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But they have a clear case with no trace of metal or magnetic material to help it "stick".

The theory isn't very sound...

The new clear cases have a very prominent ring of either metal or magnets present. Not sure what you mean.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MHLM3/iphone-12-12-pro-cl...

Edit: hum, I think that clear case does have magnets in the circular strip?

But the bezels don't look particularly narrow to me... Why would it be harder to make a case for the new iPhones that slightly wraps around the edges, compared to a 2017 Essential phone for instance?

It does. That's what the circular strip is for, like you said.

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