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Photive Hybrid iPhone 5 Bumper Case - Designed for The New iPhone 5 - Black

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,681 ratings

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Brand Photive
Compatible Phone Models iPhone 5
Color Black
Compatible Devices iPhone 5
Item dimensions L x W x H 5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches

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4.1 out of 5 stars
1,681 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fit, quality, and appearance of the cell phone case. They mention it fits well, is well-made, and provides good protection without adding bulk. Some are also happy with the value for money and functionality. However, some customers have reported that the port is fragile and breaks easily.

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474 customers mention "Fit"389 positive85 negative

Customers like the fit of the cell phone case. They mention the lightning cable fits right in without problems, the bumper around the case is big enough to protect the phone, and it has a nice huge PVC rim around the front.

"...No problem getting the lightning plug to work. The bumper around the case is big enough to protect the phone. I like the colors you can choose...." Read more

"...It looks good.It fits wellIt is priced nicely.Has been modified so no more power cable issues...." Read more

"...It has a nice huge rim PVC (not rubber) around the front and a smaller rim around the back which means the screens is very well protected...." Read more

"...The case is still a very good fit and the lightning cable has no problem sticking and staying in...." Read more

380 customers mention "Looks good"301 positive79 negative

Customers like the appearance of the cell phone case. They mention it's minimal, well-designed, and has nice cutouts. Customers also appreciate that the colors blend well with the colors of the phone. The outside has a high gloss black shine, and the front/back has a nice matte finish to match.

"...I like the colors you can choose. The price was half that of the kiosks and 1/3 that of the Apple Store...." Read more

"This product has a number of good things going for it:It looks good.It fits wellIt is priced nicely...." Read more

"...4 had SLIGHTLY better design here, but this bumper case has very nice cutouts and the button-covers protect the phone's buttons while providing a..." Read more

"...My biggest problem with the Poetic Illuminate was while it looked sleek and protected the unit, it killed my signal strength as the case was a..." Read more

377 customers mention "Quality"302 positive75 negative

Customers like the quality of the cell phone case. They mention it's well-made, minimalist, and doesn't detract from the aesthetics of the iPhone. Some appreciate that it has a little give and is a good option for those who like to see the back design.

"...It is perfect. The buttons work effortlessly and the quality is excellent. No problem getting the lightning plug to work...." Read more

"...For ~$10, it's a nice, light bumper case that fits well and offers some reasonable protection...." Read more

"...The bumper is a good option for those that like to see the back design of the iphone...." Read more

"...If you're looking for a high quality accessory, I would recommend that you look elsewhere." Read more

283 customers mention "Phone protection"239 positive44 negative

Customers like the phone protection the case provides. They mention it provides good protection without adding bulk and weight. Customers also appreciate that it provides safety for falls, the rubber edges protect the iPhone, and the plastic border gives them a better grip. They also say it's durable and scratch-resistant.

"...~$10, it's a nice, light bumper case that fits well and offers some reasonable protection...." Read more

"...front and a smaller rim around the back which means the screens is very well protected...." Read more

"...As for protection i guess that is to be determined. It does cover the edges of the glass which seems to be the main reason these break when dropped...." Read more

"...The Bumper also protects the front and back of the phone from bits of grit or whatnot when the phone is laid on a surface because it raises the..." Read more

220 customers mention "Value for money"220 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the cell phone case. They mention it's well-made, has a nice rubber feel with a good grip, and superior tactile buttons.

"...It looks good.It fits wellIt is priced nicely.Has been modified so no more power cable issues...." Read more

"...So, if you're looking for the basic functionality for a good price, this will probably do the job for you...." Read more

"...Bottom line, this is inexpensive plastic, but not so inexpensive that is cheap and i dont see it breaking...." Read more

"...Edit on 9/21/12: Updating to 5 stars. Fits is right on. Good value no nonsense bumper. Adding new pictures...." Read more

145 customers mention "Functionality"129 positive16 negative

Customers like the functionality of the cell phone case. They mention it serves two functions very well, has a low profile, and works great as a minimalist bumper. They also appreciate that the buttons line up well, so pushing them in return works well.

"...The volume and power buttons line up well, so pushing them in return works well. They are a hard rubber vs the metal ones on the apple bumper...." Read more

"...All of the buttons and cut outs are well designed and function properly. The Sleep button is a bit tight but not enough to cause me much concern...." Read more

"...I highly recommend this bumper! Looks good. Works good. Been posting as such on FaceBook and Twitter too. No problems or complaints!!..." Read more

"...Overall, I am as giddy as a school girl over this - price, fit, functionality! Just wonderful!" Read more

237 customers mention "Buttons ease of press"76 positive161 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the buttons' ease of pressing. Some mention they work really well, while others say the plastic buttons are hard to push.

"...that they did carry, but found them either too flimsy or too difficult to use the buttons (one case took all my strength to push the volume button)...." Read more

"...Fit is good. Buttons work well...." Read more

"...The plastic buttons are hard to pushand a major setback:..." Read more

"...The buttons are a little bit cheaper (not apple quality) but you can feel that the will last as long as the phone will...." Read more

698 customers mention "Breakage rate"146 positive552 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the breakage rate of the cell phone case. They mention the port is fragile, the bottom case will break easily, and the case doesn't have much integrity. The plastic on the bottom was starting to weaken and show cracks. Customers also say the quality is not great and the two materials began to separate on the bottom.

"...of their bumper cases looked very much like my old Apple case, it was flimsy and the bumper that goes around the screen was tiny and would not..." Read more

"...Sad to see it is 2nd revision with weak area around the port but still ordering a replacement and hoping it lasts as long as the first one." Read more

"...FWIW, I had a Speck CandyShell for my iPhone 4S, and it broke there on the screen side for the same reason - lack of material - but it never..." Read more

"...an aluminum bumper case for the phone around Xmas time, which is durable, scuff resistant, and allows for a thin frame without sacrificing strength." Read more

Fit is right, cutouts aren't. (Updated: 2nd version is better but has new problem)
3 out of 5 stars
Fit is right, cutouts aren't. (Updated: 2nd version is better but has new problem)
This is for the first version of the case, which I received before the iphone 5 was launched:I purchased and received this bumper case before I received my iphone, I was a little concerned that it might not fit right but took the chance since it's not very expensive. I received my new phone today, the bumper is a very good fit. The thing that I'm unhappy with is that the cutout at the base of the case for the new power connector is too small. The port itself is accessible but the plastic edges of the case come right up to the edge of the hole (the female receptacle on the phone itself); this causes the cable connector's housing (the plastic part past the metal on the male end of the cable) to get blocked. This prevents you from pushing the cable connector in all the way unless you push really hard, then it tends to push itself back out. This is easily fixed with a little bit of cutting, but it's obviously not going to look as good if I do it with an xacto blade versus what it would look like if it was properly cut out by the factory.Updated 1/30/13 - Fix with a new problem.Photive posted a comment under this review stating that they had come out with a second revision to the case which included a cutout for the lightning connector which I complained about in my original review. They offered a free replacement case after I had sent them an email at Support@Photive.com with my Amazon order number and requesting a replacement case. When I received the replacement, I was pleased to note that the area for the lightning connector had been significantly widened. The case is still a very good fit and the lightning cable has no problem sticking and staying in. After about a month of everyday use, the hard plastic region of the bumper is getting scuffed (this was the same experience I had with the original case) and the area that was cut back for the expanded lightning connector has cracked on one side. By cutting back the hard plastic that makes up the frame of the case in order to make the cutout larger, the frame is much thinner in that area and is not as strong as the original. I had purchased an aluminum bumper case for the phone around Xmas time, which is durable, scuff resistant, and allows for a thin frame without sacrificing strength.
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Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
I had a bumper case I purchased from the Apple Store. It was exactly what I needed. After about a year the buttons fell off so that I couldn't use the phone with the case on. I went back to the Apple Store to buy another case, but they no longer sell Apple branded bumper cases. I tried the bumper cases that they did carry, but found them either too flimsy or too difficult to use the buttons (one case took all my strength to push the volume button). I then tried the little kiosks in the shopping mall that sell phone cases, but while one of their bumper cases looked very much like my old Apple case, it was flimsy and the bumper that goes around the screen was tiny and would not protect my phone. In the case of both the Apple Store and the kiosks, the price was quite hight. Finally I checked Amazon and found this case. It is perfect. The buttons work effortlessly and the quality is excellent. No problem getting the lightning plug to work. The bumper around the case is big enough to protect the phone. I like the colors you can choose. The price was half that of the kiosks and 1/3 that of the Apple Store. All in all, I highly recommend this case and would buy it again. Five stars.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012
This product has a number of good things going for it:

It looks good.
It fits well
It is priced nicely.
Has been modified so no more power cable issues.

and a few minor setbacks:

Not a good fell to it, the "rubber" really a rough plastic.
The plastic buttons are hard to push

and a major setback:

With the fixed power port, the lower part is way too thin and i keep collapsing it out of the way whenever there is any pressure on it; for example powering it on and off using one hand. I have no expectation this case will last.

As the first bumper I could find for iPhone 5 and so early on, the four stars are deserved. I'm sure when the third revision of the case comes the lower part will be tweaked again so it works with the new power cord and stays in place like the ones for iPhone 4/4S do.

Update: I'm upping the starts from 4 to 5. Mine lasted from Sept 2012 until May 2013 which is much longer than I expected. Sad to see it is 2nd revision with weak area around the port but still ordering a replacement and hoping it lasts as long as the first one.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2012
Received early November. They have clearly fixed the issue with the lightning connector as I had no problems making the connection. Fit is good. Buttons work well. Only "issue" is probably related to why the lightning connector didn't fit in the first place - the bottom is really flexible, because with the speakers, the headphone jack, and port, there's basically a giant cutout section. When you are talking about a case this thin that's also just a bumper, there's very little material to provide any sort of structural rigidity. I'll be interested to see how that holds up. If you are someone that swaps cases regularly (like you use a wallet case sometimes, or a heavier duty case sometimes) I can see this being more of an issue. In regular use, I don't believe there should be regular stress on the plastic there. But it's definitely a weakness. FWIW, I had a Speck CandyShell for my iPhone 4S, and it broke there on the screen side for the same reason - lack of material - but it never affected my use of the case in a meaningful way. I just know that some people are insane about what they expect. For ~$10, it's a nice, light bumper case that fits well and offers some reasonable protection. I think a matte-finish would have been nicer for the hard plastic exterior band, but other than that, can't really see what could be improved.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012
This case is definitely my favorite one i have bought/found for the iphone 5. It honestly fits perfectly and makes the iphone look just as beautiful with it on as it does with no case. The bumper is a good option for those that like to see the back design of the iphone. I was kind of concerned about alignment of the buttons from some other reviewers but it honestly aligns perfectly. The buttons are a little bit cheaper (not apple quality) but you can feel that the will last as long as the phone will. It has a nice huge rim PVC (not rubber) around the front and a smaller rim around the back which means the screens is very well protected. If anyone else had an iphone 4/4s bumper and remembers the scratching that occurs on the metal band you can feel better about this one because it has the pvc rubber stuff along the inside of the case. As for the charging port on the bottom, I personally haven'y had any problems but i am using the stock lightning usb. A very solid case to make the iphone look sweet!(way better looking than a SC3 ;))

Top reviews from other countries

Money man
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2013
Came sober than expected and looks great on my phone. The price was less than expected and fit the phone well.
Saurabh Gupts
1.0 out of 5 stars Expensive product not upto the mark
Reviewed in India on July 7, 2014
Its a worst product....it is not comparable to the original bumper supplied by apple......Fits properbut plastic is of low quality
Adam Ramsay
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Case and Turnaround Time
Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2014
The car has been everything I've needed for protection, has held up well and was very affordable even with the shipping to eastern Canada. Very highly recommend!
Ian C
4.0 out of 5 stars Fits like a tight glove :)
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2013
The case is exactly what I wanted. Maybe more than a lot of other bumper cases, but this one fits very well, has survived a number of bumps and bruises. Small issue is that the plastic around the headphone port can interfere a bit with bulkier headphone adapter plugs, but I've never had to take the case off to make it work, sometimes requires a bit more of a push to get it working.
HARRY D
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2014
works well