Review on 5.4 Inch Miracase Glass IPhone 13 Mini Case - Red - Full-Body Protection With Built-In 9H Tempered Glass Screen Protector by Karen Montanez

For starters, I drop my phone at least once a day. So, having a highly protective case is a must! After reading a ton of reviews, I chose this Miracase for my 13Mini. Out of the gate, it’s a great value for your hard earned dollars. Similar cases that provide the same coverage cost at least twice as much. I especially liked that the front of the portion of the case is a durable glass which serves as a screen protector. Plus, the corners of the case are rounded with grooves for extra drop protection. Another layer of protection is the slightly raised edges around the phone and the camera lenses. So when your phone is faced down, the screen is not touching the surface. The case is also well designed. All of the buttons and charging port lined up perfectly. Both the volume and power button operated as they should. And, the touch screen was fully functional underneath the glass front cover. I also really liked that the back cover is clear. So, I actually get to see that cool blue color that I chose.There were really only a few drawbacks to the Miracase. First, the instructions are not very helpful. There were actually two sets even. Although similar, they weren’t the same and hard to follow. Essentially, the case is two separate pieces that come already snapped together. Using the bottom "hole” or right hand corner to get the case open did not work. Once I figured out where the top glass portion separated, I was able to pry it apart. However, it’s glass and; the warnings were super clear about using great care. Which by the way adds another level of difficulty in opening the case. Incidentally, I wound up having to open it again after finally getting it apart and my phone inside. Unfortunately, the top glass piece was not completely flush with the phone screen and; some condensation formed in between them. Although the level of protection is amazing, the two part case takes quite a bit of patience to install. And yes, I tried to close it starting from the bottom.Next, the front glass seems to attract an unusual amount of smudges, lint and random dust. I didn’t really enjoy constantly cleaning it(dust cloth was included). Lastly, my phone felt twice as heavy in this case. In terms of protection, that’s great. As a personal preference, not so much. I have hand and wrist issues and opted for the Mini phone version for that reason. Although, I’m not sure it would matter to most. Overall, the Miracase offers a durable protection for both your screen and phone and; it’s reasonably priced. And, there are no surprises; the case matches the description. Other than the less than helpful instructions and the extreme difficulty in opening and closing the case, it’s a solid choice. If partial stars were an option, I’d rate it a 4 and a half. In the end, based on my need for a lighter weight and more easily opening case, it just wasn’t for me.