A lightweight, stylish iPhone 16 Pro Max case for everyday use.
buy from amazonI am strictly entrenched within the iPhone case-protected camp and directly opposed to an au natural, free-roaming iPhone. Due to the smartphone’s price and my desire to maintain tech in a near-mint state, I tend to favor protection over visual appeal. However, one of the biggest complaints voiced about phone cases is the inability to appreciate the natural beauty and color of the iPhone. Many cases provide solid back and side panels, which prevent the user from viewing the newest iPhone colors. The only visible area is the small segment within the camera cutout. Luckily, the UAG PLYO may bridge the gap between the two camps and create a best-case scenario for both worlds.
The UAG PLYO iPhone 16 Pro Max case arrived in a 4 5/8 inches wide by 7 3/4 inches tall by 13/16 inches thick hanging style retail package. The cover panel displayed an emergency-cone orange UAG logo along the top, a hexagonal featurette icon along the left edge (16 Ft Drop Tested, Built-in Magnet, Rugged Anti-Yellowing Technology), and the PLYO name along the bottom rim of the main octagonal cutout. The cover’s main feature was the open layout, which allowed direct interaction with the clear case. Both side panels listed the UAG name in one corner and a “BUILT TO GO FURTHER” slogan in the opposite corner.
The rear panel listed the UAG name/logo, the PLYO name, and then provided a rooftop scene with a female holding a phone. Like the previously reviewed Monarch, Civilian, and Pathfinder cases, the image did not provide a purpose for the user. The building, windows, and rooftop view overpowered the small size of the lady and the phone. Beneath the image, you will find a paragraph detailing the phone’s features. You will also find information about the STD 810G 516.6J drop protection, a QR code, five product feature icons (Impact Resistant Soft Core, Built-In Magnet for MagSafe, Air-Soft Corners, Oversized Tactile Buttons, Protective Screen Surround), product manufacturing labels, and UPC barcode. I liked the clean white background, the orange accents, and black font.
I slid the inner tray downward and removed the 1.8-ounce, 3 5/16 inches wide by 6 9/16 inches tall by 9/16 inches thick case. I was impressed with the clear, smooth back panel, the white hexagonal MagSafe plate, and the bold white UAG name along the bottom rear of the case. At the top left of the case, you will find a 1 9/16 inches wide by 1 5/8 inches tall by 1/16 inches thick raised camera bezel. The flat back plate was recessed slightly (~1/32 of an inch) and allowed the edges to extend slightly above the flat back plate. There were no raised foot pads to elevate the base of the phone like the Monarch case. However, after looking at the difference, I believe the slightly angled resting position lifted the camera away from the table’s surface. Instead of resting flat, the lower bezel edge lifted/angled the entire camera slightly higher than the table or counter.
I turned the case over, pressed the right edge of my iPhone 16 Pro Max into the case, and then pressed the top, power-button side, and bottom edges. The right side panel had three raised, reactive buttons with a nice click-feel. The action button had a 3/16 inches wide by 1/4 inches long by 1/16 inches thick raised button, while the volume up/down buttons measured 1/2 inches long by 3/16 inches wide by 1/16 inches thick. Like the action button, each volume button had an acrylic-crystallized, clear, raised button with a refreshing, actionable, reactive, fun click. The left side panel had a 3/4 inches long by 3/16 inches wide by 1/16 inches thick power button and a 5/16 inches long by 1/4 inches tall camera button cutout.
The cutout had beveled side panels and a thin, rigid segment adjacent to the screen. I liked the material of the screen segment better than the Pathfinder and Civilian cases because the PLYO case segment felt more robust and less flimsy. The bottom edges of the case had a 5/16 inches high by 1/4 inches long USB-C cutout and flanking speaker cutouts. The more petite, left cutout measured 3/8 inches long by 1/8 inches tall, while the opposite cutout measured 9/16 inches long by 1/8 inches tall. Lastly, each of the lower edges had a lanyard cutout.
This past weekend, while out to dinner with my two sons, my 13-year-old accidentally knocked my phone out of my hand and onto the restaurant’s concrete floor. Although below the maximum 16-foot drop rating, the ~4-foot non-controlled drop provided a real-world test of the PLYO’s protection. The phone landed obliquely onto the bottom corner, bounced, and then landed on the back of the phone. Despite the protective shell, I was still worried about the drop and potential damage. I was pleased to find that there was no damage to the case or to the phone.
The PLYO’s rounded edges meshed more with the Civilian design than the more angled and heavily armored Monarch and Pathfinder cases. I can understand the reasoning behind the differences and felt that the rounded PLYO’s edges better matched the casual theme. The 1/8 inches raised, protective screen bezels molded nicely into the side panels. I liked that the thicker raised buttons added a faceted diamond-like appearance to the case without detracting from the phone’s innate design. The clear case benefited from the anti-white technology. The surface did not have a sticky, tacky feel, like other silicone case brands I have tested previously, and it did not attract fingerprints/lint. Ultimately, I was impressed that the clear case added a shiny outer coat while allowing the beauty of the iPhone to shine through. The screen protection, camera protection, and 16-foot drop protection provided a nice defensive bonus.
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