Looking to use a screen protector with your iPhone in a waterproof case? The only choice you have is the Ghostek Atomic. And we say that in a positive manner. The Atomic is such a useful waterproof iPhone 7 case!
The Ghostek Atomic can be installed in seconds, will protect your iPhone from bending, can handle 10+ foot drops and take a plunge in the sink/toilet. The buttons on the case are the best we’ve used on any waterproof case but the gap in the screen protector is quite noticeable. Call quality isn’t great either.
For our Ghostek Atomic 3 review, we’ve given this case a score of 4.1 Eh’s out of 5. It is currently #2 on our top waterproof iPhone 7 case list. The stand out feature of the case is the versatility it offers the iPhone. We’d consider this case over the LifeProof Fre, Dog and Bone Wetsuit Impact and the Pelican Marine. If you want to see how all these cases stack up against each other, check out our comparison tool for iPhone 7 waterproof cases.
The Atomic 3 is one of the larger and heavier waterproof cases for the iPhone 7. The entire case fits well together and feels incredibly solid due to the aluminum frame. We will note that a bad drop might result in the rotary switch come flying off which isn’t great. This happened in our durability test for the Atomic.
The Ghostek Atomic doesn’t slide around easily and the handling of the case is above average as the large rubber bumpers on the corner helps keep the iPhone stable in one hand.
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For protection, the Ghostek Atomic is tougher on land than it is underwater when compared to other cases. The Atomic can take a beating from 10+ feet drops on even surfaces, get tossed around in snow and survive direct drops onto concrete. The Atomic is rated to IP68 as well but only for 4 ft for 30 mins which is sufficient enough for a beach day with a bit of underwater photography but we personally wouldn’t take the Atomic snorkelling.
Another benefit of the aluminum frame is the face that your iPhone isn’t going to bend in the case so if that’s a concern, you need the Ghostek Atomic.
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Call quality and sound isn’t great as the Atomic scored the lowest out of all the waterproof cases we’ve used to date. Sound coming from the ear piece and bottom speakers were muted and call quality was quite poor. We’re guessing that the gap in the screen protector is causing the sound issue.
Subsequently, the ease of installation is going to help with call issues as you can quickly, in a fit of frustration, remove the front cover of the case.
The only gripe that we have with the Atomic from a functionality standpoint is the gap in the screen protector. Even with a screen protector installed, the gap is noticeable. You will end up pressing a bit harder to access the screen and the occasional double tap will occur. This is another reason why we say the Ghostek Atomic isn’t a great day-to-day case.
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Need a bit of water protection and you have a glass screen protector? It won't fit in a LifeProof case but it will fit in the Ghostek Atomic 3.0! In this video, we have an iPhone 7 with a thick screen protector and a skin, sitting in the Atomic 3.0!
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Since I put your case on my apple 7 plus all my phone calllers have complained of they cant hear and muffle sound