 x 3…., though the full dimensional data is incomplete. The case is specifically designed for compatibility with the 2024 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.
