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I like my previous Benks ArmorAir Case For iPhone 16 Pro Max because it is solid and lightweight. But sadly, I am not as careful with my iPhone as I thought I would be.

Famous last words in that post:

Generally, I have always been careful with my phone; hence, this case suits me well. I have been using this case as my daily driver since.

And when I wrote this about the Benks ArmorAir Case:

If you notice, the lip of the case doesn’t overlap with the edges of the screen. So, if you drop your phone, I am certain your screen protector will take the hit and crack, while the titanium frame of your iPhone might be able to avoid scratches.

That happened to me. My iPhone 16 Pro Max slides down from my sofa, causing my Benks GlassWarrior Sapphire Screen Protector to crack.

Before this new crack line, there was also an unexplained crack line that I thought was a scratch. I wrote to Benks, showing them the picture. They told me it was a crack, not a scratch, as their screen protector doesn’t scratch easily. Despite not being their fault, they are kind enough to send me a replacement Benks GlassWarrior Sapphire Screen Protector.

I am not fated to use a minimalistic case. So, I asked Benks to see if they can send me the Benks ArmorPro Case For iPhone 16 Pro Max, which they agreed.

Benks ArmorPro Case For iPhone 16 Pro Max retails for S$49.24 on Lazada and S$46.16 on Shopee.

Alternatively, if you are outside countries where Lazada or Shopee operates, you can get it directly from Benks for US$39.99. You can apply the coupon code lesterchan15, which will entitle you to a 15% discount storewide, dropping the price to about US$33.99. Price excludes shipping.

Benks ArmorPro Case is the Benks ArmorAir Case with a TPU frame offering complete protection for your iPhone.

With the Benks ArmorPro Case, you get the best of both worlds: the solid and lightweight back from the Benks ArmorAir Case and the TPU protection of the phone’s frame.

Benks ArmorPro Case weighs 43g vs Benks ArmorAir of 27.5g.

If you notice, all the buttons are covered except for the camera control.

I am not a fan of the button covers because if you look closely, there are gaps.

Compared to Benks ArmorAir, the case now has a lip surrounding the screen protector’s edges, preventing it from cracking easily. Though I wish the lip could be slightly higher.

Similar to Benks ArmorAir, there are also magnets inside the Benks ArmorPro case, making it compatible with MagSafe accessories. The magnetic strength is equally strong for both cases.

In hindsight, I should have gotten the Benks ArmorPro Case from the start, as I overestimated my carefulness.