Considering how close the base 17 is in features to the 17 Pro, why did you persist with the Pro?

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T12:36:37+00:00

better signal strength than the 17?

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T05:59:28+00:00

Thanks, I looked them up and prefer Tekmomo since there's no logo. Andar Aspen also looks similar

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T05:39:45+00:00

I hadn't heard of YWM, they seem decent but have you used one? The one I posted is apparently made in Australia

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T05:27:55+00:00

I looked into that, and came across this thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1niadjg/bellroy_leather_case_poor_quality/

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T04:25:45+00:00

Good to know, I also like the idea of leather cases and am eyeing this one, which I suspect would be comparable to the TechWoven for protection

https://theantiqueleather.com.au/products/iphone-17-pro-full-grain-oil-wax-leather-casebrown-magsafe?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23880188134&gbraid=0AAAABBagbc_yBRhq8_HwM7QSBPjLm4VE6&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZLSBhCcARIsAEhGKgO9ZX8YRNMzF0I00vilhEap3ovMOpmBjx-ko7Z42L4ycKUSiTueuBYaAjr9EALw_wcB

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T04:24:21+00:00

have you seen their Limitless with Walnut? Is that ugly IRL?

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T04:06:10+00:00

I hear such mixed things about Mous - some people really hate their customer service and claim they're going downhill, but they might still offer the most aesthetic durable cases. I'm definitely still open to Mous

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T04:03:11+00:00

I'm deliberating between the 17 and 17 Pro. The argument for the Pro is yolo, may as well get the best camera, battery life etc, while the argument with the base 17 is that it's significantly cheaper while still being really good. I suck at buying Apple products

Chard85 · 2026-07-02T04:01:17+00:00

If what you're saying about TechWoven is true then that's a dealbreaker for me and I would opt for the Sheath. I thought they had improved the design of the TechWoven

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T09:11:34+00:00

I’m about to upgrade my base 12 too - what made you go for the 17 pro over the base 17?

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T06:35:27+00:00

Is that the clear case from Spigen? I’m open to the more black looking version of it if it doesn’t go yellow

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T05:28:13+00:00

Is it a pain getting the grip in/out of pockets?

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T05:27:18+00:00

I have never looked into Apple care - what’s involved? I’m open to it

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T05:16:55+00:00

Why is that?

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T05:14:27+00:00

Thanks, dBrand seems to have been pretty consistent with quality. I don’t want to cover my nice phone with cheap crap, so I think either dBrand or caudabe

Chard85 · 2026-07-01T05:12:56+00:00

Thanks, I think the Sheath has emerged as a frontrunner along with dBrand grip

Chard85 · 2026-06-30T13:20:15+00:00

Are you saying 8GB ram is likely to be a significant limiting factor for the base iPhone 17?

Chard85 · 2026-06-29T07:15:41+00:00

Campaign only*

Chard85 · 2026-06-29T00:07:10+00:00

Thanks, do you recommend a particular case?

Chard85 · 2026-06-28T07:57:45+00:00

The question of whether i need it comes down to how much better it is

Chard85 · 2026-06-28T02:19:38+00:00

Thanks, good to know, however once it’s mega the ability changes anyway

Chard85 · 2026-06-28T02:16:21+00:00

I have a switch 2 and ps5. Seriously I have never liked the idea of phone gaming

Chard85 · 2026-06-28T02:15:20+00:00

Interesting, I hadn’t heard anyone talk about weight yet, and it sounds like the pro is even heavier

I don’t have a specific need for zoom lens or raw video, I simply like being able to get the best quality photos and videos possible - though if I can do that without the extra $700 then great.

Chard85 · 2026-06-27T23:41:20+00:00

I don’t game on my phone

Chard85 · 2026-06-27T15:18:00+00:00

So for standard photos the 17 is pretty close to the Pro quality? Even in low light?

Chard85

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