Torras Ostand 360° Spin Fusion MagSafe Case review: iPhone 16 case, stand, and grip

Price When Reviewed

39,99 Euro

The Torras brand is no stranger to third-party providers of iPhone cases, and neither is the specific Torras 360° Ostand Spin model, which has been around since the iPhone 13. This year, of course, sees a refresh for the iPhone 16 generation. I tested the Ostand 360° Spin Fusion MagSafe Case on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Camera control: Cut-out, not a button

Not much has changed since the introduction of the 360° Ostand Spin, apart from the size. Last year, the cut-out for the mute button on the left-hand side disappeared and was replaced by a button for the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro. This year, a new cut-out has been added on the right-hand side for Camera Control on all the iPhone 16 phones.

In contrast to Apple and its subsidiary Beats, Torras does not rely on a sapphire glass button embedded in the case that forwards pressure and touch inputs from your finger to the Camera Control button, which is flush to the side of the iPhone, unlike the volume and Action buttons. The 360° Ostand Spin has a simple cut-out, like most manufacturers of affordable iPhone cases.

I was sure that the “cutout versus a case button” issue would separate the wheat from the chaff when it came to cases. Only time will tell whether this proves to be the case (pun not intentded). At least with the 360° Ostand Spin the cut-out is very generous and at most minimally restricts the function of the camera controls. However, my fingers are not particularly large, so people with larger fingers will be happy with every millimeter of space around the camera button.

Visually restrained

The Torras case is visually appealing. It comes in four different colors that are similarly restrained as the colors of the Pro iPhones themselves. You can choose between black, grey, gold, and transparent. The transparent version differs from the other three in that it is made from a single mold, so to speak, and has a smooth surface all around.

The color variants are visually more interesting than the transparent version. The frame comes in the designated color and has a surface texture that is slightly reminiscent of (artificial) leather, which gives the case a nice grip. The metal ring on the back is also completely colored.

The back is made of hard plastic and is somewhat reminiscent of frosted glass. Depending on the variant, it is colored a little more strongly, but is still generally translucent, so that the color of the iPhone shines through slightly and the Apple logo also shimmers through–it;s the most visible with the “golden” case and the least with the black one. (Golden is in quotes because the gold of the case is just as little golden as that of the iPhone 16 Pro in titanium desert sand.)

Integrated stand

The most interesting thing about the 360° Ostand Spin is the magnetic ring that gives it its name, which is embedded in the back. It can be extended out, tilted, and rotated through 360 degrees whereby it snaps neatly into place every quarter turn.

When extended out, the ring functions as an integrated iPhone stand in horizontal or vertical orientation. The resistance of the hinge is great enough to ensure that even the heavy iPhone 16 Pro Max stands securely and the stand does not give an inch under the weight.

The ring also serves as a magnet for alignment on MagSafe chargers. Unfortunately, the magnet is not strong enough to hold an iPhone 16 on metallic surfaces. That would have been a nice bonus.

On the whole, the workmanship is pretty good. The case fits with millimeter precision and since it also completely encloses the underside, it holds much better than Apple’s own cases and the new Beats cases. The latter have a wide cut-out that runs almost from edge to edge. However, it is also quite a struggle remove the iPhone because the case is quite stiff. My only criticism is of the buttons: they sit quite loosely in their recesses and rattle audibly when you shake the case, with or without the iPhone in it.

Should you buy the Torras Ostand 360° Spin Fusion MagSafe Case?

The Torras Ostand 360° Spin Fusion MagSafe Case is a solid case for the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. The workmanship of the Torras Ostand 360° Spin Fusion MagSafe Case is good and the fit on the iPhone 16 Pro Max that I tested with is quite tight. Like many other manufacturers, Torras solves the problem with the Camera Control button by implementing a generous cut-out. In terms of color, the case is based on the “colourfulness” of the Pro iPhones: very restrained.

Be sure to check Macworld’s guide to the best cases for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.