iPhone 15 Pro Launch Accessory! Japan's DëFF DURO Kevlar Fiber Ultra-Slim & Light Case Standard Edition and MagSafe Special Edition First Look Unboxing / Review / Introduction by Marco 20231001

iPhone 15 Pro Launch Accessory! Japan's DeFF DURO Kevlar Fiber Ultra-Slim & Light Case Standard Edition and MagSafe Special Edition First Look Unboxing / Review / Introduction by Marco 20231001

DeFF, a Japanese phone accessory manufacturer actively expanding into the Taiwan market, recently announced the launch of accessories for the Apple iPhone 15 series. In addition to offering an 8x-hardness tempered glass protector and an all-in-one lens protector, the highly anticipated DURO Ultra Slim & Light Case series is launching in two versions: a Standard Edition and a MagSafe Special Edition Kevlar fiber ultra-slim & light case. This is a great option for Apple fans who love the feel of a bare phone and lightweight design.

The DeFF DURO series is made from 100% DuPont Kevlar material from the USA. Its thickness and weight are approximately 0.65mm/12g (Standard Edition) and 1.18mm/20g (MagSafe Special Edition). Its strength is five times that of steel of the same weight, while its weight is only half that of fiberglass, and it also offers heat resistance, anti-magnetic properties, impact resistance, and vibration damping. Because the manufacturing and processing of DuPont Kevlar fiber is complex and intricate, the case, thanks to a precise 3D design, is able to cover the entire phone, effectively reducing the risk of cracking from drops. With its excellent protective capability and lightweight build, it can be called the case that comes closest to the bare-phone feel. Unlike common carbon fiber material (made of carbon atoms), DuPont Kevlar uses an aromatic polyamide fiber material that does not interfere with 4G and 5G data communication, wireless charging, NFC communication, and other functions. This material is also widely used in high-strength, reliable, military-grade applications.

I'm honored to have gotten an early unboxing of Japan's DeFF DURO iPhone 15 series Standard Edition and MagSafe Special Edition Kevlar fiber ultra-slim & light cases ahead of the official launch date. Actually, I fell in love with this case's exceptional feel back when Sony Xperia first launched the DURO series. Because of the precise 3D design, the case fits the phone extremely closely, almost preserving the bare-phone feel while still offering protection — the exact opposite approach from cases on the market that emphasize thick, heavy-duty protection. This also proves the Japanese designers' demanding standards for product quality — after all, it's no easy task to develop a case that's both good-looking and practical without compromising the phone's original appearance.

#ProTip: What's the difference between the DeFF DURO iPhone 15 series Standard Edition and MagSafe Special Edition?
The difference lies in the camera module cutout. The Standard Edition uses an open design, compatible with lens protectors sold on the market, while the MagSafe Special Edition, in addition to using fiber to wrap the lens cutout area, also has an aluminum alloy frame embedded internally for double-layer protection, giving it a sleek appearance and exceptionally strong lens protection. The MagSafe Special Edition also incorporates a magnetic ring for enhanced attachment strength, making it well suited for use with in-car wireless charging mounts.

In addition, DeFF has developed different functional screen protectors tailored to user needs, using Dragontrail X flagship glass from Japan's AGC Corporation, one of the hardest chemically strengthened glasses in the world. Its hardness exceeds 9H on the pencil hardness scale, reaching over 7 on the Mohs hardness scale (a mineral hardness standard). The glass surface is treated with a multi-layer coating, offering smooth, effortless finger swiping while providing strong resistance to dirt — even oil and cosmetic residue can be wiped away with ease.

DeFF ULTRA HARD GLASS 8x-Hardness Tempered Glass Protector
Offers 8 times the hardness of soda-lime glass protectors, at a thickness of approximately 0.55mm, delivering exceptional screen protection.

DeFF SUPER TOUGH GLASS 8x-Hardness Tempered Glass Protector
The glass used in the "SUPER TOUGH GLASS" undergoes a special chemical strengthening process after conventional heat strengthening. Through this dual strengthening process, hardening is achieved across the entire surface, including the sides and edges. Offers 8 times the hardness of soda-lime glass protectors, at a thickness of approximately 0.4mm, delivering exceptional screen protection.

#ProTip
What does "dual hardening for increased strength" mean? Ordinary glass protectors only undergo heat strengthening — the glass is heated and then rapidly cooled, using the temperature differential between hot and cold to create a state where the outer and inner layers each bear compressive stress, thereby improving resistance to impact and twisting. DeFF's "TOUGH GLASS" series, on the other hand, undergoes a secondary strengthening process — after heat strengthening, a special chemical ion-exchange process is applied for a second round of hardening. Because tiny scratches can form on glass during the heat-strengthening process, the subsequent chemical ion-exchange treatment strengthens the bonding at the molecular level, comprehensively improving hardness across the glass, including the edges, and further increasing its durability.

Finally, for the iPhone 15 series, DeFF has also launched the "PREMIUM HYBRID CAMERA LENS COVER," an all-in-one lens protector available with a choice of aluminum alloy or clear acrylic base, with a sleek design that blends seamlessly and attractively with the iPhone. The glass component undergoes special secondary hardening and features a ceramic coating and an AR coating, reducing ghosting caused by external light. At approximately 0.3mm thick, it provides all-around protection for the protruding lens area, boosting impact resistance by five times.

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What is top-spec dual hardening with ceramic + AR dual coating?
Ceramic and AR dual coating offer a stronger advantage over similar products, enhancing the shooting experience and ensuring photo and video quality. Ceramic coating: the secondary hardening combined with the ceramic coating is extremely hard and durable, keeping the iPhone's camera lens in great condition over the long term. AR coating: the AR (anti-reflective) coating helps reduce reflections from external light. This reduces optical issues such as ghosting or flare, resulting in clearer, sharper photos and videos. With less interference from external light, shooting quality is improved.