Speck’s website has feature that allows you to be notified, via email, when the case is back in stock. The one I was given for review is “Raspberry/Dark Raspberry/Peacock, and must be very popular because when I looked, it was out of stock. This may also be one of the lightest single layer cases I’ve tested. Again, like the FabShell, the volume up and down buttons are not marked with “+” and “-”. Like most all cases these days, there is a blackened edge around the camera aperture to absorb glare/reflections. The flexible, plastic waistband/hinge looks and feels like it will be reasonably durable.
But with a little effort, one can get the hang of it. The soft inner liner makes it a bit difficult to slide the iPhone into and out of it. However, Speck also has the CandyShell Grip line with added ribs. The material used for this case has a great feel, and seems grippy enough. (Note, there are several different cases in the “CandyShell” line. Unlike the FabShell cases which have a soft, fabric-like, textured feel, the CandyShell cases are smooth, supple, and grippy. Speck’s lettering on this case isn’t nearly as obnoxious as it is on the FabShell case. Nine different multi-color designs to chose from. The flip-back design also allows the edge to have a good wrap-around bezel that protects the iPhone if placed face down.Ī soft inner layer that keeps the iPhone from geting scratched.Ī soft but strong, pliable design that offers good protection thanks to two layers.
Then you begin to notice the details.Ī flip-back that allows the phone to be inserted securely, and doubles as a kickstand. This case looks deceptively simple at first. There are nine two-tone combos to chose from. A flip-back panel allows docking without removing the case and also makes it easy to insert the iPhone. The Speck CandyShell Flip case for iPhone 5 packs a lot of features into a slim, colorful case.