Forget mediocre selfies and expensive storage expansion. The Dockcase Selfix revolutionizes with an AMOLED rear display and microSD card slot that directly mocks Apple's storage prices.
Remember when taking a “selfie” meant turning your phone blindly, pointing the lens somewhere towards your face, and hoping for a miracle? Those days are, thank God, over. But are they really? Today, we stare at screens and use front-facing cameras that are like a child’s toy compared to the beasts on the back of our phones. But there’s finally a solution. It’s called Dockcase Selfix and promises to save your ego, your wallet, and your need for perfection, while also showing Apple the middle finger.
Why would you drive a Ferrari with the handbrake on?
Let's be honest. You have iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max. On the back, you're wearing a camera system that's more powerful than the one they used to film the moon landing (if you believe they actually went there). You've got three 48-megapixel sensors that suck in light like a black hole and create works of art. And what do you do when you want to take a picture of yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower? You switch to that small, sad lens above the screen. It's like buying a Bugatti and only driving it around the parking lot in front of the store.
Company Dockcase, known for their love of slapping screens on things they might not need (like SSD enclosures), was created by Selfix. The concept is simple but ingenious: a 1.6-inch (about 4 cm) circular AMOLED display on the back of the case.
Technology that is not just a “gimmick”
It's not just a mirror. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 480 pixels, which is sharper than a hawk's eye at this size. It connects via USB-C and uses the DisplayPort Alt Mode protocol. This means the phone thinks it's connected to an external monitor. The result? You see exactly what the main camera sees.
Now you can use the entire arsenal of your iPhone for your narcissistic needs:
- 48 MP main sensor for incredible detail.
- An ultra-wide-angle lens to fit your mother-in-law in the frame (if you really have to).
- A telephoto lens for those dramatic portraits with blurred backgrounds.
The case even has a dedicated button to turn the screen on and off, which is crucial. The last thing you want is for the case to drain your battery faster than the air conditioning in an electric car at 200 km/h (124 mph). The Dockcase promises a lag-free experience. Simply place your phone in the case and it becomes a professional vlogging camera.
Rebellion against Apple's memory prices
If the idea of better selfies doesn't appeal to you, this might. We all know that Apple is more greedy than Wall Street bankers when it comes to memory prices. Upgrading from the base model to a larger one will cost you a kidney.
The Selfix has a hidden ace up its sleeve – literally. Hidden inside the case is a microSD card slot. Although it’s only accessible when you take the phone out of the case (which is admittedly a bit awkward), it allows for storage expansion of up to 2TB. The card connects via a USB-C interface, meaning you can record ProRes video directly to it in real time.
Let's look at the math: A 512GB microSD card costs around €50 (about $52). Apple charges around €200 (about $210) for that kind of jump in storage. That's not just a savings; it's a win for common sense. It supports UHS-I, Class 10, U3, and V90 standards, meaning it's fast enough for serious work.
Specifications for number lovers
Since I know some of you are reading articles just for the specs, here are the raw facts you shouldn't miss:
- Model: Selfix Case for iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Display: 1.6-inch (4.06 cm) AMOLED, 480 x 480 px
- Connectivity: USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
- Storage: microSD slot (up to 2TB)
- Charging: PD 3.0 pass-through charging up to 100W (yes, you can charge your phone through the case)
- Material: High quality TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
- Dimensions (Pro Max): 168.9 x 81 x 17 mm (6.65″ × 3.19″ × 0.67″)
- Colors: Oatmeal White, Blush Pink, Midnight Black
Conclusion: Is this the future or a one-day fad?
Look, it's easy to be cynical about an accessory that makes your phone thicker and heavier just so you can see yourself better. But the Dockcase Selfix solves two real problems with modern mobile technology: inferior front-facing cameras and the absurd cost of internal storage.
Will I buy it? Absolutely. Because if I have to see my face on a screen, it should at least be 48 megapixels, illuminated with AMOLED technology. Anything else is, frankly, uncivilized.
