With the release of Apple's next iPhone just around the corner, it's safe to say that you'll be looking for a case to protect that shiny new iPhone. If history has taught us anything, the next iPhone should look identical to the iPhone 5 (despite a third color option). The good news here is that any cases currently available for the iPhone 5 should fit the iPhone "5S," including the Saturn Case by Spigen SGP($24.99).
As a huge fan of the iPhone 5's design, I avoid cases that add any visible bulk to my iPhone. Spigen SGP has been offering some top-notch iPhone accessories lately, and their Saturn Case may be my favorite iPhone case to date.
Design
The Saturn Case mirrors the two-tone design of the iPhone 5. A piece of diamond-cut aluminum covers the anodized back of the iPhone, while polycarbonate covers the phone's back glass and sides. The top and bottom of the iPhone are left unprotected. A pill shaped cutout reveals the iPhone's rear camera and there are two cutouts for the mute switch and volume buttons.
The Good
Despite being nothing more than a snap-on case, the aluminum and finish of the polycarbonate offer a surprisingly premium feel to the case. The case feels great in the hand and you'll hardly notice it's there after a few minutes of use.
Depending on which color combination you get, some people may not even notice you have a case! (That's the point of a minimalist case, right?)
The headphone jack and Lightning port are left uncovered, so any third-party chargers will still fit without a problem.
The Bad
The Saturn Case fits so well that it offers no protection to the front glass if you decide to lay your iPhone flat. Fortunately, most (if not all) of Spigen's iPhone cases include screen protectors.
This may be a personal issue, but the cutouts for the volume buttons are somewhat awkward, making volume changes more difficult than they need to be.
The Verdict
Spigen SGP's Saturn case is an amazing case for someone looking to protect their iPhone 5 without the added bulk that comes with other cases. It's sleek, simple, and does what it's supposed to without changing the look of your phone, or how you use it.