Optik Armor Case for Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Slim Armor MagFit Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max: which is safer?
Spigen Slim Armor MagFit Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Spigen
Optik Armor Case for Galaxy S26 Ultra
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
TPU and polycarbonate with no specified coatings
Confidence
72%
PossibleTPU degradation and leaching under heat
PossiblePolycarbonate scratch/wear releasing microparticles
Our pick
Spigen
Slim Armor MagFit Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), polycarbonate, aluminum
Confidence
72%
PossibleTPU degradation and microplastic shedding
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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