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This case makes your iPhone feel caseless [Hands-on]

Over the years, I have tried 100s of iPhone cases, from rugged cases to leather cases, clear cases, and multifunctional wallet cases. And while these cases have their time and place, I always come back to the same type of case as my favorite: thin iPhone cases. There is just something about keeping the iPhone feeling like an iPhone that makes it enjoyable to use long-term. So when I saw Moft was releasing their new Movas Frame case, I had to give it a try. It was designed to be slim, light, and minimal while still adding protection. I’ve been using it for a few weeks, and here is what you should know.

Moft Movas Frame

Let’s start off with the specs on paper and what you get. The case is built for people who want to protection while keeping the feel of the phone as close as possible to being caseless. Here are the specs:

  • 2.3mm thin and only 28g in weight
  • Combination of vegan leather, PC frame, and TPU materials
  • Built-in MagSafe magnets

The key design element of the case is its open-edge design. Moft has leaned heavily into the idea that this case should feel as close as possible to not using a case at all, while still being able to give you the benefits of having a Magsafe case. Moft was able to do this exceptionally well. It strikes a balance between feeling your phone and having peace of mind, knowing that if it does take a hard drop, it will survive. The case was also designed to work alongside Moft’s ecosystem of Magsafe products like their stand, wallet, and quick-release lanyard.

My thoughts

As I mentioned, I’ve been using this case for about two weeks now, and I love it. It is simple, yet unique. It can protect my iPhone 17 Pro from large drops onto concrete thanks to its TPU corners, all while still being fashionable. They have also added enough of a lip to the case so that when your phone is face down, the display does not touch the surface. Also, due to the material choices, the case feels both rigid while being able to bend slightly, which helps with the longevity of the case.

The open-edge design is what really sets this apart. Instead of button covers and camera control cutouts, they just left both sides completely exposed. I really like this. In day-to-day use, it makes it feel like you don’t really have a case on. You get easier, more tactile access to all your buttons, like the volume, action, and others. In terms of protection on the sides, of course, you are more susceptible to some scuffs and scratches, but when it comes to drops, the corners act as another lip. So if you place the case down on its side, the actual phone will not touch any surface.

Overall, I think this case does a great job of walking that line between protection, slimness, and aesthetics.

Pricing & availability

The Moft Movas Frame case is available today on Amazon for $49. The case comes in two color variants: Misty Cove/Cement and Soothing Mist/Sunrise (this is the one I am using). If you have the cosmic orange iPhone, then the Soothing Mist/Sunrise has orange corners that match nicely! These cases are being made for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

If you are looking for a new case for your iPhone that is thin, sleek, offers plenty of protection, and features ultra-strong magnets, then this case is one you need to consider.

What do you think of the design? Would you use this case? Let’s discuss below

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Avatar for Fernando Silva Fernando Silva

Fernando Silva started off his professional career in the enterprise technology space with his primary focus being moving large organizations from onsite legacy technologies to a more modern cloud infrastructure. All the technologies he dealt with were mostly in the Microsoft arena but he was always a lover of Apple at heart.