REBEL Case for iPhone 14 & 13 [Flex Series] Exposed Sides for Comfort, Aramid Fiber, Strong MagSafe Compatible, Protective Shockproof Corners, Upgraded Frameless Cover 6.1 Phone 2022 (Flex Black)

I've followed the progress of Phone Rebel for years but only purchased my first case in January right after receiving a new iPhone 14 Pro. I bought the flex case, desiring the open sides. It is extremely comfortable and makes the phone feel much smaller. At the same time, it is also extremely protective for 95% of drops. You will get micro-scratches on the sides of your phone, but at least with the stainless steel of the pro models, they are negligible.As the title suggests, this case protected my phone from a 40+ ft drop. I was rock climbing outdoors and accidentally left my phone in my pocket as I climbed. I had no idea until I was belaying down off the top of the rock face (about 45ish ft up) and my phone slid out of my pocket. It fell, bouncing off of rough rock on the way down, slamming into rough rock on the ground, and bouncing about 25 ft horizontally before stopping. The screen protector was shattered, but the phone only gained one tiny scratch. The case absorbed the entire impact of the fall, with a shallow gash in one corner, causing the phone to escape practically unscathed.So yes, I can confirm, EverythingApplePro's drop tests are legit. This phone case absorbed a 40 ft drop on rough rock with no issues. At the same time, the case is extremely well-designed for daily usability. Swiping up and down is easy as the case is flat at the top and bottom, protruding at the corners for protection. The only fault I've found is the edges on the back of the case are a little sharp, but if you use a Magsafe accessory it solves the issue. Speaking of Magsafe, these magnets are extremely strong, many times stronger than those on a cheap $13 case I got from Amazon, making my Magsafe wallet completely secure.Due to the fact that I am outdoor climbing frequently with the constant risk of dropping my phone sideways on jagged rock, I have decided to switch to a case with sides. Naturally, I bought the non-flex version of this case since I've had a great experience with the brand. The sides of the Rebel version are a tad slippery, but the buttons are very clicky and the overall feel remains solid, like the Flex version, but notably, the back is not sharp.

I will start off by saying this case has been with me for less than 12 hours, I will update this review depending on what happens next. The case itself looks stunning, it’s solid but not bulky and I love the way the buttons feel.. hands down the best button feel on a case I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had pitaka the last few years and decided to try something else and I am not yet convinced this is to replace Pitaka simply because of the back. This style CF is a fingerprint magnet, we all know that. However, unlike the Pitaka this back is also extremely slippery..and when holding the phone you notice it. The sides grip nicely with no issues so it’s almost like a mix of emotions..? Not sure. I’d love to keep this case because it is nice in every other aspect, but I do worry about the slip factor.1/13 UPDATE - 2 days later : the slippery factor goes away! Seriously I don’t know what kind of voodoo magic they use on this case, or I’ve gotten used to it now..? But the back no longer feels slippery and the case feels 100/10 to me now, nothing to even nitpick! Highly recommend.

I bought this because the cover that I originally had on my iPhone 14 covered up the buttons too much and it was very hard to access the buttons to either turn it off or to make other changes. while This seems to be the bare minimum, just a little bit of protection. It actually works quite well. It’s not fancy, but it is stylish and works well

The media could not be loaded.  I appreciate how much detail was put into making this case. You can look around the case and see from all the curves, texture changes and precise fit that this was drawn up on paper then put into production. Allot of thought and attention to detail was put into making this case.The case comes with black metal buttons and an included screen protector, which is a nice bonus and fits perfectly. No install frame included to help with precise alignment. Different color metal button options available for an additional purchase, wish we could choose what color we initially would receive.The more major issue I have with case is the front facing screen lip, sliding onto screen is very rough and not smooth gentle welcoming feeling to your finger. Sliding off screen feels allot smoother than when you slide finger onto screen. For some reason I feel this rough lip many times while using the phone. The lip on the corners sticks out even more which I do feel in hand when holding and handling phone.The lip is a great measure for protection but the roughness has to be addressed.The aramid fiber looks and feels amazing, very gentle and smooth to the touch. Over time you might need to use a needle to slide between the aramid fiber and joining case as there is a small seam where junk can get stuck into. Especially if u get sauce or something that like there and it drys.I understand why the sides were changed away from aramid fiber to provide an extra grip, which it does.Case feels solid in hand and the extra corner protection is a plus. I have no worry in my mind at all about damaging my phone when it is in this housing.The buttons are amazing as they do not rattle or move around and provide just a premium feeling when used. The cutouts are spot on as everything is perfect and provides the ample openings that u need around mute and power port.The MagSafe magnets secure to my MagSafe car mount and never have issues with phone failing off.So to summarize I would definitely put this case into the top 5 choices for the iPhone 14. I hope on a revised next gen version they just work on that rough feeling lip.** The posted video has both cases in review **FLEX seriesInnovative way of protecting which allows you to enjoy the workmanship of phoneThis design really sits in its own category because it offers extreme protection in the areas that are needed the most. When you drop your phone it either falls flat on its back, face or on the corners. This case has you covered with screen edge lips for screen protection as well as a thick included glass screen protector. The back also offers a protective rim around the camera to protect those lenses as well as on the edges to protect back. Very thought out engineering went into the design of this case. Where this case stands out from the rest is the ability to have you enjoy the true premium workmanship of the phone with not having to worry that you are walking around unprotected. Do to the protective pumps throughout this case it would be extremely difficult for a dent on the side of the phone unless you drop phone on it’s side, on an uneven surface. It does comes with flexible clear protectors to align with side buttons to offer side scratch protection from handling with a finger ring on. They also provide a quantity of three pairs so you have additional ones to change over time. I was never one to use the phone naked as I always worried about damaging but I am very excited that this case allows you to appreciate the phone in hand without the worry. Great job on the manufacturing and design of this case.

I purchased a UAG case first of all but found the MagSafe to be weak and the case overall bulky. I then moved to a Mous limitless but the fit was poor and and it felt very slippery. Then I decided I would give rebel a chance and it instantly blow me away. Fits right, buttons feel so responsive and has great protection. It’s been on my phone for a good amount of time and it has no issues whatsoever with appearance or durability. Very much recommend

Pros- great fit- great in hand feel- excellent tactile buttons- strong MagSafe magnets- feels lightweight but solid- raised edges for good screen protectionCons- not the grippiest case- lip around the camera is too small- build quality could be better

Good case and very strong magnet.

Great case but little bit slippery, need some grip in side

Very poor quality compared to Mous and Pitaka case I have.The aramid fiber at the back is not aligned properly (Red arrow) and the edge of the case (Blue arrow) scratches my hand. Premium price but low-quality product, very disappointing purchase. I will stick with Mous or Pitaka.