Veil - iPhone 13 mini

The Caudabe Veil case for the iPhone 13 Mini is exactly what I was looking for. It’s super thin and doesn’t add bulk, but still gives decent protection from scratches. I love how it keeps the phone’s sleek design intact and has just the right amount of grip. It’s perfect if you want something minimal and simple without compromising the look of the phone.

Wish it was still available for the 12mini.

I was worried the Veil was too thin and not protective enough, but it has really impressed me. I am about to place my 3rd order for a Veil in 1 year, for reference. I have absolutely destroyed these cases so far with extreme wear and drops. The worst was a 4ft fall at 35mph where it slid on the road for another ~30ft. One corner of the case was fractured and the lip on the front screen was cracked as well. The phone itself got a small scuff under the fractured corner. After that fall, I concluded the Veil can handle my use case for at least 1 hard accident per case, and that is absolutely worth $30 to me.

As for aesthetics, it checks every box I could dream of. The soft texture and finger-feel embraces the Gaussian style of iOS and just completes the handheld experience of Apple products. It feels perfect for the phone and looks the part.

First time I’ve had a low profile case that truly doesn’t add bulk. It looks and feels the same as no case, except for that subtle texture which really does glue the phone to your hand. I’ve only dropped my phone once in the month I’ve had it and that’s down from like almost daily.

I drop my phone from my night stand and maybe a fumble during the day a couple times a month. Mix in alcohol and that average may tick up a bit. Bottom line, I am you stereotypical phone user. I have bought approximately 5 of these cases. The wear and tear is 3 months before you are start to see some serious degrade at the corners of the case. By six months, the case has seen better days and it is struggling to maintain a snug fit. I have complained about the quick deterioration. The only solution is to "upgrade" to one of their more robust case. Thus, making my phone a brick in my pocket and loses any aesthetic appeal brought by Caubade... This defeats the entire reason for why I was attracted to Caubade products in the first place.

Love the frosted look. Easier to grab. Doesn't get oily. I've tried 5 different cases and this one is the best.