Catalyst Influence Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max, 2.5X Higher Drop Proof, Non-Slip Frosted Edges and Non Magsafe Crystal Clear Back, Raised Edges Protection, 30% Louder Forward Audio, Lanyard Included

The media could not be loaded. I bought this case to show off my iPhone 16 Pro, but was looking for more protection than a cheap slim crystal case. This Catalyst case looked pretty clean while still being rugged. I don’t like the military styling of some other rugged cases. This Catalyst Influence case feels really good in the hand. It has tapered edges on the bumper, which is way more comfortable for my fingers to wrap around, but it’s also easy to slip into my pockets. It’s hard to see, but the sides have a grippy texture that prevents it from slipping from my grasp.A few really stand out features, in my opinion:1. The bumper and corners feel SOLID. Like, break my table solid. I have zero fear of my phone breaking if I should ever drop it while in this case.2. The front screen and the camera lens on the back are well protected from scratches and bumps, but I’ll still add glass screen protectors just in case so I won’t ever need to replace them.3. The Camera Control button access: I saw some other cases that had a huge hole in the side but they had a lot of complaints because it was right where your thumb would go. I was a little worried, but after getting this case, the carve out for the Camera Control button is large enough for easy access and the shape is really comfortable and natural to hold.4. METAL BUTTONS! Like actual metal (aluminum?), not painted silver plastic. They feel so good! And the clickiness (is that a word?) is awesome. Makes me want to press the buttons like a fidget toy. The iPhone doesn’t like when I do that ☹️Overall, this case feels super solid. The fit is tight and perfect. It’s a big step up over my last case. It gives me confidence that my iPhone will be safe. That’s good news especially since I was too cheap to buy extra Apple Care hehe.One thing that annoyed me was the packaging. It looks nice, but I couldn’t open it up without tearing it. Not a big deal, but fair warning to be super careful opening it if you might need to return it for a refund. Doesn't matter to me since I’m going to keep this one.Edit: Just before I was about to post my review, I watched a YouTube video on my phone and only then did I realize the iPhone speaker sound is coming out of the FRONT, aimed right at me! I’ve never seen (heard?) another case do that!? Other cases just have holes at the bottom, and the sound shoots out straight, just like the regular iPhone without a case. Not bad but not always loud enough. This Catalyst Influence case redirects the audio out the front, so it actually sounds louder because it’s pointed right at me! Duuuuude. This is SO GOOD and way easier to hear for family Facetime calls, especially when there’s a lot of noise in the background!

Great phone case. This is my third Catalyst brand case. In the past I've had the waterproof version too but that one makes the phone much bigger and harder to hear. Had several other brands in between but this Catalyst has excellent drop protection. In general, it is a little slick if laying on smooth surface but it has small grooves on the edges to aid in gripping. The forward-facing speakers are a game changer. Makes the volume so much louder when listening to music, facetiming, or watching TV. Highly recommend.

The only thing I would change about this case is the cutout for the charging hole. I wish it was bigger as some of my charging cords don’t fit. Other than that the case is perfect.

There is a separate lens cover for the camera lenes and mine just "broke apart" I didn't drop it or anything else --seems like a design flaw. I've spent 15 minutes looking online for a number ot call the company and there is basically no customer support for Catalyst, What do I do now?

I really like this case because it’s so much easier to turn the ringer off with the rotary button on this case. I wish for my iPhone 14 Pro Max that they had more color choices but in time I’ll be getting the newest iPhone so until then, I’ll enjoy this black case. Please make bright pretty colors for us that don’t want manly cases. I did buy the add on hot pink buttons and strap so that I can at least have a bit of color. It’s not the beefiest case I’ve had but I think it’s adequate. I’ll definitely buy more of these in the future.

I ordered a catalyst case for my se 2020 back then. Love the lanyard. Protection was great. A lil smooth and slippery when damp. This new case has gripps on the sides!! You can choose which corner lanyard or tie goes in. Buttons improved,! Only sad part is lack of color choices. I enjoyed the pink trim with clear back to display a skin i chose. This is frosted. I still ordered a skin and will see how it shows through. Only had a week so hopefully this protects as well as other case! I definitely put last phone to drop test , not on purpose and phone survived and case did too. hopefully this case is as impressive as last one I had!! The new design also seems to make it louder and sounds clear! Happy so far!!!

NOT DURABLE AT ALL. The first 6 months were great but once the ringer knob broke off at the 6 month mark it was all downhill from there. The sides of the case started to separate and also the bumper guard for the cameras started to peel off too. Everytime I have to take the case off whether it’s for cleaning or changing the screen protector the case seems to come apart even more. Its a shame I wanted to spoil myself with a decent case after years of buying cheap generic $20 cases but neither of those have ever let me down like this one

as the 16 pro is a relatively new phone, the options are somewhat limited - I typically get a waterproof Catalyst case, but not yet available. Also, screen protection is not provided with this case. It feels a little sleeker than the waterproof cases.