Okay, so I just got the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. It’s a beast, right? But man, it’s slippery! I knew I needed some protection but I hate those bulky cases. So I thought, why not a bumper? Keep it slim, show off that sweet titanium, but still give it some cushion for the pushin’.
First things first, I hit up the internet to see what my options were. Found this one brand, AOPNN, that made an aluminum frame bumper. Sounded tough, looked pretty sleek in the pictures. The description talked about it being an “Aluminum Frame Metal Bumper,” which seemed legit.
I was almost sold, then I read about another one called RhinoShield. It had some good reviews, and people were calling it the “Editor’s Choice.” That’s gotta mean something, yeah? It seemed simple enough, but effective. I mean, the whole point is to protect the phone without adding a ton of bulk.
Then things got interesting. I found some other ones on this site, and they had all these customized designs. Not gonna lie, some of them looked pretty cool. There were some of them are unique and made by hand.
I went back and forth for a while, but I kept coming back to the idea of a simple, sturdy bumper. Something that would do the job without being too flashy. Finally, I decided to order the AOPNN bumper. It just seemed like the right mix of protection and style. Plus, there were only 17 left in stock and they’re also doing something about sustainability, so I’m not just getting a phone case.
It arrived a few days later. Putting it on was a breeze, it just snapped right into place. The phone still felt great in my hand, not too much bigger or heavier. And that aluminum frame? Felt solid. I’m pretty sure if I dropped it, the phone would be just fine.
- Look for options
- Choose one
- Order it
- Try it on the phone
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I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and I’m happy with my choice. No accidental drops yet, knock on wood, but I feel a lot better knowing my phone has some protection. And hey, it still looks pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.