This is the Arc Pulse for iPhone 17 Pro Max, and it’s easily one of the coolest minimalist bits of kit I’ve tried. It’s not a full case at all—your sides and back are exposed—but you get machined aluminium corner protection, a recessed camera area, and a proper statement look that shows off the phone.
Pros
+Looks unbelievable and shows off the phone’s colour
+Aerospace-grade aluminium feel with quality machining
+Corner lip lets me place the phone face down (even with a screen protector)
+Recessed camera area helps when placing the phone down
+Apple MagSafe charger sits perfectly
Cons
-Expensive for what it is
-No real side/back/front protection like a normal case
-Some larger MagSafe chargers can sit on the bottom piece and lift slightly
-Metal can chip/patina if you place it down on rough surfaces