I wear my iPhone 15 Pro with a chain, but so far I'm not happy with the stuff from Amazon. The carabiners break easily and the cords just snap off. Is there anything decent that lasts longer than 3 months and doesn't look like cheap plastic?
I've been searching for a while and ended up going with stainless steel chains - they just hold up way better than those cheap Amazon plastic things. What's important is a proper metal carabiner (not that cheap zinc alloy crap) and a braided or woven cord instead of those thin strings. Check out specialized online shops for phone accessories or jewelry stores that also sell phone chains - it costs more, but then it actually lasts years instead of months.
What matters more to you - do you prefer the chain to look rather subtle, or can it be more eye-catching?
Honestly, Amazon chains never last long because they just use the cheapest materials. The problem is usually that the carabiners are made of thin metal and the cords (whether nylon or synthetic leather) eventually give way under the phone's weight. I'd recommend looking for chains made from genuine leather or high-quality synthetic leather straps - they don't just look better, they last way longer too. What's important is that the carabiner or attachment is solid, ideally stainless steel or with a good coating.
Check out specialized shops that actually make camera straps or similar stuff - they often have accessories with more stable fasteners. Or search for brands that focus on phone straps and don't just sell mass-produced junk. Some Etsy shops make really good stuff where individual people handmake them. You'll pay more for that, but it lasts years instead of months. Make sure not only the cord is thick enough, but also that the attachment to the phone itself is reinforced - with a lot of cheap products, that's exactly where it tears off.
For the iPhone 15 Pro, I'd recommend going with a chain that has a real metal carabiner - not the plastic one, because that breaks after a couple months. Check out brands that specialize in phone chains and use real materials like stainless steel or brass instead of the cheapest stuff from Amazon. Yeah, it costs more, but if you want it to last three months, you can't skimp on the clasps.
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