I use the modular system: case, tripod and bike mount. The case is built solidly, feels secure in hand — and if I were to drop the phone, as if it would soundly protect the phone. Tired of buying cheap Amazon cases just for the stand, added the magnetic tripod for hands free viewing and reading, and it works fantastically. Pleased with the purchase, gone are the days of going through half a dozen cheap cases over a 3-year period with a new phone. Expect this one to last (feels like it will) the three years I’ll have the 17 Pro Max.
The GNAR case looks cool and feels great in hand. Unfortunately, I had to return mine. Not sure if my screen protector (Spigen AluminaCore) made the phone too bulky, but I literally could not get the case on my phone. Every way I tried, the buttons were super hard to press which made it feel like the case wasn’t on right. Echoing everyone else, the lip on the front of the phone does feel really small.
Yes, it’s marketed as a rugged case but you still need to use a good quality screen protector and recommend using a metal camera bump cover that sticks to the iPhone 17promax. Overall love this case. Buttons and feel are great. Only thing I would change is I would like a 100% rubber texturized back just like what’s on the sides instead of the smooth backing.
I’ve been using peak design, phone case cases and attachment system systems for my mountain bike for years. I recently got an upgraded phone and of course had to upgrade my case. There was never a doubt I was going get something from peak. True to form this is an amazing case in seamlessly works with all my existing accessories from peak I’m a very happy customer of this brand. I will say the MagSafe on this phone case is very strong compared to other cases and the phone with no case. That would the physical attachment system gives me peace of mind when mountain biking.